Animated Dead

Animated Dead are one of the 9 enemies found in chapter 1 of Blood West, and are one of the most common enemies encountered, being found in almost any monster-inhabited area. 
The note describing the Animated Dead can be found here. 
== Appearance ==
Animated Dead are human corpses that have been twisted and reanimated by unknown dark magic, and as a result, exhibit several notable mutations that have turned them into dangerous creatures. While the legs remain mostly human-like, the arms have been elongated and terminate in enlarged hands that sport 5 large metallic-black claws. The chest has been split open, causing the ribcage to protrude from the chest cavity. The remnants of flesh that are still attached to the creature take on a discolored bone-white coloration, and lack any semblance of hair. The shoulders of the Animated Dead appear substantially broadened, likely to add swinging power to their clawed attacks. Most notably, the head consists of a flayed deformed skull with empty sockets and no discernable trace of eyes. The jaws, like many parts of the body, appear enlarged and sport numerous jagged peg-like teeth. 
== Behavior ==
Animated Dead are characterized by their slow, poorly coordinated shambling locomotion. When idle, they will patrol their surroundings for prey, occasionally moaning, gasping, and growling to themselves. Though they lack eyes, Animated Dead still possess vision through unknown means. Upon spotting prey, the Animated Dead will descend into a murderous frenzy, usually roaring at their target before breaking out into a sprint. Most effective in groups, Animated Dead will attempt to kill their prey with repeated lacerations via their enlarged claws. 
== History ==
=== Chapter 1 ===
Animated Dead populate the entirety of The Canyons and can be found in abundance in nearly every noteworthy location. 
== Loot ==
On this enemy, you can randomly find the following items as loot:
* Tooth
* Bandage
* Healing Potion
== Trivia ==
* When spotting the player, they'll usually roar at them before attacking.
== Tips ==
* It will occasionally preform a leap attack
* Being slashed by its claws may cause you to bleed
* They will sometimes stop to growl at you if they miss their attack
Category:Enemies