Chrysalid

Chrysalids are another human-based mutation caused by the C-Virus. They are an extension and further mutation of the J'avo. These creatures are encountered by Chris Redfield, Piers Nivans, Jake Muller, and Sherry Birkin.

Biology
So far of what is known, Chrysalids start as J'avo. Occasionally when a J'avo sustains enough damage, they will enter a stasis-like state wrapped in a fleshy cocoon. The process inside of the cocoon is unknown at the time, but what it is known is that various mutations can occur. While in the cocoon, the Chrysalid is still vulnerable. However if time is wasted in disposing of or destroying it, the cocoon will begin to expand before it eventually bursts and a monstrous B.O.W. will erupt.

One known way of immediate transformation into a Chrysalid involves a direct injection of the C-Virus. This is demonstrated on B.S.A.A. operatives Finn Macauley, Ben Airhart, Carl Alfonso, and Andy Walker. This produced one known variant, the Napad, that was a muscular brute-like creature that stands just taller than an average human male while hunched over. Its legs are short while its arms are long and muscular, the body covered in burnt muscle tissue. The most notable feature is a large hump upon its back that ends in jagged points high along its scapula area.

Another variant, called the ''Strelats', is encountered by Jake and Sherry while in Lanshiang and was encountered previously in Edonia by Chris and Piers. These creature more resembles a lizard or amphibian and is much quicker than the brute variant. A flying variant has also been seen by Jake and Sherry while in Edonia.

Gameplay
Chrysalids appear to look similar to J'avo, making it a bit more difficult to discern them from the regular J'avo. It seems though that it is not uncommon for them to be unarmed. As mentioned in biology, when they sustain enough damage, they will begin to cocoon themselves. It is possible to destroy the cocoon before the impending creature fully mutates, which can save the player a lot of trouble.

What emerges from the cocoon is dependent upon the area and the moment of the game. Only two known variants are seen so far. One is a brutish creature that relies on brute strength, able to ram into players. The other is a reptilian/amphibian like creature that, while still extremely powerful, seems to rely on speed and agility, being able to clear ground very quickly.

Chrysalids will be playable in Agent Hunt mode.