Halloween Mask

***Information on this page is accurate for version v.781 and can differ from the current info in v.796.***

*" Masks are obtained in battles with monsters. They appear more frequently in the Monster Masquerade battles. You can wear them or use them to earn the fear (scare residents in settlements). "*

## General Information

### Version debut

Version 777

A unique gimmick has been introduced during the 2023 Halloween Event and they are known as *Halloween Masks!*

The purpose of these items is to scare away villagers in survivor settlements across the global map and collect precious Fear from their reactions. Fear is a vital thing used for a lot of applications such as fuel for various weapons and equipment exclusive during the event.

To use the masks, simply head over to the settlement and click the option 'Talk'. You will be given an option to 'Frighten the resident' in there.

You also have the option to wear them resulting in your character appearance changing on the map. Additionally, you can merge the same type of mask to create an entirely new version of it.

## **Obtaining**

Masks is obtained through some of the methods provided below:

* Given as a reward for vanquishing evil entities specifically, Monster Masquerades located nearby survivor settlements.
* Defeating event bosses during the Halloween Event 2023.
* Defeating normal monsters during the event.
* Opening Spooky Chest for a chance to retrieve the masks.
* Opening Spooky Bags for a chance to obtain the masks.
* Purchase through the pop-up shop offer for real-life money.

## **Varieties**

Each masks weighs 200 Grams aside from the *Piece of the Mask* which weighs 50 Grams.

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## **Actions**

 **Wear / Remove**

 **Merge**

 **Pickup**

 **Drop**

## **Frighten a Resident**

Basically, the rarest type of *Halloween Mask* used will yield the most fear. Also, having the *Terrifying Perk* will increase the amount of fear obtained by +20%

However using certain type of mask to specific villagers will garner a unique interaction with them and increase in the amount of fear collected.

Action: Find a resident
Action:  Put on a mask and scare them

Requires:
"Biomutants in the city! Run for your lives!" The scientist splashed something from a test tube at me and started to run.
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"Help! Bandits! Well, come on now! Try to rob me! I'll rob you myself, you bastard!"

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"Aaah, a mutant! Stay away from me! Take back your guts!" He threw some radioactive sludge at me and ran away.

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"Butter my biscuits, what an American face! I'll kick your burgers right now..." The old man started hitting me with a stick.

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The old lady shrieked and without thinking, fired the shotgun at me: "What factory did you escape from?! You've got thirty seconds, sonny-boy, until you..."
She raised her rifle again, so I didn't finish listening to her.

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"Oh my gosh! A wolf in the settlement! I'll get you now, you little punk!..."

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The girl fell on me in fright, and we ended up on the ground. "Actually, I liked it, I love thrills. Want to do it again?"
I need to run far away from this crazy one.

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"He's alive! I shouldn't have experimented with radiation!" The man suddenly injected me with some substance and ran away screaming.

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"Aah, crap!! Wait, is that you? I thought the one from the ship had survived. But then again, I'm just, uh... talking nonsense. Take this and forget it."

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The nurse stuck me with some kind of syringe: "Oh! Natasha, we've got a mutated man! Give me a triple dose of chlorcystamine!"
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"Oh! Such a fright! Maybe wear a more pleasant costume. And attract customers more actively, so far we have few visitors! Did we hire you for nothing?"

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The bartender panicked and splashed vodka right in my eyes: "Aah! Go! Your wool will get all over the plates!"

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He whacked me with a wrench: "Ahhh, don't kill me! I didn't take your neuralyzer!"

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The man got scared and unexpectedly put a pumpkin on my head. "Oh darn! And tell Balthazar - I won't return to the cult!"

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"Aaa! I won't fly with you anymore, leave me alone!" The farmer took off running, shouting that he's definitely quitting drinking now.
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