Tick

Description

Tiny spider-like ARC machines that cling to walls and ceilings, waiting to ambush unsuspecting players. When a target passes below, they leap onto the head and detonate. Individually fragile but terrifying in dark interiors where they hide in clusters.

Behavior

Ticks remain stationary on walls and ceilings until a player enters their proximity zone. They then detach and leap directly at the player's head, latching on and detonating after a brief delay. A single melee strike is enough to kill one before it reaches you. They are often found in groups of 3-6 inside buildings and tunnels.

• 1Listen for the faint skittering sound when entering buildings. Ticks hide on walls and ceilings, so look up.
• 2One melee hit kills a Tick instantly. Save your ammo and swing when they leap.
• 3If a Tick latches onto your head, you have a very brief window before it detonates. Teammates can melee it off you.
• 4Clear indoor areas methodically. A missed Tick detonating on your head mid-firefight can end your raid.