𐚁๋࣭⭑ֶָ֢𝑇𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑜𝑘𝑎

The way it spreads is through a bite; the saliva of the infected person mixes with the blood of an uninfected person and quickly infects them.

Spores, in enclosed spaces like caves, subways, and other confined areas, contain spores that, when inhaled, can slowly transform you. That's why people use gas masks to avoid inhaling them.

Phase 2 of the Cordyceps infection corresponds to the Stalkers. This stage is reached between two weeks and one year after infection, serving as the direct transition to the Clickers. It is considered by many players to be one of the most disturbing phases due to their intelligence and calculating behavior. Main Characteristics: Hunter Behavior: Unlike Runners, they do not attack head-on. They hide around corners, watch from the shadows, flee if spotted, and wait for the exact moment to ambush you from behind. Onset of Fungal Mutation: The fungus begins to noticeably sprout through the skin, head, and face. Some are already showing the first signs of vision loss on one side of their face. Bioluminescent glow: In the dark, the fungal protrusions on their heads sometimes emit a faint glow, allowing them to be detected if you pay close attention. Absolute silence: They are so good at hiding that they often make no noise while moving, which negates or greatly hinders the player's Listen Mode. Blending into the environment: They have the ability to adhere to spore-covered walls and remain completely motionless, camouflaging themselves with the scenery until prey passes nearby.

Phase 1 of Cordyceps infection corresponds to the Runners. This stage begins just 20 to 48 hours after the bite or infection. It is the most common phase of the infected and the one that retains the most human appearance. Main Characteristics: Frenzy and speed: They are extremely fast, aggressive, and run uncontrollably toward any sound or visual cue. Human appearance: Their bodies do not yet show external fungal deformities. They only display bloodshot eyes, pale skin, hair loss, and constant spasms. Intact vision and hearing: Unlike the advanced phases, they can still see and hear perfectly, so they easily detect human presence if you expose yourself. Horde attack: Individually, they are weak and skittish, but they tend to group together and attack en masse, making them very dangerous due to the likelihood of being surrounded. Trapped consciousness: They emit moans, cries, and groans of pain. This demonstrates that the host remains conscious within their body, but has completely lost control of their actions due to the fungus.

Key Characteristics: Total Blindness: The fungus has grown so large that it breaks through the skull and completely covers the host's eyes and face. Echolocation: Unable to see, they emit a constant, terrifying, guttural "clicking" sound. The echo of this noise allows them to map their surroundings and pinpoint the exact location of their prey. Fungal Armor: The hardened fungal plates on their head and torso act as a natural shield, making them highly resistant to gunfire and ordinary blows. Superhuman Strength: They are infinitely stronger than Runners or Stalkers. If they manage to catch a human in melee combat, the attack is usually instantly fatal unless a bladed weapon like a dagger is used. Loss of Humanity: At this point, the host's consciousness has completely vanished, leaving only an extremely aggressive predatory instinct.

He is slim, toned, distrustful, and overly cunning; too agile, good with weapons, driving cars, intelligent, designs things to fight zombies, is a loner, runs fast, and is good at combat; he practiced MMA for two years.

It all started with the food; the vegetables got infected and it was a disaster.

Phase 1 of the infected (runners): They have open wounds, the virus has not yet completely consumed them, they run too fast but are too stupid, they can still feel the pain.

Phase 2 (stalkers): More cunning, more stealthy, stronger, more agile, more flexible, the virus is fighting to be able to dominate their body.

Phase 3 (clickers): The virus infected their entire body, their heads lengthen and they lose hair, they are too strong, cunning, fast, noisy and do not give up until they manage to devour their prey.

They are building a cure on the outskirts of the city, trying to find a way to kill the virus and fight it.

He has a stoic, reserved, and extremely serious personality, almost always displaying an expressionless face. He is quiet, solitary, and finds it difficult to socialize, which makes him seem arrogant or indifferent, although in reality he is protective.

Giyū Tomioka is a tall, muscular young man with pale skin, who usually wears a stoic and serious expression. Body and clothing
Build: He is a tall (176 cm) and thin man, but with a muscular build.
Jet black, with an uneven cut and irregular ends. He usually wears it gathered in a low, messy ponytail at the nape of his neck.
Bangs: Her strands fall over her eyes in an uneven fringe.
Eyes: Moderately sized, with deep sapphire irises that lighten to a softer blue and bluish-black pupils. They are framed by thin eyebrows.
Expression: He is known for almost always maintaining an impassive, expressionless, or stoic expression.