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Deep Dark Loot: Sculk Receptor

A new type of special loot in Deep Dark cities should be a Sculk Receptor! What does it do?
The Sculk Receptor is an item you can wear on your head. Once worn, you will get the blindness effect, but will also be able to see vibrations, like the Warden.
When a vibration occurs, the mob or projectile that caused it will get the glowing effect for roughly 1-2 seconds with a sculk-colored outline, and a glowing "dot" will be shown at the location of the vibration for roughly 5-10 seconds.
The Sculk Receptor would cover almost the top half of the player's head when worn, and will have one Sculk Tendril sticking out of the top. When wearing the Sculk Receptor, the Warden and Sculk Sensors will still be able to detect you, however.
And be careful: the Sculk Receptor makes the same noise as Sculk Sensors when it picks up a vibration, and will also pick up vibrations from the Warden. Be sure to stay away from noise in the Deep Dark when wearing this!
Benefits: This would allow players to find bats or other mobs in unexplored caves they couldn't previously find.
Adds a new, fun, optional challenge to the game.
Makes use of the blindness effect.
Edit: When holding it, it can highlight mobs causing vibrations, and you could craft it with a water bucket to hold it and suppress its sound, so the Warden won't be alerted of your presence.

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  • November 04, 2021 21:54
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  I like the idea, although it wouldn't be very convenient. The fact that the Warden has only sound perception makes it a weakness. I don't think it will be helpful for the one who wears it. Which other advantages would it have in order to compensate for the loss of sight?

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  The blindness effect doesn't obstruct 100% of your vision, it only lets you see a certain radius around yourself. In terms of other advantages, I'll admit it could need a bit more. Maybe when you're holding it in your hand it'll highlight mobs making vibrations, without the reduced eyesight.
  On that note... Maybe you could put it in a bucket using a crafting recipe, and it won't make any noises!