Bloodshot

This unknown zombie variant was created by the C-Virus and found by Leon and Helena while going through Tall Oaks. They were encountered in the Tall Oaks gun store, the Forest Cemetery and just outside the Tall Oaks Cathedral.

Biology
This creature seems to be an enhanced or evolved mutation of the standard zombie infected with the C-Virus. It appears more like the decayed zombies of the cemetery, devoid of any clothing. They are commonly seen with their muscle tissue still intact, however, and are often a bright red color. Many of them have an exposed ribcage that either the zombie is capable of controlling or moves on its own due to mutation, as the individual ribs are frequently seen moving back and forth.

Beneath this ribcage, the inside of its torso tends to glow brightly and bodily fluids are frequently spewed from the opening, though if it has any acidic properties is unknown. Their face is significantly more deformed and mutated from a normal zombie, their teeth jagged and twisted, sticking out directly from their mouths. Notable is also a series of very small spikes that protrude along their spine. This variant is a further mutation of certain other zombies.

Behavior
This variant is more mobile than even the typical C-Virus-infected zombie. They often remain hunched over, moving side to side constantly extremely quickly. Their primary means of attack is pouncing on their prey, as they are able to leap from great distances and with alarming speed. They will not hesitate to attack something they deem as prey.

Gameplay
This type of zombie is often seen mixed in with other groups of zombies, able to weave back and forth between them as it is faster than the others. Typically as soon as a target comes into view, they will immediately jump on the player. This makes them extremely dangerous as they are able to reach the target from a long distance. This type of zombie comes as a mutation of other zombies. One that will mutate into this creature are very obvious as they have glowing pink-red eyes and wear strips of red cloth and a red hood.

Strategy
There is little known about how the creature operates aside from its instinct to immediately pounce on a player. The best solution is to focus upon this type of creature even when others are around. When it crouches down to get ready to pounce, it is possible to shoot the enemy out of the air and leaving them vulnerable. Their leap can also be countered with a well-timed putting press, causing the player to flip the creature over their shoulder in mid-air, then stomp harshly on the exposed rip cage while twisting their foot back and forth to snuff out the vulnerable organs.