(doing so grants the player the 'I am the cure' Achievement). It will heal 40 infection strength in 10 seconds (or 20 in 20 seconds if the Medical skill is lower than 38), therefore several uses may be required to completely remove the infection. The best known treatment for a husk infection is Calyxanide. In the absence of a treatment, the dormant stage will last 133 seconds (up to 40 infection strength) and the middle stage will last another 200 seconds (reaching 100 infection strength), turning the target into a Husk 5 mn 33 seconds after the bite/injection.

At the last stage, the player will faint and have seizures while dying of internal damage, and after dying they will rise back from the dead as an NPC Husk. Later in the infection, a stinger-like appendage will grow in the character's throat, and can be used to attack (middle mouse button, or ) and spread the infection to other characters or creatures. However, the medium stage will prevent usage of both text and voice chat, and develop an immunity to pressure along with the ability to breathe underwater, allowing the player to freely swim in the Europan Ocean without a Diving Suit. The dormant stage of the infection (up to 40 strength) has no adverse side effects. Husk Infection can be caused by being bitten by a Husk or injected with Velonaceps Calyx Eggs.Ī single bite/injection is enough to permanently infect a character, as the affliction progressively gets worse.Īs the infection progresses, the player will be prompted with messages about their state. They are rendered completely mute, save for occasional clicking sounds apparently emanating from deep within the throat. Something dark and unpleasant moves in the mouth.

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