The Fogmen Hostile

The Fogmen — Kenshi Factions reference image

The fog is not weather. The fog is them, and they are always hungry.

Degenerated Hivers in the Fog Islands who swarm anything that enters their fog. They eat the living and the dead.

Beginner WarningFogmen will eat your downed characters. Unlike bandits, they do not leave a recoverable body. A loss in the Fog Islands is usually permanent.

Overview

The Fogmen are Hivers whose minds have collapsed into a feral, ritualistic state. They infest the Fog Islands, worshipping the Fog Prince and dragging victims back to be devoured.

Gameplay Impact

The Fog Islands are one of the deadliest regions for an unprepared squad. Fogmen attack in endless waves, and a downed character is eaten alive — limbs first.

Joining & Reputation

No alliance is possible. Hiver characters are not spared. Killing the Fog Prince is a major mid-game achievement.

Military Strength

Fogmen are individually weak but attack with no fear and no end. Their crude weapons still kill a squad that gets surrounded and exhausted.

Best Uses

Best for: dangerous Toughness training, Fog Prince bounty, and access to Fog Island ruins. For experienced squads only.

Wanderer's Note

“Heavy armour is stronger than it looks. Put it on your front-line tank.”

The Fogmen
Type
Feral Hivers
Territory
Fog Islands
Worship
The Fog Prince
Threat
Devour the downed
Threat tier
Extreme