Nextbots
Every Evade nextbot explained: core round bots like Angry Munci and Lurking, special-round monsters like Trollge and Vine Dog, plus meme chase faces.
Introduction
Nextbots are the flat 2D monsters at the heart of Evade. Each round spawns two to four of them, and they hunt you through the 3D maps with a mix of meme faces and horror icons. The roster is enormous — 176+ confirmed nextbots — ranging from core round bots like Angry Munci and Lurking to special-round monsters like Vine Dog and Trollge, plus internet-famous meme faces like Trollface, Sanic and Obunga. This page is the catalogue: it explains how nextbots behave, which bots appear in normal rounds versus special rounds, and how each threat changes the way you move. We use community data for speed tiers and behaviour, because the developer does not publish full stats for every bot.
Top Nextbots Quick Reference
| Nextbot | Type | Threat | Behaviour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angry Munci | Core round | A | Classic chaser with a loud approach |
| Lurking | Core / special | A | Silent approach, watch the filter |
| Remu / Momo / Tsukasa / Hongo | Special round | S | Community S-tier hunters (community data) |
| Vine Dog | Special round | B | Church-round menace, use vertical routes |
| Trollge | Special round | B | Meme horror, dangerous in special rounds |
| Baldi / Defect / Eyeless / Fazbore | Special round | B | Special-round roster with varied tells |
Key Index
Angry Munci
The classic core bot every survivor learns first
Lurking
Silent threat that punishes players who ignore the filter
Remu / Momo / Tsukasa / Hongo
Community S-tier hunters that demand perfect movement
Vine Dog
Church-round monster that punishes flat routes
Trollge
Meme-horror bot that shines in special rounds
Meme Bots
Trollface, Sanic, Pingu, Obunga and friends
Core Mechanics
Every nextbot in Evade shares the same core design: a flat PNG monster that chases players through a 3D world, referencing the Garry's Mod Nextbot Chase meme. Contact damage is 125 and nextbots have roughly 500k health, which means you cannot realistically kill them — survival is about avoiding contact, not fighting back. Most nextbots are about 2% slower than a player at full speed, so the chase is decided by who keeps momentum, not who is faster. Each bot has a visual and audio tell: some scream loudly, some flicker, and the red-and-black warning filter rises as any chaser closes in. Special rounds change the cast and the rules — Double Trouble spawns twice as many bots, Triple Trouble even more, and some rounds are all chase-focused with follow-monster variants. The roster splits into core bots that appear most rounds, special-round monsters tied to gamemodes, and meme bots whose fame comes from internet culture.
Advantages
Knowing the roster turns a panic runner into a calm survivor. When you understand that Angry Munci telegraphs its approach, you can break line of sight before it reaches you, and when you know that Vine Dog punishes flat routes, you take the high ground. Recognizing the community S-tier hunters like Remu, Momo, Tsukasa and Hongo tells you which rounds demand perfect movement instead of casual jukes. The catalogue also explains the difference between normal and special round casts, so you can predict what you are up against when a special round banner appears. Knowing which bots are meme-tier jokes also saves your nerves — some chasers are more comedy than threat.
Challenges
Nextbot behaviour is community-documented, not officially published, so speed tiers and special-round availability can be wrong or change after updates. The community data distinguishes core bots well but becomes fuzzy for rare and event nextbots, especially on maps players rarely vote for. Some bots also behave differently depending on server size and map geometry, so a route that works in one lobby may fail in another. Players should treat the roster as a living document and double-check the Updates page when a new nextbot drops, because the developer adds and rebalances chasers regularly. Special-round rosters also expand with events, so old guides may not mention the newest chaser, and a bot that appears in a Halloween update can vanish from normal rotation the next season. Treat the count of 176+ as a living number rather than a fixed list, and cross-check the Updates page whenever you hear about a new addition.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick Tips
Learn the difference between core bots and special-round monsters before you panic. Core bots like Angry Munci and Lurking appear every round and telegraph their approach, while special-round monsters like Vine Dog and Trollge need specific counter-routes. Knowing which cast you are facing changes your whole movement strategy. Knowing the cast also helps you vote, because a map that is great against core bots can be deadly when a special round stacks three fast chasers on it, so pair your map choice with the expected roster.
Use the red-and-black warning filter as your early signal. It strengthens as any nextbot closes in, so when it rises you should already be turning or using a jump pad — reacting when the bot is on screen is often too late. Practise being one corner ahead of the filter instead of one corner behind the bot.
Treat the meme roster as variety, not danger. Faces like Trollface, Sanic and Pingu are mostly comedic and easier to outrun, which makes them good practice targets for movement. When a special-round S-tier like Remu shows up, switch to your safest route and save your utilities instead of gambling on a juke.
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