Chrysalid

Chrysalids are another human-based mutation caused by the C-Virus. Like the J'avo, they mutate after sustaining a certain amount of damage, although much more extensively.

Biology
So far of what is known, Chrysalids share some similarities to the J'avo. They appear human in most regards and have some degree of mutative-based regenerative abilities. This is due to the fact that Chrysalids are an evolution of the J'avo. When Chrysalids sustain enough damage, their body will begin to burn as they freeze up as a cocoon builds up around them.

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.

Gameplay
Chrysalids appear to look similar to J'avo, making it a bit more difficult to discern them from the regular J'avo. 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.