Editing Ambush

{{Entities
|title=Ambush
|image=<gallery>
Ambush2.png|Version 3 (Current)
Ambush Original.png|Version 2 (Scrapped/Old)
AmbushReallyOld.png|Version 1 (Scrapped/Oldest)
</gallery>
|attack=Speeds through multiple rooms, rebounding 2-4 times, killing anyone in its line of sight.
|damage=*{{Icons|Damage}} 100
*{{Icons|Instakill}} Instant Death (SUPER HARD MODE)
|date_added=August 10, 2022
|creator(s)=
*[[Ghostly_Wowzers]]
*[[Lightning_Splash]]
|floors=*[[Hotel|The Hotel]]
|sound1='''Near''' [[File:Ambush Near Noise.mp3]]
|sound2='''Far''' [[File:AmbushScream.mp3]]
|sound3='''Arrival''' [[File:Ambusharrival.mp3]]
|sound4='''Jumpscare #1 (WARNING: LOUD)'''[[File:JumpscareAmbushScream.mp3]]
|sound5='''Jumpscare #2 (WARNING: LOUD)''' [[File:Ambushjumpscare.mp3]]|sound6='''Crucifix (WARNING: LOUD)''' [[File:AmbushCrucifixHQ.mp3]]|sound7=|caption=}}
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<option>{{Quote|quote=It gets you when you least suspect it! It has a unique scream. Once you hear it, be prepared!|speaker=[[Guiding Light]]}}</option>
<option>{{Quote|quote=Coming back for seconds!|speaker='''Rebound''' [[Achievements|Achievement]] description}}</option>
</choose>
'''Ambush''' is a lethal [[List of Entities|entity]] in ''[[DOORS]]'', appearing in the [[Hotel]].

=={{Icons|Overview}} Appearance==
''Ambush'' takes on the appearance of a distorted and "glitchy" white face with exaggerated proportions. It has a monstrous, vaguely oval mouth lined with a multiple rows of inner teeth, a set of large, round, black hollow eyes with gray-green bags under them and emits an green-orange aura. 

=={{Icons|Behavior}} Behavior ==
''Ambush'' has a rare chance to replace [[Rush]] when spawning in, with said chance increasing the further players progress through the [[Hotel]]. It is most likely to spawn after [[The Library]], and cannot spawn in [[The Greenhouse]]. ''Ambush'' is significantly faster than Rush, but unlike Rush, it cannot open any unopened doors.  

Once it spawns, ''Ambush'' emits a high-pitched distorted "scream" before speeding through rooms shattering any lights inside of them. When it reaches an unopened door, it will turn around and backtrack through previous rooms. When it reaches a closed door (preceding doors close as players progress), it will either despawn, or turn around and repeat. This process is known as rebounding. ''Ambush'' may rebound anywhere from 2~4 times (6 times before the Hotel+ update){{Fact}} before despawning. 

After the [[Update Logs|Hotel+ Update]], ''Ambush's'' presence will not cause the lights to flicker.  

=== Notes===

* As of the Backdoor update, it can be observed that Ambush deals 100 damage, instead of being classified as an instant-kill. Having any amount of overheal from [[Starlight]] found in the Backdoor will allow you to survive a hit from ''Ambush''.
* Ambush has received many changes related to how early it can spawn:
** Before Hotel+ it could spawn as early as door 5<ref>https://www.speedrun.com/roblox_doorsce/runs/mro4r5dm<nowiki/>Ambush% WR before the Hotel+ update.</ref>.
** When Hotel+ released, it could spawn as early as door 2<ref>https://www.speedrun.com/roblox_doorsce/runs/m7267j9z<nowiki/>Ambush% WR after Hotel+ but before the change. 

Ambush spawns in door 3.</ref>. but this was changed shortly after (in early February).
** After this fast change (early February 2023), it could probably spawn as early as door 16<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWsDPxQJIGk<nowiki/>Ambush spawns in door 16. Run after the change and before the Modifiers update.

''[The earliest Ambush spawn i could find]''</ref>.<!-- Maybe it was possible even earlier.
If someone has a video after March 2023 and before Modifiers update where Ambush spawns before door 16, please add it. -->
** Since the Modifiers update, it could spawn as early as door 9.<ref>https://www.speedrun.com/roblox_doorsce/runs/zg883pjy<nowiki/>Ambush% WR, before after the Modifiers update and before The Hunt: First Edition update.

Ambush spawns in door 9.</ref>
** '''Currently''', and since the Backdoor update (The Hunt 2024), it can spawn as early as door 3<ref>https://www.speedrun.com/roblox_doorsce/runs/yvlrgo6z 

Ambush% WR after The Hunt: First edition update.  Ambush spawns in door 3.</ref>.
* In the majority of successful runs, it is very likely that ''Ambush'' will spawn at least once. However, it is possible to complete the game without encountering ''Ambush'' (in which case, [[Halt]] would be almost guaranteed to spawn in that run).
** It is also possible for both ''Ambush'' and Halt to spawn in the same run.   
***Although ''Ambush'' will usually spawn once each run, it can spawn up to two or three times. (Especially with the modifier Back For Seconds.)
*''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s hitbox operates off [https://create.roblox.com/docs/workspace/raycasting ray-casting], similar to [[Rush]]. This means that aside from closets and beds, players can hide anywhere that is outside of ''Ambush'''s line of "sight", such as basements, blocked stairwells, sub-rooms in locked rooms, and behind certain objects (these areas are known as "safe spots"). This strategy is recommended for beginners, as ''Ambush'' is difficult to survive by [[hiding]]. However, do not treat Ambush's ray-casting as Rush's, as it can ray-cast you from all around  [[The Courtyard]]. Unless if you're far away or hiding behind trees is safe. 
** However, as of the [[Update Logs|Hotel+ Update]], ''Ambush'' is able take random "paths" when it travels (which may inclu<nowiki/>de passing through walls), potentially causing it to enter safe spots.
** This strategy can be applied to Rush as well, although Rush's [https://create.roblox.com/docs/workspace/raycasting ray-casting] is much smaller than ''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s.
**Another difference between ''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s ray-casting and Rush's ray-casting is that ''Ambu''<nowiki/>''sh'''s ray-casting origin is higher than that of Rush's, meaning that certain safe spots, such as crouching behind fallen bookshelves and beside beds, do not protect players from ''Ambush''.
***When using "shorter" safe spots (such as luggage carts) to "hide" from ''Ambush'', it is recommended that players crouch to reduce their chance of death. This is because crouching lowers the height of Humanoid<nowiki/>RootPart, which is ''Ambush's'' ray-cast destination.
**Due to ''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s ray-casting, it is recommended for players to not hide inside closets or beds that are facing the previous room.
**Watching ''Ambush'' approach the room a player is in before hiding poses a greater risk of death because of its very large hitbox.
*''Ambush'' will not attack in the following rooms unless an ''Ambush'' [[Modifiers|modifier]] is enabled:
**[[The Reception]]
**[[Seek|Seek's]] Crescendos
**[[Seek|Seek's]] Chases
**[[The Grand Hallway]]
**[[The Library]]
**[[The Courtyard]] (it can still pass through it if spawned in a previous door)
**[[Hotel#Dark Rooms|Dark Rooms]], including [[The Greenhouse]], but not [[The Basement]]
**[[Halt|Halt's]] Hallway
**[[The Electrical Room]]
**Any room lacking a [[hiding]] spot
*If a player dies while ''Ambush'' is still rebounding, the game will display text reading: ''"Wait until it is safe"'' on top of the [[Revive]] button until it despawns. This is the same case for A-120. 
**This also occurs during the Seek chase, in Halt's corridor, and for any other approaching entities.
**The 30-second timer only begins once the revive can be used.
*Entering Halt's hallway will normally despawn ''Ambush.''
*When ''Ambush'' is close to the player's room, the lighting will slightly dim to signal its arrival. The same goes for [[Rush]].
*''Ambush'' will shake the screen slightly as it prepares to ambush the player.
*Before the Hotel+ Update, ''Ambush'' flickered the lights before attacking. As of the Hotel+ Update, lights will no longer flicker prior to ''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s arrival, leaving players only able to easily identify ''Ambush'' spawning by its sound cues.
*If ''Ambush'' is to spawn in Rooms 2 or 3, or the second or third door after the Library, Halt's sequence, or a Seek chase, it would be harder to survive ''Ambush'' as it rebounds quicker due to it spawning less doors away. 
**The same applies to Rush, [[The Rooms#Entities|A-60]], and [[The Rooms#Entities|A-120]].
**The same also applies later on in the run, when the rooms despawning threshold is reduced to 4 or more notably 3.

===[[2023 April Fools Event|Super Hard Mode]]===  
*''Ambush'' has a greater chance of spawning earlier in the run.
*''Ambush'' can and is almost guaranteed to rebound more than 4 times, and has the chance to rebound 20+ times.{{Fact}}
*In the [[2023 April Fools Event]], Ambush lasts longer than usual, this also applies for the "Back for Seconds" [[Modifiers|Modifier]].

=== [[Modifiers]] ===

* If the "Again & Again & Again" modifier is enabled, ''Ambush'' will behave differently:
** An ''Ambush'' will always have a first appearance in door 7. 
** ''Ambush'' will only rebound once, always with its arrival sound cue previously. It will repeat this every 20-40 seconds. And can do it in every room (except during Seek chases and Halt encounters). 
** ''Ambush'' will never despawn. 
** Every ''Ambush'' that spawns will behave this way. And there can be more than once at the same time. 
* If the "Afterimage" modifier is activated, ''Ambush'' will be much faster. This modifier also secretly increases Ambush's spawn rate a little.
* If the "Back For Seconds" modifier is enabled, Ambush always have a chance to spawn. Its first appearance will likely be at between doors 30-40. However, it usually appears 1-2 times so it is a good modifier to add if you are trying to obtain “Not Five Stars” and “Hotel Hell”.
* In the "Again, Again and Again" Modifier, if you nullify Ambush with a [[Crucifix]], Ambush may not spawn for a while and will be delayed.

=={{Icons|Trivia}} Strategy==
Because ''Ambush'' will mostly rebound multiple times,<ref>2-4 times</ref> if players linger in their hiding spot, [[Hide]] is likely to kick the player out of the space, which may result in death. This is made harder due to the fact that ''Ambush'' most often spawns after [[The Library]], where the time a player can hide is shorter. To counter this, the player should get in a hiding spot when ''Ambush'' is approaching and leave it when ''Ambush'' retreats, and then return to the spot as it approaches again, repeating this process whenever they hear ''Ambush'' returning.
*Since ''Ambush'' usually spawns after the second Seek Chase, when ''[[Void]]''<nowiki/>[[Void|'s]] room despawning threshold is reduced to 3, it is not recommended for players to open the next door during ''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s attack unless they are planning to hide in the next room, as this means the player will have much less time to react when ''Ambush'' comes.
*Alternatively, the player can hide in a basement, a room with a blocked stairwell, or generally behind any objects that block the line of sight between ''Ambush'' and the player. However, do not hide behind smaller objects (plant, etc.) as Ambush can see through smaller objects, unlike [[Rush]].
* It is not recommended to hide from ''Ambush'' under a bed (and to instead opt for a closet), as the exiting and entering animations are slower than the closet animations.
*A unique ambient sound is played when a door is opened and ''Ambush'' is spawned. The player will then have around 3 to 4 seconds before ''Ambush'' begins to attack them.
*If the player has made it far into the run, it is recommended to open each door and run in the general direction of a closet/safe spot. This will ensure that, if ''Ambush'' spawns, they will not die looking for a closet.
* As an alternative to all the items listed above, the player could use a [[crucifix]] against ''Ambush'', preventing it from attacking.
**This is extremely helpful, as ''Ambush'' is a difficult entity to survive. However, if the player is experienced at surviving ''Ambush'' whilst playing solo (or they have teammates who are experienced in multiplayer) it's best for the players to not use a crucifix with that motive, as it may be put to better use in The Greenhouse against [[Rush]] (if it catches the player off guard). 
***When doing the above in a solo run, the player should consider trying to hide while holding the crucifix. If the player is caught while doing this, the crucifix will automatically be used, protecting the player. However, if the player successfully avoids ''Ambush'' while doing this, the crucifix will be kept and could be used for later.  
**** Note that there is a small period lasting a few frames where the player is forced to put away the crucifix, but can still be killed when entering and exiting the hiding spot. Therefore, it is better to hide early than later in the time he is there.
*If ''Ambush'' were to spawn very close to the player, such as rooms 2, 3 or 4, or 2-3 rooms after the [[Seek]] chase, [[Library]], after [[Glitch]] or [[Void]] closing a door, or [[Halt]]'s sequence, ''Ambush'' would rebound quicker than normal, with its attack almost immediately ending due to the limited space he could rebound through.
**The same could be applied to Rush.
'''Tip:''' ''Don't hide under a bed with Ambush since it is harder to get back under them after getting out. The best places to hide are in a closet, or even better, in plain sight.''

== {{Icons|Modifiers}} Modifiers ==

* '''Back For Seconds''': Ambush will attack more. '''''(+10% Knobs) (Requires 'Unbound')'''''
* '''Again & Again & Again''': Ambush will endlessly attack. '''''(+25% Knobs) (Requires 'Hotel Hell')'''''
* '''Afterimage''': Ambush will attack faster. '''''(+15% Knobs) (Requires 'Unbound')'''''

==Bugs==
*For unknown reasons, the Rebound [[achievement]] was broken and unobtainable after the [[modifiers]] [[Update Logs|update]], but is now fixed.
*If the player has a weak internet connection or is playing on low graphics, ''Ambush'''s glow may remain in rooms until lighting updates.
*There were reports of a bug where, if the player dies to ''Ambush'', its jumpscare sound will loop infinitely.
**This was due to EchoSoundEffects being applied to ''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s jumpscare even after the sound stopped.
*When the Hotel+ Update was first released a bug occurred where ''Ambush'' would spawn in the upcoming room instead of the previous room. It would then proceed to rebound in reverse, however this was fixed shortly after release.
** This bug can still happen if players travelled through many rooms when ''Ambush'' is at the back.
*There was a bug where ''Ambush'' would clip through the floor of the room, causing the player to only see its eyes as they watched it rebound.
*There is a bug where if you open more doors after ''Ambush'' has done its first rebound, ''Ambush'' will not shatter the lights in the room/s that have just been opened when going through them. ''Ambush'' is most likely only meant to shatter the lights on the first rebound.
*There is a bug, where ''Ambush'' does not shatter the lights during its activity.
*There is a bug where coins may protect the player from dying to [[Rush]], ''Ambush'', [[The Rooms|A-60]], [[The Rooms|A-120]] and [[The Backdoor|Blitz]].
*There is a bug where [[Snare]] may protect the player from dying to Rush, ''Ambush'', A-60 and A-120.
* There is currently a bug with the "Again & Again & Again" modifier that allows the player to select this modifier, if the player has "Hotel Hell" achievement, even if the player does not have the "Unbound" achievement.
* There is a bug where If the player hides in a hiding spot while ''Ambush'' is near it, ''Ambush'' would still be able to kill the player.
* There is a bug where if the player opens doors while ''Ambush'' is moving, sometimes Ambush will skip its normal path and will go in a straight line to the next unopened door.
* There is a extremely rare bug where if ''Ambush'' kills a player the next door will open. This possibly happens because a part of the player gets flinged into the door, causing it to open.
* There is really rare bug since The Backdoor update where ''Ambush'' randomly disappears for a few seconds and appears again where he disappeared. The same can happen with Rush and Blitz.
* Ambush can be delayed when crucified when the "Again and Again and Again" Modifier is activated.

=={{Icons|Trivia}} Trivia== 
*''Ambush'' is named after the fact that it "ambushes" the player.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DoorsRoblox/status/1566604418761605121 "Ambush ambushes."] – DoorsRoblox, Twitter</ref>
*''Ambush'' was originally going to be classified as a "Mobble" entity, as an alternative version of [[Jack]].
*''Ambush'' is the fastest entity in the game, followed by Rush (excluding joke entities, such as [[2023 April Fools Event|April Fools]] entities and troll entities from KreekCraft's streams).
*''Ambush'' is the only entity with multiple attack sounds (in which the pitch is always randomly generated, equaling infinite tones).
*''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s scream comes from [https://www.roblox.com/library/8880765497 this audio].
*''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s scream is in the form of a Shepard's tone.
*''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s jumpscare appears for players that try to exploit the game. That version of ''Ambush'' is called Anticheat ''Ambush''. 
** Prior to the [[Update Logs|Hotel+ update]], a unique [[Guiding Light]] message would be shown, reading that ''Ambush'' has killed them infinite times, along with "bruh" repeated multiple times. After the Hotel+ update, the message will display as if ''Ambush'' has killed the player regularly.
** It also takes away 100 revives from the player because they tried to exploit.
**Anticheat ''Ambush'' also spawns 100,000 studs away from the hotel and is used to trick exploits into thinking Ambush spawned. [[Rush]] and [[Removed Content|Dread]] will spawn as well.{{Fact}}
*Prior to the Hotel+ Update, ''Ambush'''s sequence would begin immediately when the next room's door is opened. As of now, there is a significant delay before it spawns. The same applies to [[Rush]], but not as often as ''Ambush''.
**''Ambush'' can still spawn almost immediately after the next room is opened, as since the spawning time is randomized.
*''Ambush'' can rarely spawn while the player is in the [[The Basement]]. The player will be safe if they are in the basement and therefore not within the line of sight of the entity.
*''Ambush'' can also spawn in a room with no hiding spots, although the chances of this are probably very low.<ref>https://youtu.be/2twGxHHi8TI?t=1211</ref>
* Prior to the addition of [[The Greenhouse]] in the Hotel+ Update, ''Ambush'' could spawn in doors 90-98. In fact, it was very likely for it to spawn there. 
**After the Hotel+ Update, ''Ambush'' usually spawns between Doors 79-89 after players complete Seek's 2nd chase, if it even spawns. 
***''Ambush'' cannot spawn in the Greenhouse, though it can still go in there if the player opens the Greenhouse after ''Ambush'' has spawned.
* As of the [[Modifiers]] Update, If ''Ambush'' spawns in [[The Library]], it would go through all book "corridors" every rebound. 
**[[Figure|The Figure]], however, does not follow this path due to its programming that make it select certain nodes to go to, however ''Ambush'' is programmed to go to every available node.
*It is possible that a UGC item may be based on ''Ambush''. <ref>[https://twitter.com/RediblesQW/status/1572970317232082949 "(ambush too)"] – Redibles, Twitter</ref>
*''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s design was created by [[Ghostly Wowzers]] combining facial features that make images scary, with what resembles a front-facing Jack, and was edited.<ref>[https://doors-game.fandom.com/wiki/Message_Wall:WowzersItsMe?threadId=4400000000000095159#4400000000000315491 "i originally had no direction towards what to make ambush look like and just tried to reference what made images really scary (big soulless eyes and a giant mouth), i took the base image of a front-facing jack and just edited it a bunch to make the current ambush."] – Ghostly_Wowzers</ref><ref>[https://doors-game.fandom.com/wiki/Message_Wall:WowzersItsMe?threadId=4400000000000091188#4400000000000282980 "didnt really have an inspiration image for ambush, but i based it off jacks image and just edited around to see what would stick"] – Ghostly_Wowzers</ref>
*''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s design wasn't difficult to draw, being mostly drawn in under a day.<ref>[https://doors-game.fandom.com/wiki/Message_Wall:WowzersItsMe?threadId=4400000000000089547#4400000000000270713 Q: "Also, How hard was it designing the Characters (Rush, Ambush and Jack)?" A: "not that hard, they were mostly finished in under a day"] – Ghostly_Wowzers</ref>
*The image file for ''Ambush'' is called “scarywormface” as it is, referencing its 2nd original design.
*''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s magenta-green glow appears if a players graphics are set under 3.{{Fact}} 
**The red aura on ''Ambush'' is only seen if the players graphics are nearly maxed.
* Should ''Ambush'' bleed, it can be killed, although it is unknown if it can bleed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/RediblesQW/status/1564306280549867520 Q: "Does rush and ambush have a working circulatory system?" A: "if it bleeds, you can kill it... ive personally never seen them bleed"] – Redibles, Twitter</ref>
*In a tweet by [[Lightning Splash|LSPLASH]], it is said that ''Ambush'' "tastes like green".<ref>[https://twitter.com/LightningSplash/status/1648140044857757696 Q: "what does ambush taste like" A: gree n"] – LSPLASH, Twitter</ref>
*''Ambush'' could be the strongest entity, if put in an arena with every other entity.<ref>[https://doors-game.fandom.com/wiki/Message_Wall:WowzersItsMe?threadId=4400000000000159972 Q: If everything in the Hotel and Rooms were put into a Death Arena, which one would come out of it alive? A: oh, itll probably be ambush] -Ghostly_Wowzers</ref>
*Even though it's hard to see, Ambush has 4 rows of teeth.

=={{Icons|Achievement}} Related achievements==
<div style="overflow-y:scroll; height:320px; width:100%;">
{{Achievement
|title=Rebound
|image=Rebound Badge.png
|text=Coming back for seconds!
|text2=Survive ''Ambush''.}}
{{Achievement
|title=Unbound
|image=Unbound Badge.png
|text=Shut up, thanks.
|text2=Use a Crucifix against ''Ambush''.}}
{{Achievement
|image=dripsight.png
|title=In Plain Sight
|text=Quick, behind that conveniently shaped lamp!
|text2=Hide from an entity by staying out of sight.}}
</div>

=={{Icons|History}} History==
{{Log
|1=January 28, 2023
|2=''Ambush'' no longer flickers the lights upon arrival. Still breaks lights upon rebounding. Players can now only rely on sound to prepare for ''Ambush''.}}{{Log|November 21, 2022|Anti-Cheat mechanic introduced}}{{Log
|1=August 10, 2022
|2=Introduced.}}

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="190">
Ambush animated.gif|''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s animation.
Scar ywormface.png|''Ambush'' without the glow effect.
File:AmbushUnusedOldestSprite.png|Ambush's unused sprite.
Ambush Original.png|''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s old image in the Roblox marketplace named "ScaryWormFace". (Note: This image is private)
AmbushReallyOld.png|Mobble, what ''Ambush'' was originally intended to be, also ''Ambush'' oldest design.
File:AmbushTowerNew.png|''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s  design in the Tower Heroes x Doors event.
File:Amblush.png|''Ambush''’s design in [[2024 April Fools Event]]
AmbushJump.gif|''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s jumpscare.
File:AmbushTowerJumpscare.gif|Ambush's jumpscare in Tower Heroes.
Ambushcrucifix.png|The [[Crucifix]] being used on ''Ambush''.
AmbushChained.png|''Ambush'' being chained by the Crucifix.
Rebound Badge.png|''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s badge image, Rebound.
AmbushComintoYourFace.png|''Ambush'' in a doorway.
Ambush and screech.PNG|''Ambush'' along with [[Screech]].
AmbushCrucifixBug.png|''Ambush'', less than a millisecond away from ambushing the player.
Ambush appearing when the lights flicker..webp|''Ambush''<nowiki/>'s red glow (which can only be seen with maxed graphics).
Ambush As seen in a wardrobe.png|''Ambush'' as seen in a Wardrobe.
Close view of Ambush.png|A very close view of ''Ambush''.
Ambush28531.png|A far view of ''Ambush''.
</gallery>

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