Ability file

Strength ModeSpeed ModeStealth ModeMode Switch
Price4500 Scraps
Health3000
SpeedMode-based
RunMode-based
StaminaMode-based

Counterplay

  • Identify the current mode before choosing whether to run, loop, or hide.
  • Avoid stacking multiple Survivors on one narrow objective.
  • Listen for stealth or underground pressure instead of relying only on sight.

Pressure read

The Project is a mode-switching Killer that changes the question from where it is to what it is about to do next.

Treat The Mimic as a file about routes and pressure first. The strongest response is usually to break the pattern, split objective attention, and avoid giving the Killer the exact chase they want.

Open checks

Mode-specific damage, drill behavior, and grab hitboxes need testing.