It Reaches Monster Guide
Learn how to survive every monster encounter in It Reaches, including patrol patterns, weaknesses, and escape strategies.
It Reaches Guide Team
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2024-10-24 (updated 2024-10-24)
Verified GuideVerified GuideLast reviewed: 2024-10-24Based on the current Steam version of It Reaches.
Quick Answer
Most enemies can be avoided by hiding, staying quiet, and understanding their patrol routes. Direct confrontation is almost never the correct choice.
Entity Database
High Threat
The Lurker
First encounter: Chapter 2: The Ward
Medium Threat
The Whisperer
First encounter: Chapter 2: The Ward
High Threat
The Crawler
First encounter: Chapter 3: Basement
Extreme Threat
The Guest
First encounter: Chapter 4: Chapel
| Entity | Threat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| The Lurker | High | Hides in lockers; avoid line of sight |
| The Whisperer | Medium | Does not enter lit rooms |
| The Crawler | High | Slow on stairs |
| The Guest | Extreme | Cannot enter consecrated ground |
Survival Tactics
- 1Always carry at least one Sanity Potion before entering a new area.
- 2Crouch-walk through zones with active enemies to reduce noise.
- 3Watch patrol patterns for two full cycles before attempting to pass.
Core Survival Protocol
If detected
Sprint toward the nearest locker or door. Breaking line of sight is usually enough, but The Guest requires you to reach consecrated ground marked by candles.
