The Cast

Meet the Survivors fighting for freedom, and the Residents trying to keep them there.

↓ The Survivors ↓ The Residents (Bosses)

The Survivors

Playable Characters

Best For: Solo Players & Story Lovers

Little Nightmares 3 Character: Low holding their signature weapon (Bow)

Low

A tactical survivor who uses a raven-feathered cape and a bow. He is obsessed with reaching a mythical gateway.

🏹

Bow & Arrow Activates distant switches, cuts ropes, and stuns enemies from afar.

🪞

Mirror Travel Teleports between locations (requires Alone to connect).

☂️

Gliding Uses his raven-feather umbrella to descend safely.

+ PROS

Story Protagonist: Main focus in cutscenes
Ranged Superiority: Safe distance from threats

- CONS

High Risk: Initiates most combat encounters
Weaker Melee: Relies on tools, low physical strength

Best For: Co-op Partners & Beginners

Alone

A curious tinkerer with a heavy wrench. She wants to uncover the secrets of the Necropolis.

💥

Smash Breaks weak walls/floors and destroys obstacles.

⚙️

Mechanics Turns massive valves and gears that Low cannot move.

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Charge Attack Heavy swing to finish off stunned enemies.

+ PROS

Combat Finisher: Delivers powerful killing blows
Stress-Free: Safer role, never starts fights

- CONS

Supporting Role: Less narrative focus than Low
Limited Range: Cannot reach high or distant objects

The Residents

Threat Database

CLASSIFIED INTEL // DO NOT DISTRIBUTE

📊 Threat Analysis Matrix

Comparative data on intelligence, power, and narrative depth.

Entity	Threat Type	Intelligence	Destruction	Story Depth
Monster Baby	Low	Baby	High	Low
The Supervisor	Medium	Adult	Medium	Medium
The Kin	High	Group	Medium	Deep
The Hypnotist	Extreme	Genius	Extreme	Deepest

Monster Baby

// The Collateral Damage

Threat Level

An enormous dolly searching for playthings. She doesn't understand her own strength.

threat

Low

intel

Baby

power

High

depth

Low

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Challenge Trophy

Playtime's Over

Avoid the Gaze

Right eye emits petrifying light. Treat it like a security camera or Medusa's gaze.

CORE MECHANIC: Petrifying Light (Red Light/Green Light)

The Supervisor

// The Vigilant Overseer

Threat Level

Six-armed authority figure monitoring the factory with eternal vigilance.

threat

Medium

intel

Adult

power

Medium

depth

Medium

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Challenge Trophy

Employee of the Month

Study Patrols

She has specific routes. Wait for her to turn her back to punch dials.

CORE MECHANIC: CCTV & Patrol Routes

The Kin

// The Jealous Performers

Threat Level

Performers driven by jealousy, feeding a ravenous creature called Mini Kin.

threat

High

intel

Group

power

Medium

depth

Deep

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Challenge Trophy

Showstopper

Silence is Gold

Mini Kin attacks anything it hears or sees. Do not run near it.

CORE MECHANIC: Sound & Sight Baiting

The Hypnotist

// The Final Architect

Threat Level

The serpentine master of the Institute. Likely 'Otto' from the lore. The ultimate threat.

threat

Extreme

intel

Genius

power

Extreme

depth

Deepest

🏆

Challenge Trophy

Hand-Eye Coordination

ESCAPE RUN

Run through collapsing corridors. Navigate jumps and slides. Do not stop.

CORE MECHANIC: Environmental Destruction & Hypnosis

Terminal Operating Manual

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Trophy Persistence System

The checkbox in the top-right corner is not just for show. It utilizes Local Storage technology to save your progress permanently on your device.

Mark difficult achievements like "Hand-Eye Coordination" as complete.
Refresh the page or return weeks later—your tick mark will remain.
Use it as your personal 100% completion checklist.

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Phase-Based Strategy

Boss fights in LN3 evolve in stages. Our terminal uses Phase Toggling (e.g., "HIDE", "MOVE", "ATTACK") to provide context-sensitive advice.

Spoiler Protection: Only reveal the phase you are currently stuck on.
Step-by-Step: Click "Phase 1" to see opening moves, then switch to "Phase 2" as the fight progresses.
Real-time Aid: Keep this page open on a second screen while playing.

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Core Mechanic Analysis

Found at the bottom of every terminal card. This line defines the Primary Threat Rule you must obey to survive.

Instant Recall: Died quickly? Glance here to remember the fundamental rule (e.g., "Don't Move in Light").
Skill Focus: Tells you exactly which gameplay mechanic (Stealth, Timing, Combat) is prioritized.

Complete Survival Guide to The Spiral

Welcome to the most comprehensive Little Nightmares 3 Guide. This tool goes beyond a simple wiki—it is an interactive survival companion designed to help you navigate The Necropolis, The Candy Factory, and The Institute.

Mastering the Residents: A Tactical Approach

The antagonists in Little Nightmares 3 are driven by complex AI behaviors. Understanding their Core Mechanics is essential. For instance, Monster Baby operates on a "Red Light, Green Light" logic. By checking our Threat Matrix above, you can see she has high destruction power but low intelligence, meaning distraction is your best weapon.

How to Track Your Progress

For completionists, the "Hand-Eye Coordination" trophy (Chapter 4) is notoriously difficult. Use our Interactive Combat Terminal to check off this achievement once completed. Your browser will remember your victory, allowing you to use this page as a long-term tracker for your Platinum Trophy run.

Don't forget to check our Chapter 1 Tracker for a complete map of all collectable Crows in the Necropolis.