Crimson Head

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An example of a Crimson Head. Notice the newly-grown claws and the horrible blood seepage through the victim's skin.

When a zombie has been incapacitated for some time, a process occurs in which the T-virus will begin to run rampant through its systems, initiating a system known as V-ACT, more commonly known as a Crimson Head due to the colour of its skin when in this state. When this occurs, the blood begins pumping at an alarming rate, causing noticeable blood seepage in the skin and giving it a dark crimson color. The subject's fingers and toes also develop sharp claws as well as having an increased muscle mass. The subject's level of aggression has also greatly increased from that of the typical zombie. When it has entered this state, virtually nothing will stop it from pursuing its prey. The Crimson Head even jumps at its victim due to an increase in blood-lust.

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A Crimson Head attacks with much force, running after its prey. It runs in a hunter-like posture. It has been known to even kill zombies and other creatures that get in its way. It will sometimes bite causing minor damage or when it gets the chance it will swipe with its large claws causing massive damage. Crimson Heads can also withstand more damage from some firearms than a normal zombie. The original prototype, the Crimson Head Elder, killed many researchers during its observations.

Crimson Heads may also run after a player throughout the entire map, making them a hard to escape enemy similar to Nemesis T-type.

A zombie can be prevented from turning into a Crimson Head by either destroying the head or its kneecaps while it is still active, or burning the body using the Fuel Canteen when defeated, also while using Jill it is possible to prevent zombies turning into Crimson Heads by burning them with the Grenade Launcher's Incendiary Rounds.