Mannequin

The **Mannequin** is one of the 5 ghosts players can currently face in Remnant Records (as of version 4.1.0). Mannequins are sneaky ghosts that move completely silently, and often remain motionless when seen. When in the light, the Mannequin is less likely to attack.

## Exorcist's Diary

 The mannequin is completely silent when moving. However, it still makes some noise when opening doors.

### Behavior

The **Mannequin** is always active during the investigation phase. When entering a contract the Mannequin will be manifested somewhere in the house, it will start moving towards players when it hears or sees them. When the barrier turns red, the Mannequin has heard or seen a player and is now moving. Mannequins move silently, not making a single noise when approaching. Mannequins can open doors, this however does make a noise. Due to its shy nature, it will **freeze** when you have line of sight on it.

After looking at it for a couple of seconds, one of two things may happen depending on how angry it is:

* The Mannequin will flicker the lights and disappear, moving to another part of the map.
* The Mannequin will start hunting. All the lights, including your flashlight will flicker, and the Mannequin will sprint towards a player for the duration of the hunt.

Mannequins get more angry with time and failed exorcism attempts. After a failed exorcism attempt, the Mannequin will be so furious it ignores light and stares, running straight at you. At this point, you can only hide and hope to not be seen.

After the Mannequin has grabbed a player, it will move to a different section of the map. For a brief period it will not try to pursue players, even if it sees or hears them. The length of this period depends on the ghost difficulty.

If the Mannequin does not hear or see anyone after an extended period of time, it will also teleport to a different section of the map.

### Exorcism

If the exorcism is initiated successfully, the map will be filled with fake Mannequins in random places. The amount of fake Mannequins depends on the map and ghost difficulty. Just like all other exorcisms, the Mannequin's can be waited out. However players can also speed up the exorcism by finding the real Mannequin among the fake ones.

Like during the game, the Mannequin will be active on the map. It will be listening and watching players, silently creeping up to them. When a player has found the real Mannequin, they will need to shine their light upon it to break its ethereal body and snatch an **escaped soul**. Each soul collected will speed up the exorcism timer. After destroying the real Mannequins body, it will appear somewhere else, allowing players to find it again.

Players need to be careful while searching for the Mannequin, it will flicker the lights sometimes. This gives the real Mannequin time to attack nearby players, since it will be able to move freely. While the lights are flickering, the fake Mannequins can also move to other places on the map.

### Strengths and weaknesses

1. The Mannequin moves completely silently, always be on the lookout.
2. During a hunt it is difficult for players to see where they are headed, always be prepared for it to run at you when you see it.
3. Players will need to restart the search when the fake Mannequins move.
4. The medium is unable to locate the real Mannequin during the exorcism, as all Mannequins will be highlighted when she uses her ability.

1. Keeping a bright light on the Mannequin greatly decreases the chance of it attacking, this can be accomplished by using the electrician's ability or multiple players keeping their light on the Mannequin at the same time. Alternatively players can use the maps lighting to their advantage.

Devise a strategy to work around its strengths and exploit its weaknesses.

### Strategies

* When moving around the map, look for the Mannequin. You would rather find it than have it find you.
* Keep your distance when looking at the Mannequin, this gives you space if it chooses to hunt you down.
* During the exorcism, use the cartomancer's "Detector card" to pinpoint the real Mannequins location, the card will glow more red the closer the real Mannequin is.
* During the exorcism, fake Mannequins will be spread out, if you find 2 Mannequins very close to each other, one of them is likely real.
* It is a viable strategy to wait for the real Mannequin to come to you during the exorcism. **Note**: The Mannequin will only approach you if it has sensed you.
* Closing doors behind you can help to know when you're getting sneaked up on, since Mannequins make noise when opening doors.

Can you find the real Mannequin?Two Mannequins right next to one another, one must be real...Congratulations, you found the real one!