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Discover the horrors of the RimWorld Anomaly DLC. Learn about the monolith, entities like Fleshbeasts and Sightstealers, and how to survive the darkness.

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Discover the horrors of the RimWorld Anomaly DLC. Learn about the monolith, entities like Fleshbeasts and Sightstealers, and how to survive the darkness.

The Anomaly DLC for RimWorld introduces a new layer of horror and mystery to the game. This guide will cover the core elements of the DLC, including the Monolith, various terrifying Entities, and the new research and mechanics that come with it.

Walkthrough
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    The Monolith: This structure appears on your map and, once investigated, begins to awaken. Investigating it unlocks the Entity Codex and allows for higher Monolith levels, which in turn spawn more dangerous entities.
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    Entities: These are the primary threats introduced by the DLC. Most will only appear after the Monolith is activated. They range from reanimated corpses (Shamblers) to horrific flesh constructs (Fleshbeasts) and invisible psychic hunters (Sightstealers).
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    Studying Entities: To progress in the Anomaly Tech Tree, you must incapacitate entities and place them in containment cells for study. This utilizes the 'Dark Research' job.
  4. 4
    Monolith Levels: The Monolith has three levels. Reaching higher levels requires discovering a certain number of entities from the previous tiers. Higher levels increase the frequency and danger of entity spawns.
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    Ambient Horror: This game setting allows Anomaly threats to occur rarely without the Monolith being present, offering a less focused experience with the DLC's content. The endgame scenario is not available in this mode.
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    Anomaly Settings: In custom difficulty, you can adjust the frequency of Anomaly threats. Default settings are 8% when the Monolith is inactive and 30% after investigation. These sliders do not affect minor incidents.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to the Monolith's level and the types of entities it spawns to prepare your defenses.
  • Prioritize capturing and studying entities to unlock new research and understand their weaknesses.
  • Consider using the 'Ambient Horror' setting if you want to experience Anomaly content without it dominating your playthrough.
  • Be aware that certain entities, like Sightstealers, have unique abilities such as invisibility, requiring specific tactics to counter.
  • The DLC introduces new research, equipment, psychic rituals, and an endgame scenario tied to the Monolith.

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