SCP-173

SCP-173
100 100
Stats
Health	3200
Spawn Zone	Light Containment Zone
Movement Speed	Base: 12.5 m/s Max: 20 m/s
Special Ability	Move at high speeds when nobody is looking at it
Article Link	Page
Class Color	EC2222

Lore

"Moved to Site-19 1993. Origin is as of yet unknown. It is constructed from concrete and rebar with traces of Krylon brand spray paint. SCP-173 is animate and extremely hostile. The object cannot move while within a direct line of sight. Line of sight must not be broken at any time with SCP-173. Personnel assigned to enter container are instructed to alert one another before blinking. Object is reported to attack by snapping the neck at the base of the skull, or by strangulation. In the event of an attack, personnel are to observe Class 4 hazardous object containment procedures."

"Personnel report sounds of scraping stone originating from within the container when no one is present inside. This is considered normal, and any change in this behaviour should be reported to the acting HMCL supervisor on duty. The reddish brown substance on the floor is a combination of feces and blood. Origin of these materials is unknown. The enclosure must be cleaned on a bi-weekly basis."

- Extracts from Official Wiki Page

In Game

SCP-173 will spawn in its containment cell in Light Containment Zone. SCP-173 can't leave his cell right away as it is locked, to allow Class-D and Scientist time to explore. After a short amount of time SCP-173 can leave his cell to begin killing humans in and around LCZ. SCP-173 can be controlled with WASD to move, and Spacebar to jump, though 173's jump height is very low.

SCP-173 can instantly kill players with a Left Click. Players can also hold down Left Click to snap someone's neck if they can predict where they will be when they blink. However when being looked at, SCP-173 will cease all movement, leaving it immobile until the enemy blinks, at which 173 gets a chance to either get closer or back off from its prey.

As SCP-173 takes damage its movement speed will increase, making it even more dangerous when low on health. When killed SCP-173 will fall apart on the spot, signalling its end.

SCP-173 can talk to the other SCPs by holding down the Q key. This voice chat can be heard by all SCPs no matter the distance.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths:

• Instant Kill
• Fast Movement
• Gains speed as it is damaged, to a point where it is able to cross a room within a single blink.
• Highest Health pool in the game
• Footsteps are quieter than other SCPs, allowing for easier flanking.
• Combos incredibly well with other SCPs, especially 096 and 939

Weaknesses:

• Stops movement immediately upon being looked at
• Large groups of people make it difficult to move
• Incredibly easy target to armed forces, as it is completely immobile whilst being viewed.
• Speed is a clear indicator of HP and players may become more aggressive the faster SCP-173 is.
• Incredibly vulnerable to the Micro-HID.
• Can be trapped in lockable rooms.
• It is occasionally difficult to kill a mindful player if SCP-173 is alone and/or on high health.

Related Achievements

Dying to SCP-173 grants the Is this your first time? achievement.

Trivia

• SCP-173 was the first SCP ever written, and gave birth to the modern-day SCP community.
• Many refer to SCP-173 by its body shape, either as "Peanut" or simply "the nut"
• Unlike others, SCP-173 doesn't have a ragdoll, instead falling apart when killed.
• SCP-173's April Fools form takes its nickname literally, and makes him into a large peanut.
• In the 2018 Hallowe'en update, SCP-173's model was replaced with a large peanut-shaped pumpkin, dubbed the "Pumpkinnut"
• In the Christmas update, SCP-173's model is replaced with a snowman.