Locust Giant in Lurking Giants

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.

Wave One Rework (July 2026)

ULTRA works is actively revamping Locust alongside Guilt in wave one of the massive rework. Developer statements promise new abilities and animation overhauls — Sealvoid's June 2026 update short (embedded on this page) shows early rework footage. Expect minor bugs during transition. Survivors should re-test reach distance after each patch because attack commitment windows may shift. Full rework context: July 2026 update.

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.