Cursed Prowler

The Cursed Prowler is a demon that appears in Doom Eternal : The Ancient Gods - Part Two. It first appears in the Reclaimed Earth level, with others joining the Dark Lord's army for the final battle in Immora.

Codex
''A binding cursed of necrotic poison drips from the claws of the Cursed Prowler like venom. Known in Hell to be one of the most treacherous forms of blood magic, only few have the teachings to conjure such sorcery. Yet, Prowlers from the deepest and darkest hellpits have evolved to naturally produce such power from their fingertips. One swipe curdles the blood of their victim and drains them of their essence with each heartbeat. The only way to cease the curse is to cease the caster.''

Appearance
Like most of the new enemies introduced in The Ancient Gods - Part Two, the Cursed Prowler is based on an enemy in the main game: in this case, the Prowler. The main physical difference is that it is a turquoise/green colour as opposed to purple, and its body is visibly dripping with poison. The glow of its teleportation and energy shots is also changed to green, making it easier to spot in the middle of a pitched battle.

Tactical Analysis
Cursed Prowlers behave similarly to regular Prowlers, but with the ability to "curse" the Slayer with their melee attacks. When cursed, a HUD display will warn the Slayer of such, and he will lose the ability to jump or dash while his health slowly drains. He will also be unable to lock onto the Cursed Prowler, but other demons can be targeted as normal.

The only way to lift the curse is to hit the Cursed Prowler with a Blood Punch, killing it instantly. Fortunately, the Cursed Prowler will be marked with a Blood Punch icon if it afflicts the Slayer; this icon is visible even through walls, making it easier to track down.