

Most common belief identify him as one of the fallen dragon slayer from Level 1275 or an agent affiliated by the Eye of Argos, considering that his behaviors mainly driven by sense of justice. Even then, his semblance of humanity and personality still remained. Many believed that the entity was once an ordinary wanderer, but somehow got corrupted, cursed, consumed by his own power, or by some other malevolent forces. This theory is unlikely to be true, considering the evidence that the Crimson Wanderer does bleed whenever they get hurt.


A popular theory suggested that the Crimson Wanderer is nothing but a sentient armor, so there's no body inside. Considering his heavy movement, it's estimated that his weight, complete with his armor and weapon, is about half a metric ton.Ĭurrently, it's uncertain what the Crimson Wanderer looks like under the armor. He carries a claymore that he keeps on his back, but he often drags it across the floor, causing a loud, scratching noises while he approach his target. The default form of the Crimson Wanderer is an over 2 meters tall knight in a fantastic metal armor, complete with an old, worn-out red cape. See the next section for the details of his forms. He's not to be considered as a shape-shifter, and his transformation is apparently part of his power. Initially, this is thought to be caused by an illusion, but further evidence proved that the Crimson Wanderer has actually multiple forms. There's conflicting accounts regarding the appearance of the Crimson Wanderer, suggesting that different individuals perceived them differently. He's widely considered as one of the most dangerous humanoid entities in The Backrooms that racked one of the highest kill count ever recorded. Default form of the Crimson Wanderer (Artwork by Haowei Wu)Ĭrimson Wanderer is a mysterious warrior of outstanding strength and skill, feared for his deadly power, but is also seen as a hero by many.
