Leyak phantoms: X-Ray Lamp defense and base protection

Field Complaint

Something invisible keeps attacking me in my base. I hear wheezing but cannot see anything.

Validated Response

That wheezing is a Leyak — an invisible phantom that ambushes players and ignores armor. They are terrifying until you set up the right counter, then they become manageable. The X-Ray Lamp is your primary tool: it makes Leyaks visible and vulnerable to attack. Place X-Ray Lamps near your Crafting Bench and bed — these are the two spots Leyaks target most. For larger coverage, craft the X-Ray Tower, which has a much wider range than the lamp and serves as a base defense structure. Leyaks drop Leyak Essence on death, which is a crafting material for several late-game recipes. Base lighting matters more than you think — Leyaks are attracted to darkness, so keep your base well-lit with Standing Lamps and Construction Lights. The Portal Suppression Field upgrade on your Crafting Bench also reduces Leyak spawns during portal storms. If you get caught without a lamp, sprint to the nearest well-lit area — Leyaks are less aggressive in bright zones. Place lamps at choke points like doorways and hallways leading to your core base area so any approaching Leyak gets revealed before it reaches you.

Summary

Leyaks are why your base feels unsafe at night. X-Ray Lamps and good lighting are the solution, not brute force.

Prerequisites

• Experience at least one Leyak encounter to understand the wheezing warning sound
• Craft an X-Ray Lamp or X-Ray Tower
• Keep your base well-lit at all times

Recommended Loadout

• X-Ray Lamp (carried or placed near Crafting Bench)
• X-Ray Tower for permanent area denial
• Portal Suppression Field on Crafting Bench

Step-by-Step Route

1. Place X-Ray Lamps near your Crafting Bench and sleeping area — Leyaks target those locations specifically
2. Keep your entire base lit at night — Leyaks are attracted to darkness and move faster in it
3. Craft an X-Ray Tower for larger area protection, it has a bigger range than the handheld lamp
4. Point the X-Ray Lamp at a Leyak when it appears — it becomes visible, drops Leyak Essence, and flees
5. Install the Portal Suppression Field upgrade on your Crafting Bench to reduce Leyak spawn rates during Portal Storms
6. If caught without an X-Ray Lamp, sprint to the nearest lit area immediately
7. Place lamps at choke points like doorways and corridors where Leyaks naturally funnel through

Common Mistakes

• Building a dark base and wondering why Leyaks keep spawning inside
• Relying on melee combat against Leyaks — X-Ray weapons are the only effective approach
• Placing X-Ray Lamps in the center of open rooms instead of at choke points where coverage overlaps