Mask Wielder

"Curious bug, fascinated with the power of masks. / I've encountered many prey who wear masks. They have a weird taste, like all the creatures I have hunted down and devoured."

- Hunter's Journal

Mask Wielder is both a quest npc and a secret boss.

Lore
Mask Wielder is a researcher who specializes in masks. They came to Hallownest to research mask shards and their power. They provide surplus mask shards to others to see how they interact with them.

In-Game Events
Mask Wielder is found in a room behind a breakable wall in Deepnest. Upon entering the room and seeing Mask Wielder, they immediately start talking to the Knight and asks them if they would like to take part in an experiment. If the Knight agrees to take part in the experiment, Mask Wielder gives them a mask shard and asks them to find more.

After returning with 7 Masks, Mask Wielder rewards them with a mask shard. After returning with 9 Masks, Mask Wielder rewards them with another mask shard. After returning with 11 Masks, Mask Wielder challenges the Knight to a battle, after which Mask Wielder perishes and drops a mask shard and the Surplus Masks charm.

Behavior

 * Jab: Mask Wielder backs-up and, shortly afterwards, lunges towards the Knight.
 * Shard Throw: When far enough away, Mask Wielder throws a mask shard at the Knight. If the shard misses the Knight, it gets stuck in the wall of the arena until it disappears.
 * Upward Poke: If the Knight is directly above Mask Wielder, they wind up their fist and punches the Knight.
 * Shard Rain: Mask Wielder throws 5 mask shards into the air with two of them landing to the left of them, two to the right, and one landing above them.
 * Parry: If the Knight hits Mask Wielder's mask, they will stop whatever they are doing and lunge towards the Knight.
 * Back-up: Mask Wielder walks backwards from the Knight.

The Knight cannot damage Mask Wielder by attacking their mask.

Stagger Values
Description: Mask Wielder falls down, holding themself up using their hands.

Hits: 20

Combo: 16

Combo Time: <2s per hit

Location
Mask Wielder is found behind a breakable wall in Deepnest.