Recognize it and read the attack
A mushroom cap that opens to reveal an attacking face.
Takes only a quarter of ordinary damage while inside its cap. When exposed, it fires four shots in either cardinal or diagonal directions and takes normal damage. It also deals contact damage.
What makes it dangerous
Its shot orientation can change, and the closed cap reduces damage rather than making it completely invulnerable.
A suggested response
- Focus damage while the face is exposed.
- Read the current four-way pattern before choosing a gap.
Check the other enemies before committing to this response. Obstacles, your weapon and your character can change the safest angle.
The mistake to avoid
Treating it as an ordinary Host with exactly the same protection and shot spread.
A vulnerable angle or window matters more than continuous fire.
Compare the family
A shared family does not guarantee the same attack or death effect.