Updated 2026-06 · Lurking Giants Wiki
Locust Giant in Lurking Giants
Locust giant profile in Lurking Giants: design, abilities, two-star rating, and gameplay tips.
Locust is the default giant in Lurking Giants — a two-star biomechanical horror entity that every player can use from their first round. Understanding Locust's design, reach, and map strengths helps both giant mains and survivors predicting hunter behavior.
Design and Lore
Locust appears as a completely black, lanky, tall humanoid with thin sharp stick-like arms and a deformed human face with hollow eyes. Tubelike appendages cover its head and neck, suggesting biomechanical origin. Shop description confirms attack-focused behavior. Analog horror aesthetic matches the TV-spawn theme.
Gameplay
Locust uses standard Q attack and G haunt bindings. Lower profile than Guilt but faster animation commitment. Excels on Forest open sightlines. Abilities: reference. Guide: play as giant.
Survivor Counterplay
Locust reach is shorter than Guilt — exploit distance during non-pulse windows. Pulse relocation still mandatory per survive guide.
Related Giants
Upgrade path: Guilt. Upcoming: Verity. Full roster: all giants. Tier: tier list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Locust free?
Yes. Locust is the default giant for all players.
What does Locust look like?
Black lanky humanoid with stick arms, hollow eyes, and biomechanical head tubes.
Is Locust good?
Solid A-tier giant, especially on Forest maps. See tier list.
Will Locust change in rework?
Yes. Developers are revamping Locust alongside Guilt.
Locust vs Guilt?
Locust is faster and free; Guilt is taller premium option. Compare on Guilt page.