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Last update:23 April 2021

This page of theReturnalguide explainswhat are the parasitesthat Selene can find during exploration.

We suggestwhat are the advantages and disadvantagesof attaching parasites to the main character’s suit.

We also informhow to get rid of parasites.

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Finding more parasites is usually a fairly slow process.

We can speed it up if we can get to a secret location similar to the one pictured above.

Random loot, including lots of attachable parasites, can be uncovered bydestroying the purple “flowers”.

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About 3-4 parasites are to be found in a single location of this punch in.

The most important feature of parasites is that each creature can grant one buff.

However, this also comes with one debuff.

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have a go at choose those parasites that grant useful buffs (e.g.

increasing the integrity bar, gaining more loot) and come with the least problematic debuffs.

Selene can have several different parasitesattached to her suit at the same time.

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Their buffs and debuffs will work simultaneously.

While progressing through the game, we may find Murmuring Cocoons - artifacts thatenhance the positive effects of parasites.

The advantages may significantly outweigh the disadvantages of attaching the parasite to the suit.

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How to get rid of a parasite?

There are three ways of removing parasites.

The first method makesthe parasite detach itselfafter performing the related actions.

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In the example in the attached image, the parasite will detach after killing three enemies.

This can also happen if we dispose of them with the aid of consumables.

The last method becomes available after defeating the first main boss Phrike.

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After that,you will be able to come across a Parasite Extractor.

The machine also removes a random parasite and processes it into Obolit.

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