InSlitterhead, players play as Hyoki, a being without physical form. As Hyoki, players must locate human-disguised monsters known as “Slitterheads.” To do this,players will possess and control different human hostsand use their blood and life force as a weapon against Slitterheads. There are also missions that players will need to complete to unlock more ofSlitterhead’s bloody and bizaree story.
Some missions are locked behindSlitterhead’s recruitable charactersknown as “Rarities.” Rarities are unique characters withunique powers and weapons,and by unlocking and possessing them, players can obtain new powers and missions. Some Rarities are easy to find, others not so much, but all are important to advancingSlitterhead’sstory.
How To Get Every Rarity
There Are Eight Rarities To Unlock
There areeight Raritiesto discover inSlitterhead,which happens to be a game made bySilent Hillalumni. Some are exclusive to specific days and locations, while others are just unlocked by simply playing through the story. Below, you can find how and where to locate the Rarities in thishorror video game.
Julee Is Unlocked During The Prologue
Julee is the first Rarity, unlocked simply byplaying through the prologue. Julee is unique from the other ordinary and nameless characters you may possess. While nameless characters give you access to weaponized blood, Julee haspowerful blood clawsthat you can use in battle. She also comes with better stats and some unique abilities. It is here that Julee nicknames Hyoki the “Night Owl.”
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Julee is a solid first Rarity with some great abilities. One of her abilities isRevive All, which allows you to heal all nearby NPCs. She’ll also heal herself. This ability can come in handy, especially during tough battles. That and her blood claws make Julee a great combative and supportive Rarity.
Alex And Anita Are Unlocked During Day 3 And 1
As Hyoki and Julee investigate theSlitterheadepidemic,they witness two other Rarities die: Anita and Alex. Fortunately, all hope is not lost for these two Rarities, as a new power is unlocked. Hyoki and Julee can nowtime travel.
Hyoki and Juleetravel back in time to save Anita and Alex. To save them, you’ll have to complete two different missions. The first mission is a Day 1 mission called “Black Payback,” where you’ll save Alex. Then you’ll go onto the Day 3 mission, “Missing Girl RE (2nd Loop),”in which you’ll save Anita.
Since you have witnessed these two characters dying already, you should know where to find them. This means you can avoid going through all the shenanigans of the earlier mission where you first met them. Saving them will unlock them as your new Rarities.
Unlocking Alex gives you the Blood Well, Time Bomb, and Bloody Blast abilities. Blood Well creates a blood-filled gravity field, Time Bomb places an explosive device on an enemy, and Bloody Blast allows Alex to use a shotgun and unleash a shower of blood bullets from it. Anita grants you the abilities of Devil’s Scent and Mind Hack. Devil’s Scent allows you to summon a crowd of civilians, while Mind Hack controls them and forces them to fight on your behalf.
Edo Is Unlocked On Day 1
On Day 1, you’ll have a mission called “Lurking Parasite RE (2nd Loop),” where you’ll need to investigate the main street, the rooftop, and the back alley. Investigating the main street will lead you to two city dwellers. You’ll learn about ahomeless guy’s dog hanging around nearby. Following the clue will lead you to the Fish and Eggs Restaurant, where you’ll find the dog near an alleyway that has been blocked off.
Use Hyoki’s ability topossess the dog, and then the dog’s ability to follow the scent. The dog’s nose will lead you to an injured person – Edo, your next Rarity. Possess him to unlock Edo. Edo will come in handy as a close-range fighter. He can deal a lot of damage as his skills grant increased attack power. He can also deflect and dodge attacks pretty easily.
Tri Is Unlocked On Day 2
During the “Hidden Cave RE (2nd Loop)” quest, you’ll overhear aboutsomeone being held captive above the chapel. Head to the third floor and sneak your way around the praying people. Approach the balcony and fly through the open window while in possession mode. Here, you’ll find Tri with a Slitterhead. Possess Tri and use her abilities to defeat the Slitterhead, thus unlocking another Rarity.
Tri’s ability is Sentry Thorns, which creates objects similar to shrubs. These shrubs will then automatically attack enemies. Tri also has the Bloody Knuckles ability, which makes enemies bleed. Another ability, Crimson Chains, allows Tri to bind with an enemy, reducing the enemy’s movement speed.
Doni Is Unlocked On Day 2
Now it’s time to find and unlock Doni. Doni is unlocked during Day 2, through the “Sleepless Zone RE (2nd Loop)” quest. So,return to the mission as Edoand exit the building via the rooftop. Ignore the nearby neighbors and head to the door on the left. Pick the lock.
Enter possession mode andfly into the ventilation shaftinside the room. You’ll eventually come to an opening leading to an injured Doni. Possess him, fight the Slitterhead, and unlock Doni.
Missions allow you to use up to two different Rarities. Some missions may also require a certain Rarity.
Doni’s abilities include Curse Resist, which dismisses all negative effects; Fatal Lance, which uses blood to form a spear; and Revenge Guard, which builds up damage and unleashes a shockwave.
Blake Is Unlocked Via Story Progression
There are a few ways to unlock the Rarity known as Blake. Some players were able to unlock him by completing the “Oppressive Force RE (2nd Loop)” mission, while others unlocked him during the “Lurking Parasite RE (2nd Loop)” mission. While it’s uncertain how exactly Blake is unlocked, it’s suspected that he’sunlocked after completing a certain number of missions.
Blake’s abilities include Bloody Shot, which uses blood to form a machine gun to attack enemies. Another of his abilities is Bloody Mine, which turns pools of blood into landmines that detonate when stepped on. His final ability is Bloody Gamble, which forms a handgun made of blood that will attack enemies. Bloody Gamble has the chance of misfiring and causing damage to you, so use it with caution.
Betty Is Unlocked By Completing All Mysterious Old Lady Encounters
There’s one last Rarity for you to unlock, and her name is Betty. She’s the most time-consuming Rarity to unlock, as you’ll need to completeall six Mysterious Old Lady encounters. What appears to be a sweet old lady is actually a formidable ally who can tear apart Slitterheads in just a few moments. Her weapon of choice is her blood cane.
Betty’s encounters are spread across three days. On Day 1, you’ll need to continue through the “Lurking Parasite RE (2nd Loop)” and “Oppressive Force RE (2nd Loop)” missions, encountering the Mysterious Old Lady during each mission. On Day 2, you’ll encounter her again during the “Hidden Cave RE (2nd Loop)” and “Sleepless Zone RE (2nd Loop)” missions. Then, on Day 3, continue through the “Insidious Sucker RE (2nd Loop)” and “Missing Girl RE (2nd Loop)” missions, encountering the Mysterious Old Lady along the way. Once you encounter her during each mission, you’ll unlock your final Rarity, Betty.
As your final Rarity, Betty has some impressive skills. First, she can use Indomitable to boost her strength and defenses and become temporarily invulnerable. Second is her Diabolic skill, which causes severe damage to any Slitterheads who approach her. Her last ability is Lunatic, where Betty mumbles incantations that cause nearby Slitterheads to form murderous thoughts against each other.
With all eight Rarities unlocked in yourSlitterheadjourney, you can continue fighting as Hyoki and the Rarities against the Slitterhead epidemic. Each Rarity contributes new abilities, missions, and stories. Now that you’ve unlocked all the Rarities, your fight should be much easier, but it will still pose many challenges as you attempt to stop the Slitterheads from taking over.
Slitterhead
In the neon-lit chaos of Kowlong, players embody Hyoki, a formless entity on a mission to eradicate the monstrous Slitterheads—creatures that disguise themselves as humans. Utilizing possession-based mechanics, Hyoki infiltrates human society, rapidly switching hosts to navigate the city and combat threats.
