| Élodie Rakoto | |
|---|---|
| |
| Gender | Female |
| Role | Occult Investigator |
| Nationality | French/Madagassian |
| DLC | A Binding of Kin |
| Voice Actor | Beatrix Moersch |
Élodie Rakoto is one of 28 Survivors 
currently featured in Dead by Daylight 
.
She was introduced as the Survivor of CHAPTER XVIII: A Binding of Kin, a Chapter DLC on 1 December 2020.
Contents
Overview
Élodie Rakoto is an occult investigator, able to use cunning tricks and stubborn resolve to keep herself alive.
Her personal Perks, Appraisal 
, Deception 
& Power Struggle 
, allow her to interact with objects in new ways, all while having a backup plan to escape Killers.
Difficulty rating: Intermediate
(based on only using her Unique Perks)
Lore
Born into a lush Parisian household, Élodie Rakoto grew up in a comfortable home miles away from the verdant island of Madagascar, her parents' birthplace. Her backpack was always heavy and usually contained no schoolwork. She carried the essentials: a few history books, some printed maps, and a compact shovel. Instead of wasting away with regurgitated facts from her classes, she explored the city to discover the stories behind each statue, neighbourhood, and street sign. She collected bits and pieces of Paris, making it her own.
When she was fourteen, her parents took her to Dyer Island for a 'business trip.' To her grand disappointment, the island was a private site for exclusive members of the Imperiatti. She was forced to attend pretentious and awkward social mixers daily. After a few weeks on the island, she met the Pariahs, like-minded teenagers who had no interest in being pawns for their parents' political chessboard. On dull, rainy nights she would convince them to sneak out and explore the island unsupervised.
One foggy evening, they stumbled upon an abandoned internment camp. Felix, one of the Pariahs, didn’t want to go in, but Élodie insisted. Inside, they found a strange underground laboratory in ruins. The Pariahs grew excited, browsing through the strange apparatuses for trophies and mementos. But Élodie noticed something in the far-left corner of the wall: odd scratches in the shape of a circle. She ran her fingernails against the cool concrete—the marks were deep and narrow. A warm whisper suddenly sent her mind adrift—
—Deep, rumbling thunder. Black, glistening waves. An ashen sanded beach. Incomplete. She was compelled to touch the ice-cold sand and draw a circle with a line in the middle.
A sharp thunderclap and lightning whipped the sky. The ground shook as sleek, obsidian claws tore through the concrete floor, ripping the earth open. The building began to collapse and Élodie spotted her mother wielding a bizarre instrument while her father told her to run. Then--
Complete darkness.
Élodie never saw her parents again.
For years, this nightmare woke her in the middle of the night, cold, sweating, shaking like a leaf. As a child she suffered from night terrors and often resisted going to bed. To soothe her mind, her grandma would light a tea candle and tell her stories until the wick extinguished in a hot pool of liquefied wax. The perfume of the warm vanilla-scented wax would lull Élodie to sleep as she envisioned stories of legendary heroes defeating fear and foes. Élodie had forgotten the stories, but she still remembered her longing for the verdant Malagasy rain forests and colossal mountains that her grandmother described. When Élodie felt cold and numb with grief, she would light a vanilla-scented candle and summon her childhood memories of this distant, idyllic place, raising her spirits to rise above her crippling depression.
Fourteen years later, Élodie still searched for the missing pieces of the puzzle. No rational explanation could explain her parents' disappearance, so she had been looking elsewhere. She researched any and all legends that mentioned a dark force that snatched people at night without a trace. From there, she translated old tales and built a tapestry of narratives from around the world that corroborated the uncanny way her parents had vanished on Dyer's island. She also gathered artefacts made by ancient civilisations who sought to destroy or resurrect the incomprehensible and indescribable Thing that took her parents. There were various names for it, differing from one language to the next: The Abyss, The Infinite, The Hole.
Her findings pushed her further into the dark field of occultism. The Pariahs were long gone. She'd alienated them with her theories. But she refused to give up on her parents.
Élodie had to set out into the cold, misty evening. She turned a corner, leaving Paris' 13th Arrondissement, an eccentric neighbourhood with a substantial library dating from the middle ages. She had pressing work to do for Hazra Shah, the Collector, an occult specialist who archived rare artefacts.
He’d recruited her after she’d salvaged a rare stolen Maori statue of spidery fangs like the claws she'd seen on Dyer's island. For the next five years, Élodie had been procuring occult relics for the Collector. In exchange, he provided large sums of money, equipment, and precise information about obscure manuscripts.
Just as the Collector requested, she had secured the annals of a witch trial convicting a mother birthing conjoined twins in the 17th century. According to legend, an occult incantation was engraved on a set of skulls, all of which the Collector possessed except one—the witch's skull. There were no traces of where the skull was now, but Élodie had found a newspaper article dating back to the same year, mentioning that most remains had been relocated to the catacombs to avoid a pandemic. Élodie was acting on a hunch. Breaking into the catacombs to retrieve a lost skull involved certain risks, but no more than the previous work she'd done for the Collector.
With a flashlight, she followed the ancient layout of the catacombs and spotted a collapsed wall. A few large stones blocked the way in. She grabbed her portable XRF-analyser and scanned the materials of the wall. Working for the Collector had its perks. The brick mortar had been poorly mixed, showing high traces of sand. The whole thing was brittle, and the ground was moist from the damp evening air. This was her way in.
The journey beneath was long and treacherous. The air was heavy and mouldy. She gasped when her key-chain flashlight hit an endless wall of bleached-white skulls.
Something cracked behind her. She spun around and collided headfirst with a baseball bat. Pain exploded in her skull and darkness filled her view.
When she came to, a man was carrying her over his shoulder, venturing deeper inside the catacombs. He was wearing a dark robe.
The Black Vale.
She'd managed to elude them until now. Ruthless and lethal, they went by many names. She'd figured out that they ultimately all worked for the same group, a ring of occult fanatics rumoured to perform human sacrifices for what they called The Old One. She had to get out of here fast.
Élodie spotted a loose skull on the wall, grabbed it and smashed it on her assaulter's head. Stunned, the man lost his balance and Élodie hit the ground running. As she turned a corner, she suddenly felt a sharp pain to her side.
She looked down and saw a large blade planted there. Shocked, she removed the knife and warm blood spurted out.
Her heartbeat rang in her ears as her vision blurred.
She fell to her knees. Summoning all her strength, she drew a circle on the ground with a shaking, blood-red finger and traced a line in the middle.
An opaque heaviness fell over her shoulders. A familiar scent of vanilla-spiked fruits and lychee nuts coated the air. Thin, tropical rain drizzled down leafy vines. Warmth.
Madagascar.
A ghostly cry erupted from the thick foliage.
Élodie looked up and the vines turned into hissing snakes. The soft canopy soil suddenly turned ashen and collapsed under her feet. She sank into something dense and cold that swallowed her like quicksand. She screamed, before being smothered by... the abyss...the infinite... the hole...
She found what she had been searching for.
Arcus entries
- This section lists Arcus entries specifically about Élodie Rakoto.
Tome I
- Arcus 1513
- This entry's connection to Élodie had to be retconned as CHAPTER XVIII: A Binding of Kin would not release for another year when Tome I - Awakening was released.
Élodie's Perks
These are Perks which start off only appearing in Élodie's Bloodweb 
. After achieving Level 30, Teachable versions of these Perks can be found:
- Appraisal - Level 30
- Deception - Level 35
- Power Struggle - Level 40
Once obtained, other Survivors will be able find Élodie's Perks in their respective Bloodwebs from that point onwards.
|
Appraisal | You have a careful eye that notices what many overlook.<br>Start the Trial with '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">3 Tokens</span>''':
* When a Chest has already been opened, consume '''<span class="luaClr clr clr6" style="color: #ff8800;">1 Token</span>''' to rummage through it for an Item. * Rummage through Chests '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">40</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">60</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">80</span> %''' faster. <p>''Rummaging is only available once per Chest.'' |
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Deception | Your adventurous lifestyle requires moments of crafty misdirection.<br>Interact with a Locker while holding the ''Sprint button'' to trigger a ''Loud Noise Notification'' for the killer at your location instead of entering the Locker.
* You will not leave any Scratch Marks or Pools of Blood for the next '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">3 seconds</span>'''. <p>''Deception'' can only be triggered once every '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">60</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">50</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">40</span> seconds'''.Your adventurous lifestyle requires moments of crafty misdirection.
Interact with a Locker  while holding the Sprint button to trigger a Loud Noise Notification for the killer at your location instead of entering the Locker.
Deception can only be triggered once every 60/50/40 seconds. |
|
Power Struggle | You have never given up and you are not about to start now.<br>While being carried by The Killer, reaching '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">35</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">30</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">25</span> %''' Wiggling progression activates ''Power Struggle'':
* You can drop a nearby, standing Pallet to stun the Killer and escape their grasp. <p>''Power Struggle'' deactivates after triggering successfully.<br>''<span class="luaClr clr clr9" style="color: #e7cda2;">"I relied on others to protect me once and I lost everything. Never again." — Élodie Rakoto</span>''You have never given up and you are not about to start now.
While being carried by The Killer, reaching 35/30/25 % Wiggling progression activates Power Struggle:
Power Struggle deactivates after triggering successfully. |
Achievements
- Main Article: Achievements
There is currently 1 Achievement which is related to Élodie.
| Icon | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Adept Élodie | Escape with Élodie Rakoto using only her Unique Perks: Appraisal , Deception & Power Struggle .
|
Customisation
Players can customise their Character by choosing one outfit style from each category. Blood-stained attire is obtained after Élodie reaches Level 50 and prestiges.
Élodie's attire includes:
Base Cosmetics
Default
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Élodie | 
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Common | A woman who witnessed her parents' disappearance and found clues to their fate in occult artefacts. |
|
Breezy Crop | 
|
Common | A loose-fitting, long-sleeved crop top. The pendant was a gift from Élodie's mother, received days before their final trip together. |
|
Fancy Slims | 
|
Common | Pants that weren't specifically made for Élodie, but they fit like they were. |
Prestige
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bloody Élodie |
|
Rare | A woman who witnessed her parents' disappearance and found herself on a similar, bloody path. | 3rd Prestige Reward |
|
Spattered Crop |
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Rare | A loose-fitting, long-sleeved crop top that's stained with the blood of many. | 1st Prestige Reward |
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Scarlet Slims |
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Rare | Pants that weren't specifically made for Élodie, though they carry some of her blood. | 2nd Prestige Reward |
Alternatives
Event
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Event | Exclusive to Event Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th Anniversary Crown |
|
Event | A crown crafted for a very special anniversary.
"Thank you for supporting & inspiring us along the years!" - The Dead by Daylight Team |
Fifth Year Anniversary | Yes |
DLC
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sunset Crop |
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Common | A comfortable crop top that's shared many adventures with Élodie. | CHAPTER XVIII: A Binding of Kin |
Archives
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Tome | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adventurers' Frohawk |
|
Rare | A bold style that stays in place during hectic expeditions. | Cave Walker | Endless Adventures | 8 | 15 |
|
Undergrounder |
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Rare | A waterproof spelunking vest, made for explorations deep into the Earth. | Cave Walker | Endless Adventures | 8 | 21 |
|
Caving Shorts |
|
Rare | Lightweight and durable shorts paired with the all-important knee guards. | Cave Walker | Endless Adventures | 8 | 5 |
|
Dread Wrap |
|
Very Rare | A casual headwrap that doesn't overdo it, allowing some strategically placed dreadlocks to hang down. | Afropunk | Community | 9 | 36 |
|
Gold Trim Renegade |
|
Very Rare | A cool, opened jacket that's perfectly accented with the golden glimmers on the chains and zipper. | Afropunk | Community | 9 | 60 |
|
Snake in a Cage |
|
Very Rare | Stylishly torn denim shorts and a striking snake tattoo behind fishnet stockings. | Afropunk | Community | 9 | 7 |
| Completed Outfits | ||||||||
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Collection | Tome | Tiers | |
|
Cave Walker | 
|
Rare | Her explorations took her down many a path, and she wasn’t fazed by the prospect of spelunking through a dark cave. | Endless Adventures | 8 | 5,15,21 | |
|
Afropunk |
|
Very Rare | A ferociously bold, confident and accepting look that is here to stay.
Design inspired by Selena Fay. |
Community | 9 | 7,36,60 | |
In-Game Store
Outfits
- Linked Cosmetics : click on the icon in the table below to see the individual parts of a Cosmetic Set and their descriptions.
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Contents | Collection | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Occult Seeker | Common | There was a long road ahead, and she was ready for it. | Zig-a-Zag (Green)
Perfect Pairs (Blue) |
Élodie Essentials | 90  |
1800  |
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The Kin Seeker | Common | There was a long road ahead, and she was ready for it. | Zig-a-Zag (Blue)
Perfect Pairs (Grey) |
Élodie Essentials | 90 |
1800 |
|
The Relic Seeker | Common | There was a long road ahead, and she was ready for it. | Zig-a-Zag (Orange)
Perfect Pairs (Olive) |
Élodie Essentials | 90 |
1800 |
|
The Mystery Seeker | Common | There was a long road ahead, and she was ready for it. | Zig-a-Zag (Pink)
Perfect Pairs (Dark Blue) |
Élodie Essentials | 90 |
1800 |
|
Destination Prague | Uncommon | One of many outfits packed into Élodie’s suitcase as she traveled the world, searching for answers. | Shoulder Glider (Red)
Flowy Crop (Black & Blue) World Walkers (Black) |
Circumnavigator | 180 |
3600 |
|
Destination Cape Town | Uncommon | One of many outfits packed into Élodie’s suitcase as she traveled the world, searching for answers. | Shoulder Glider (Dirty Blonde)
Flowy Crop (White) World Walkers (Blue) |
Circumnavigator | 180 |
3600 |
|
Destination Singapore | Uncommon | One of many outfits packed into Élodie’s suitcase as she traveled the world, searching for answers. | Shoulder Glider (Blonde)
Flowy Crop (Red & Gray) World Walkers (Gray) |
Circumnavigator | 180 |
3600 |
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The Global Phenomenon | Rare | A swanky style composed of pieces from around the world. | Paris Chic
Calabria Blouse Ticino Skirt |
Landmark | 675 |
|
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The International | Rare | A swanky style composed of pieces from around the world. | New York Chic
Los Cabos Blouse Catalonia Skirt |
Landmark | 675 |
13500 |
|
Reindeer Onesie
|
Very Rare | She did her best to combat the loneliness of the holidays, and her onesie was an essential part of that effort. | One-piece Outfit | Holiday Horror | 1080 |
|
|
Seoul Queen | Very Rare | Before meeting with a lucrative collector in Seoul's most luxurious districts, she decides to get the royal treatment. She visits Apgujeong Rodeo Street for a day of self-care. | Wide Brim Hat
Forest Grazer Ultra-Sheer Tan Tights |
Seoul Sights | 1080 |
21600 |
|
Bearer of Gifts
|
Very Rare | She attended a high-end event at an art gallery to meet an important dealer of rare jewels. | One-piece Outfit | Greek Legends | 1080 |
|
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Gala Imposter | Very Rare | She dressed up to attend a high-end gala and locate the stolen artifact she was looking for. | Sparkling Barrette
Off-Shoulder Gown Black & Gold Shoes |
Gold & Silk | 1080 |
21600 |
Heads
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shoulder Glider (Red) | Uncommon | A full, natural hairstyle that curls just above the shoulders. | Destination Prague | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800 |
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Shoulder Glider (Dirty Blonde) | Uncommon | A full, natural hairstyle that curls just above the shoulders. | Destination Cape Town | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800 |
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Shoulder Glider (Blonde) | Uncommon | A full, natural hairstyle that curls just above the shoulders. | Destination Singapore | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800 |
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Paris Chic | Rare | A smart, confident hairstyle. Teashade-framed sunglasses conceal the unanswered questions that swirl in her mind. | The Global Phenomenon | Landmark | 250 |
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New York Chic | Rare | A smart, confident hairstyle. Teashade-framed sunglasses conceal the unanswered questions that swirl in her mind. | The International | Landmark | 250 |
4500 |
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Wide Brim Hat | Very Rare | A sassy look for the perfect poker face during her meeting with an artifact collector. | Seoul Queen | Seoul Sights | 400 |
7200 |
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Sparkling Barrette | Very Rare | A barrette tucked on the side to glamorize her beautiful natural hair. | Gala Imposter | Gold & Silk | 400 |
7200 |
Torsos
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Zig-a-Zag (Green) | Common | A bold crop top that goes wild with its pattern. | The Occult Seeker | Élodie Essentials | 50 |
900 |
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Zig-a-Zag (Blue) | Common | A bold crop top that goes wild with its pattern. | The Kin Seeker | Élodie Essentials | 50 |
900 |
|
Zig-a-Zag (Orange) | Common | A bold crop top that goes wild with its pattern. | The Relic Seeker | Élodie Essentials | 50 |
900 |
|
Zig-a-Zag (Pink) | Common | A bold crop top that goes wild with its pattern. | The Mystery Seeker | Élodie Essentials | 50 |
900 |
|
Flowy Crop (Black & Blue) | Uncommon | A light crop top that hangs loosely without being baggy. Best for a warm climate. | Destination Prague | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800 |
|
Flowy Crop (White) | Uncommon | A light crop top that hangs loosely without being baggy. Best for a warm climate. | Destination Cape Town | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800
|
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Flowy Crop (Red & Gray) | Uncommon | A light crop top that hangs loosely without being baggy. Best for a warm climate. | Destination Singapore | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800 |
|
Calabria Blouse | Rare | An airy silk scarf draped over a finely made Italian blouse. | The Global Phenomenon | Landmark | 250 |
|
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Style Bomber | Rare | An airy silk scarf draped over a finely made Italian blouse. | The International | Landmark | 250 |
4500 |
|
Pathfinder’s Sweater | Rare | A sweater for a girl fixated on her goal, wherever it takes her. | No Outfit | Ugly Sweaters | 250 |
4500 |
|
Urban Dress Coat | Very Rare | A feminine look she changes into after browsing the stylish outfits of the Seoul fashion scene. | Seoul Queen | Seoul Sights | 400 |
7200 |
|
Off-Shoulder Gown | Very Rare | An elegant violet gown with a thigh slit to show off her shoes. | Gala Imposter | Gold & Silk | 400 |
7200 |
Legs
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Perfect Pairs (Blue) | Common | Slim-fit denim that manages to pair well with nearly any top. | The Occult Seeker | Élodie Essentials | 50 |
900 |
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Perfect Pairs (Grey) | Common | Slim-fit denim that manages to pair well with nearly any top. | The Kin Seeker | Élodie Essentials | 50 |
900 |
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Perfect Pairs (Olive) | Common | Slim-fit denim that manages to pair well with nearly any top. | The Relic Seeker | Élodie Essentials | 50 |
900 |
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Perfect Pairs (Dark Blue) | Common | Slim-fit denim that manages to pair well with nearly any top. | The Mystery Seeker | Élodie Essentials | 50 |
900 |
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World Walkers (Black) | Uncommon | Hip hugging leggings that have traveled more than most people. | Destination Prague | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800 |
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World Walkers (Blue) | Uncommon | Hip hugging leggings that have traveled more than most people. | Destination Cape Town | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800 |
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World Walkers (Gray) | Uncommon | Hip hugging leggings that have traveled more than most people. | Destination Singapore | Circumnavigator | 100 |
1800 |
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Ticino Skirt | Rare | A posh skirt that’s been to many a riverside. | The Global Phenomenon | Landmark | 250 |
|
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Catalonia Skirt | Rare | A posh skirt that’s been to many a riverside. | The International | Landmark | 250 |
4500 |
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Ultra-Sheer Tan Tights | Very Rare | A pair of nude tights for a Spring look that keeps her fashionable without the discomfort of a cold morning. | Seoul Queen | Seoul Sights | 400 |
7200 |
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Black & Gold Shoes | Very Rare | Luxurious and tasteful, her low heels showcased her style. | Gala Imposter | Gold & Silk | 400 |
7200 |
DLC
- Main Article: Downloadable Content
Élodie Rakoto is currently part of 2 DLCs:
Trivia
- Élodie' was one of the five members of The Pariahs, a group of teenage outcasts whose parents were a part of "The Imperiatti", a cult aware of the existence of The Entity .
- Felix was another member of The Pariahs. Élodie's Lore confirms they met before.
- This means that Élodie and Felix are the only two original Survivors to have met each other before being taken by the Entity.
- Felix was another member of The Pariahs. Élodie's Lore confirms they met before.
- The Black Vale mentioned in her backstory connects Élodies lore to that of Victor & Charlotte Deshayes.
- Élodie's last name, "Rakoto" is a very common last name amongst Madagascans.
- However, in the Public Test Build Patch Notes, Élodie had the last name "Beaumont" for unknown reasons.
- Élodie's Character was hinted at by Arcus 1513 of Tome I - Awakening. There, an "unknown Survivor who comes from a world where a cult for The Entity exists" is mentioned. It is also said that "[her] memories suggest she was a detective of sorts". The aforementioned descriptions tie in with Élodie's Character and backstory perfectly.
- As such, Élodie is the second Character and first Survivor to have had Lore about herself in the game prior to her release.
