Bonethieves are skeletal creatures that are able to wear the skins of people in order to appear human. At a glance, possessed humans appear normal, but they quickly move to attack the player. Once the human host takes enough damage, the bonethief will burst from the body, causing much detriment to the player character's sanity. They are vulnerable at the neck, and once exposed may be quickly dispatched by targeting the head. If given the opportunity, they will attempt to possess the player, causing instant death if not shaken off in time. In some cases they possess zombies.
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