Nightmare mode

> You'll face savages who have never be killed, who chase and kill you to death at your nightmare. This is terror.
>
> Description from Yandere Slayer: Shokin Kasegi, Yandere Slayer: Infection Outbreak and Yandere Slayer 2

**Nightmare mode** is the extremely difficult setting in every *Yandere Slayer!* games. In this mode, armor damage will not regenerate its health, but enemies are not killable when players are using weapons or melee weapons. The enemies are set to Hard in terms of durability and damage output.

In *Yandere Slayer: Shokin Kasegi*, it provides a more tense, gripping experience than the other difficulties (Very Easy, Easy, Normal, and Survivalist). It can be unlocked by completing the game on Survivalist difficulty level. On Nightmare Mode, the player must be tactical, conservative, and careful. However, to ease this discomfort, the player starts off the bat with the last suit you used to beat the game that session. Completing the game on this difficulty yields two rewards: the Hand Cannon and "Unbeatable" Achievement/Trophy.

In Yandere Slayer: The Run, it is unlocked by completing the game on Survivalist mode. It is harder than any other difficulty (Easy, Normal and Survivalist). the player is given one life: should they die, they must either revert back to the beginning of the game or continue playing on Survivalist difficulty. Completing the game on this difficulty yields three rewards: the TLS, the ADF-01 FALKEN, and the "Unstoppable" Achievement/Trophy.

## Description

Nightmare difficulty is only available after beating the game once on Survivalist difficulty. You die from from melee grabs. Yanderes and the other enemies are uber fast resulting in most of the game requiring no damage run, they are killing you instantly, damaging your health and are impossible to kill.

## Differences from standard gameplay

Being the hardest level of difficulty means that enemies hit harder, take less damage, and fewer resources can be found in the game world - every shot and decision counts.

* The Yanderes encountered on Nightmare are similar to those in Survivalist mode in terms of health and damage, but are more likely to sidestep the player's shots, making precise aiming key.
* Item drops are even more scarce than before; pre-set item pickups yields much less quantities compared to lesser difficulties.
* Most of the time the amount of ammo collected from fallen enemies wouldn't be enough to put down the next. Killed enemies are also less likely to drop an item, so don't expect your ammo to be "refunded" by the Yandere you have just killed.
* Hits from even standard Yanderes are dangerous and can tear off huge chunks of health if Slayer's health bar is unupgraded. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

## Preparation

* Nightmare mode is unlocked after beating the game on any difficulty so a player must play through the game at least once.
* It is recommended to play through the game while noting possible saving checkpoints and item pickups before attempting nightmare.
* The infinite money glitch can be helpful in upgrading various weapons. With nearly 200.000 money, you can upgrade your health bar, cloak, and all weapons (use respect to your advantage).
* The player should plan out where each of his/her three saves will be, remembering that there are some extremely difficult areas in the game that the player will likely die in.
* To *really* prepare yourself, play through the game on Expert difficulty and select "Restart from Checkpoint" each time you get hit, until you can get through most areas without taking damage. Also, try restarting a room if you think you could've been a lot more ammo-efficient. This will force you to learn important details about each major encounter (such as where/which enemies spawn and when, as well as the safest spots to engage enemies from) and develop a good strategy that you can carry over to your Nightmare run.
* Considering the enemies are at Survivalist durability, one could train by playing a new game in that setting. However, to replicate Expert ammo drops do not open boxes or lockers; instead, rely only on enemy supply drops.

### Tactics

* If things get bad and you can't fight, then cloak and run.
* Cannibal Yanderes are a serious threat in this mode. Just stay calm, knock, cloak, and run.
* Getting new rewards are crucial in Nightmare.
* ALWAYS try and assist your Wingmen whenever possible.