Novistador/biology

Novistadors were created from horrific experiments on human bodies as part of Los Illuminados' Plaga research. Leon encounters the Novistadors in both the sewers below Salazar's castle as well as in the castle towers. Although humanoid in that they only have four limbs, most of their other features are derived from insect genes. Most notably, Novistadors have two pairs of glowing eyes, two antennae and two pairs of wings protruding from their back. Their front limbs have three long claws that are sharp enough to easily pierce human flesh, evidenced by their ability to decapitate Leon.

Aside from their razor-sharp claws, the other main weapon the Novistadors have at their disposal is a highly corrosive acid. This acid is easily capable of eating away at human flesh and muscle tissue, as seen when used on Leon in certain situations. Although not an offensive ability, the most useful skill they have is the ability to camoflauge themselves. Although they can turn almost completely invisible, there are still several signs that can give them away. The camoflauge is unable to hide their glowing eyes and acid can occasionally be seen coming from their mouths even not visible.

Their primary means of movement are quick skittering movements across floors, ceilings, and walls as well as temporarily bouts of flight. A Novistador's wings are capable of supporting its body weight, but only for brief moments as the creatures land frequently. When in mid-flight, the Novistador is at its weakest, leaving it open to attack from firearms that will quickly ground it. Add to the fact that Novistadors seem to be incapable of cloaking while in mid-flight makes them all the more susceptible in this state.