Nail Fiend
Nail Fiend
A trap/setplay fiend focused on burst damage and area control through Nail Impalement traps.
fiend, playable, trapper
Quick facts
| Type | Playable fiend |
|---|---|
| Acquisition | Character creation roll / Fiend Roll |
| Role | Trapper · Burst · Anti-meta (reported) |
| Visual | Hammer weapon; exposed brain on right side (reported) |
| Fear unlocks | Strike! (Fear 8), Nail Impalement (Fear 25), Nail Bounce (Fear 30) |
| Notes | Unlock levels and effects may change; verify in-game if values differ. |
Overview
The Nail Fiend is commonly described as a setplay archetype: you set traps, then force opponents into them.
Skill unlocks (Fear)
- Strike! — Fear 8 (heavy damage)
- Nail Impalement — Fear 25 (trap / proximity spikes)
- Nail Bounce — Fear 30 (mobility vault that can deal damage on landing)
Playstyle notes
- Strong when you can control space (objectives, choke points, raid spawns).
- Traps are often used to break momentum and enable burst combos.