Malevolent

Added in the 2025 Serena patch, Malevolent is a new battle pass "hand cannon" weapon that has gained popularity for its ability to "shred" large groups of enemies, making it excellent for mobbing.

Hitting enemies creates "bladed cogs" that bounce between targets, with weak point hits generating additional cogs. Malevolent

It is described as "equal parts compelling mystery and deeply unsettling horror," often featuring a high-energy, high-stakes atmosphere with occasional dark humor. Added in the 2025 Serena patch, Malevolent is

Common builds focus on increased fire rate, rounds per magazine, and cold/chill attack bonuses to maximize the bladed cog damage. 2. Malevolent (Audio Drama Podcast) Common builds focus on increased fire rate, rounds

A popular, immersive Lovecraftian horror audio drama by Harlan Guthrie. It follows Arthur Lester, who becomes host to a sinister entity (John Doe) after his eyes are replaced.

While it can handle bosses, it is considered more of a fun "top-tier" mobbing weapon rather than a pure DPS meta weapon.

The show is highly interactive, drawing heavily from Call of Cthulhu RPG mechanics, with many viewers noting it feels like a structured "realplay" experience.