LightEater

Light Eater

The Light Eater is a roaming entity that feeds on energy, consuming light sources and plunging the environment into darkness.

Energy Seeking

Description

• The Light Eater instinctively moves toward active light sources.
• It absorbs energy from:
• Dungeon Lights
• Landmines
• Turrets
• Any grabbable object with an energy source
• Energy-based enemy (Old Bird by default; new ones can be added via configs)
• If an energy-based enemy is detected, it becomes the priority target (unless already chasing a player or absorbing a light).
• Absorbed enemies are instantly killed.
• After a configurable hour, it can target the ship, draining its power and disabling some functionalities.

Player Interaction

Description

Charged State

• When sufficiently charged, the Light Eater can release a light detonation:
• Players or enemies in direct line of sight are blinded.
• They also receive the LIGHTNING status effect.
• LIGHTNING status effect:
• Can affect player and enemies.
• Triggers an explosion halfway through the total duration and at the end:
• Only affects players and enemies who are neither the target of the effect nor the one who cast it.
• Deals 10 damage to nearby players and 1 damage to nearby enemies.
• Applies the status effect to nearby players and enemies if they don't already have it.
• Deals 10 damage over 10 seconds by default.

Low Charge Behavior

• If not fully charged:
• The Light Eater continues absorbing energy while chasing.
• Any energy source crossed will be drained.

Countering the Light Eater

Description

Core Mechanic

• The Light Eater is always vulnerable to damage
• However, if it has any stored charge:
• It will explode when hit.
• All stored energy is lost.

Explosion Effects

• Direct line of sight causes blindness to players or enemies.
• If charge exceeds 100:
• Applies LIGHTNING status effect in addition.

The Deluminator

Description

Defeating the Light Eater grants a unique item: The Deluminator.

Energy Absorption

• Can absorb energy from:
• Lights
• Landmines
• Turrets
• Any grabbable object with an energy source
• Energy-based enemies
• Absorbing enemies:
• Takes longer
• Alerts them, causing them to attack

Charge System

• Absorbed energy is converted into charges.
• At 100 charges:
• Can release a light detonation.
• Causes blindness + LIGHTNING (line of sight) to players and enemies.

Restrictions

• Can only be used during an active run (when the ship is landed).

Credits

• Evaisa | Creating LethalLib
• DuskWise | Mod icon
• explodingturtles456 | Sharing some ideas
• Moroxide | Lending a hand with the Deluminator's sound

Attributions

This mod uses third-party asset. Full credit goes to their original creators.

Batdr Keeper Rig

• Batdr Keeper Rig (Sketchfab):

By NO DONT EAT ME CASEOH (Ferris wheel) is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (

More informations

For any feedback/suggestions or questions, you can reach me on the 'Lethal Company Modding' Discord server ( under the same name (username lega2039) or the Light Eater thread.

DMs are welcome.