Malevolent File

Common builds focus on increased fire rate, rounds per magazine, and cold/chill attack bonuses to maximize the bladed cog damage. 2. Malevolent (Audio Drama Podcast)

It is described as "equal parts compelling mystery and deeply unsettling horror," often featuring a high-energy, high-stakes atmosphere with occasional dark humor. Malevolent

A popular, immersive Lovecraftian horror audio drama by Harlan Guthrie. It follows Arthur Lester, who becomes host to a sinister entity (John Doe) after his eyes are replaced. Common builds focus on increased fire rate, rounds

While it can handle bosses, it is considered more of a fun "top-tier" mobbing weapon rather than a pure DPS meta weapon. A popular, immersive Lovecraftian horror audio drama by

Added in the 2025 Serena patch, Malevolent is a new battle pass "hand cannon" weapon that has gained popularity for its ability to "shred" large groups of enemies, making it excellent for mobbing.

While many praise the, writing, some listeners have reported that the audio mix can be challenging to hear, with voices sometimes sounding distant or muffled.

Hitting enemies creates "bladed cogs" that bounce between targets, with weak point hits generating additional cogs.