Salvation/Scions

The Scions are the primary threat that the player must face in Salvation.

Overview
Scions are essentially humans that were forcibly evolved into what is supposedly the next stage in human evolution, but due to how violent and sudden the transformations were as a result of the Crimson Fog, the Scions became grotesque creatures that each had unique strands of DNA. Because of their widely varied appearances, behavior, and capabilities, universal statistics about Scions are near impossible to create.

Roamers
Roamers are the most common Scions known to mankind. Roamers are not as bizarre-looking as other Scions, but they do share a generally disturbing appearance. They appear to have behavior to that of someone who is lost. As a result, they lumber around erratically (hence their name).

Roamers can be located virtually everywhere and are treated mostly as pests compared to other intimidating Scions.

Pyros
Pyros are Scions that have the ability to produce fire. As such, Pyros are immune to fire damage and must be dispatched in a more conventional manner. Pyros are second in terms of common Scions and are usually located in open or devoid areas. Their behavior is not completely known. Pyros seem to travel in groups and are sometimes seen huddle together. However, this is not a horde mentality, as Pyros only stick together when they are unbothered but if they are, they will split up.

Spectres
Spectres are considered the most dangerous kind of Scion as they have the attribute of becoming invisible at will. Spectres are rare to find but if they are disturbed, they will enter a predatory state. It is usually recommended that you carry flares or another type of light source as the photons from direct light exposure can slightly disrupt Spectre invisibility.

Spectre behavior is remarkable; as they actually have homes that they establish and will usually hunt for other animals or humans to bring back to their fellow Spectres. Another thing noticable is that Spectres only work with one another, and are very uncooperative with Scions of different races.

Hellions
Hellions are dogs that were afflicted by the Crimson Fog and transformed into hideous, bloodsucking hounds. Hellions are considered very dangerous as they are impossible to run away from in general. Unless you have enough obstacles to keep Hellions at bay, it is recommended that you stand your ground as running away will only increase the Hellions' anger and determination.

How to kill Scions
At first, Scions could be killed just like normal humans, but as time went on and the infection became more complex, Scions gained unique weaknesses that had to be exploited in order to eradicate them. For example, Beserkers cannot be killed with headshots due to the increase in bone density on their skulls.