[MIMESIS complete strategy guide 2025 latest version]A thorough explanation of the appearance locations, characteristics, weaknesses, and defeat methods of all 11 monsters! A must-read safety manual for beginners

MIMESIS is a new style four-player cooperative survival horror game developed by KRAFTON and ReLU Games. In this game, players must repair a tram and escape from a devastated world where a curse rains. However, the biggest threat is the AI ​​”Mimesis (clone)” that imitates the player perfectly, and various strange monsters. In particular, the brutal animal-themed monsters are difficult to deal with alone, so teamwork is the key.

In this article, we will provide a comprehensive explanation of all 11 Mimesis monsters, including details on their appearance locations, characteristics and attack patterns, weaknesses and physical strength, specific steps for defeating them, evasion tips for beginners, and how to use them for advanced users. Once you finish reading it, it will instantly improve your clearing rate.

List of all monsters: Danger level, weaknesses, and recommended weapons at a glance

First, we will post a comparison table to help you understand the overall picture. This table summarizes all the monsters in Mimesis, their danger level (5 ★ levels), their approximate physical strength (based on Kuma-chan Bat conversion), their main weaknesses, and the maps where they appear most frequently. We recommend printing it out and using it when playing.

monster name	Risk level	Physical strength (converted to bat)	Main weaknesses	Recommended weapons/methods	Main appearance map
Rabbit (mutant rabbit)	★★★★★	9 times	distance management, shouting	shotgun	subway, abandoned house
owl	★★★☆☆	twice	Aim for the rear gap	bear bat	factory, subway
Monkey (monkey)	★★☆☆☆	low	jump series	Avoidance priority	All maps
squirrel	★★★★☆	twice	Continuous movement	bear bat	Abandoned house, subway
elephant	★★☆☆☆	13	give way	ignore/reroute	factory
sheep (sheep)	★★★★☆	Medium	Stance avoidance	Cooldown attack	subway
Raccoon (Kamaitachi)	★★★★★	low	fixed gaze	Collaborative simultaneous attack	abandoned house
goose	★★★☆☆	Medium	silent action	maintain silence	All maps
mimic	★★★★☆	Medium	Check how to distinguish	Distance management/guidance	random
Mimic Bomber	★★★★★	Medium	explosion timer	Escape priority	subway, abandoned house
Hand (fake door)	★★★☆☆	I can't defeat it	Door confirmation	Evasion only	Subway (many doors)

We recommend that you use this table as a reference and prioritize investing your scraps in shotguns and bats at the shop. Next, I will explain each monster in detail.

1. Complete guide to Usagi (mutant rabbit): Seal the fear of high-durability rush

Location and frequency of encounters

Rabbits have a high probability of appearing mainly in subway maps and abandoned house areas. They especially ambush in dark passages and corners, and they often appear in narrow areas of search routes.

Features and attack gimmicks

• Highly durable body: Requires 9 attacks with Kuma-chan bat. If you use a shotgun, you can destroy it with 3 shots.
• Charge Attack: Charges toward the player at high speed, instantly killing you in 2 hits. It has a wide enemy search range and is sensitive to sound.
• If you threaten them with a loudspeaker or loud voice, they may cover their ears and run away. If you place a stuffed dog on it, it will react and run away.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

The weakness is long-distance management. Avoid close quarters combat, and fire your shotgun while standing back. Step 1: Ensure a distance of at least 15m. Step 2: Dodge roll with a lunge motion (ear twitch). Step 3: Fire 3 consecutive shots with a bat or shotgun into the rear gap. It takes approximately 20 seconds.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• If you encounter one alone, run away immediately. If you surround yourself with a team, you can deal with it safely.
• Common mistake: Making noise to provoke. We recommend walking crouched to minimize footsteps.
• Use by advanced users: Guide the shooting of sheep in the coexistence area with sheep.

2. How to safely defeat an owl: Perfectly avoid instant death rotation

Location and frequency of encounters

It stays stationary and lurks in the ceilings of factory areas and dark corners of subways. You can pinpoint its location by its hoo hoo sound.

Features and attack gimmicks

• Low health: Instant death with two bats.
• Giant rotation attack: If you get close, it will spin 360 degrees and instantly kill you. A 1 second delay is your lifeline.
• It has a characteristic that makes it easy to mimic corners and ceilings.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Aim for the rear gap. Step 1: Locate by vocalization. Step 2: Dodge sideways by starting the rotation. Step 3: Make two consecutive bat hits during the delay. It can be defeated within 10 seconds.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• A detour is recommended. Prioritize scrap without fighting too hard.
• Mistake: Approach from the front. Always approach from the side.
• Advanced: If squirrels appear at the same time, prioritize squirrels and secure visibility.

3. Measures to guide monkeys: Eliminate the risk of getting lost

Location and frequency of encounters

A low-threat enemy common to all maps. They will appear randomly near the exit.

Features and attack gimmicks

• It is non-aggressive, but if you grab it, it will take you away at high speed (move to a random position).
• If you're lucky, you may be delivered directly to the exit.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Avoid it without killing it. Step 1: Detect by the sound of light footsteps. Step 2: Escape using WASD + Jump.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• Hit it early to eliminate it. Use a compass if you get lost.
• Advanced: Deliberately grab it to take an exit shortcut.

4. Complete defense against squirrel's visibility obstruction: Prevent pollution gauge from skyrocketing

Location and frequency of encounters

They often appear in small rooms in abandoned buildings and on the subway.

Features and attack gimmicks

• It sticks to your face, reducing visibility to zero and increasing your pollution gauge. If left untreated, it will die.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Performs continuous movement. Step 1: Dash left and right. Step 2: Shake the mouse to drop it. After that, destroy it with two bats.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• Make sure you never stop. Keep detox juice on hand.

5. Elephant's contact avoidance technique: Take advantage of knockback

Location and frequency of encounters

They appear mainly in the factory area.

Features and attack gimmicks

• Contact causes damage and knockback. It is highly durable and requires about 13 times.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

I'll give way. Change your route without forcing yourself to fight.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• Having a music player can be hilarious. Avoid provocation at all costs.

6. Sheep's double fire counter: Make random fire your ally

Location and frequency of encounters

It will appear mainly on subway platforms.

Features and attack gimmicks

• Jump up while spinning and instantly kill with two shots. It also works for mimics.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Evade the stance and attack during the cooldown time.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• Use when enemies are crowded. If you are alone, evacuate immediately.

7. Raccoon (Kamaitachi) vision tactics: Seal the one-hit kill

Location and frequency of encounters

Appears in the dark of an abandoned house.

Features and attack gimmicks

• It will stop while looking at you, but if you attack it, it will rush at you at high speed and kill you in one hit.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Fix your gaze and attack all at once with your allies.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• Keep staring without attacking. Cooperation is essential.

8. Goose Silence Rule: Prevent hostility with sound

Location and frequency of encounters

Appears on all maps.

Features and attack gimmicks

• When you are silent, you are neutral. If you make a sound, it will track you at high speed and stun you.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Turn off voice chat. If you are hostile, run away by dashing.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• It is highly recommended to mute VC.

9. Mimic camouflage identification: Compatible with all patterns of intelligent surprise attacks

Location and frequency of encounters

Appears randomly. This especially occurs when the team is divided.

Features and attack gimmicks

• They mimic NPCs and can be identified by the discrepancies in their conversations. When grabbed, pollution increases rapidly.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Identify unnatural reactions, guide them to a wide area, and attack from a distance.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• Prepare multiple code words. Always be aware that AI is learning.

10. Avoiding Mimic Bomber's explosion: A miracle using a timer

Location and frequency of encounters

Appears in subways and abandoned buildings.

Features and attack gimmicks

• He charges with a bomb and detonates himself. It is characterized by a face pattern that resembles a squirrel.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Listen to the timer sound and run away immediately or reset it.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• Always conserve your stamina.

11. Hand (fake door) teleport trap: How to check all doors

Location and frequency of encounters

Appears in areas with many subway doors.

Features and attack gimmicks

• When you open the door, you will be transferred randomly. It cannot be defeated.

Weaknesses and how to defeat them

Avoid doors that are abnormally located. Press it in the dark and check.

Beginner Tips and Avoiding Mistakes

• Check the door with your team.

Related gimmick/weapon explanation: Strengthen monster battles

• Kuma-chan Bat: A standard weapon in the early stages. Stable in close combat.
• Shotgun: Essential for long range combat. Thoroughly manage ammunition.
• Trap cooperation: Guide monsters through secret passages.
• Item Tips: Mark with a stuffed puppy. Clone Detector will be useful from mid-game onwards.

The golden rule of cooperative play: Become invincible as a team

1. Role division: 1 person will be a scout, 2 people will be a collector, and 1 person will be a rear guard.
2. Password rotation: Change it periodically so that the AI ​​does not learn it.
3. When it rains, we return to the shelter immediately.

Summary: Now you can completely conquer Mimesis!

Even beginners can clear the high difficulty level by completely mastering the characteristics of all 11 monsters and improving their teamwork. Radiation control and calm judgment are the keys to victory. I sincerely hope that you will follow this guide and escape safely on the tram.