Gonome

Gonome
Entity name	monster_gonome
Type	Alien
Alignment	Enemy
Affiliation	Xen
Stats
Attacks	Slash Spit
Abilities	Fast running speed Health regeneration
Threat level	Very high

The Gonome is an enemy in Sven Co-op which appears to be a zombie in the advanced stages of its mutation. They are much larger than the typical zombie, and are much faster. They are extremely hostile, and will pursue players upon sight while slashing them with its long claws or throwing corrosive gut bile at long range. Gonomes are able to replenish health by feasting on dead players.

Tactics

This absolute abomination is very resistant to pain. High damage weapons like the shotgun and SAW are the best weapons to use since these enemies fight in close range and they are large enough targets to negate the weapon's spread. Using assault rifle grenades can also prove very useful, taking a large chunk of health from the Gonome.

Another notable behavior change from their original appearance in Opposing Force is their ability to attack and move at the same time. This ability couple with their fast running speed makes gonome a massive threat. Once Gonome is gaining distance on the player, there is no stopping it from continuously attacking the player other than deplete its entire HP.

Gonome has two types of melee attack: an one-two claw slash which can be used while running, and a much stronger bite from its chest-mouth which can only be used while the player is standing still. Most cornered players don't survived more than one bite.

Periodically when chasing the player or when unable to pursue their target, a gonome can pull a handful of guts from its chest-mouth and throw it at the player. These projectiles have high speed and travels in straight line. They also deals corrosive damage on hit.

If a Gonome starts to pursue a player, another player can chase after it and blast it down with the shotgun or provide sustained fire with the squad automatic weapon to take it down.

If cornered by a Gonome, do not switch to a melee weapon. Instead, use the shotgun's automatic mode to make use of its knockback and high damage output to quickly destroy it.