Twisted Gourdy

In his passive state, Twisted Gourdy is nearly indistinguishable from his Toon counterpart, except for small red pupils within his white irises, Ichor tears streaming from his eyes, and a small Ichor splotch on his head. He also has more leaves on his head than his Toon form and appears to be partially submerged in a puddle of Ichor. When he enrages, Twisted Gourdy transforms into a centaur-like beast (reminiscent of Twisted Shelly). His upper chest darkens to a deeper orange, while his stomach and six legs — three on each side — are engulfed in Ichor. His smile is replaced by a frown, and his white pupils shift to a glowing red. When spotting a Toon, his expression becomes more anguished, resembling his Toon counterpart's hurt face but with significantly smaller pupils.

Twisted Gourdy speaks once when Toons enter a Floor (specifically Floor 5 or higher), and is guaranteed to spawn on Floor 20. Similar to Twisted Glisten, he has a rage meter displayed above his head, but it requires Items to decrease. The bar turns red at 75% and begins flickering at 90%. Upon reaching full capacity, he enrages, gaining a massive speed increase and becoming hostile for the remainder of the Floor while dealing 1 Heart of damage per hit. Unlike Twisted Glisten, who roams the map, Twisted Gourdy remains stationary. His enraged speed of 26 surpasses both Twisted Glisten and Twisted Pebble, nearly matching 4 Star Run Speed. During Panic Mode, he reaches 32.5, making him the fastest Twisted in the game (excluding Twisted Dyle's variable maximum speed).

Twisted Gourdy operates on a similar principle to Twisted Glisten — players must manage a bar to prevent aggro. His meter fills more slowly and he stays stationary until angered, but satisfying his demands can be costly depending on your inventory. Gigi and Cocoa are the only Toons who can sustain his passivity indefinitely through consistent Item generation and feeding.

Players must give Gourdy Items to keep him docile. His meter resets completely when any Item is given, regardless of value. Once the meter fills entirely, there is no way to restore his passive state, same as Twisted Glisten. Panic Mode also triggers instant enrage regardless of meter status. Make sure all teammates have moved away from him before the final Machine is completed, especially slower Toons.

Gourdy always takes the Item in your first available slot. With proper inventory arrangement, your important Items like Bandages or Health Kits should be safe in your second or third slots. Twisted Gigi also steals in slot order, so consistently arranging your inventory correctly is good practice across both encounters. Playing as Bassie allows you to rearrange inventory as needed to avoid sacrificing valuable Items.

The game balances Twisted Gourdy by scaling his meter fill rate to the number of living players when the Floor begins. With one player remaining, it takes 3 minutes for his bar to fill without intervention. However, if 4 of 5 players die on his Floor, the sole survivor has only about 106 seconds (slightly over 1 minute) before he enrages.

Tips:

*Since every Item drains his bar equally, wait for the bar to build somewhat before offering one. Waiting too long risks aggro, so monitor him and watch for his 50% warning dialogue. *Communicate to teammates when you are on the last Machine, especially if you have the GTE Sticker, or stay clear if you are not extracting. *If you anticipate him enraging near you, always position yourself beside an island so you can escape when he spots you. Having a speed Item ready is advisable given his high Run Speed.

Recommended Toons to accompany Twisted Gourdy: *Bassie: Her 4 inventory slots can stockpile disposable Items for feeding, and her Active Ability allows inventory drops and rearrangement to protect valuable gear. Her high mobility ensures a safe escape once he enrages, complemented by strong Stamina and Stealth. *Blot: If Gourdy enrages, Blot Jr. stuns him and buys teammates escape time. His high speed and Stamina facilitate personal escape. *Brightney: Her Ability locates Gourdy and dangerous Twisteds, helping lost teammates return to feed him while avoiding threats. Her Ability is Blackout-only, but her solid Extraction speeds up Floors and her 1 Star Stealth can redirect danger from vulnerable teammates, though it equally draws unwanted attention in solo scenarios. *Bobette (situational): Her Active Ability provides temporary safety from enraged Gourdy. However, her stationary state during the Ability leaves her vulnerable afterward. Her good mobility aids escapes, and her Passive helps teammates flee, with her 2 Star Stealth useful for drawing Gourdy away. She needs her Ability ready, a speed Trinket, or a nearby island for effective getaways. *Coal: Her Scout Ability highlights all Items on the Floor, helping teammates locate feeding material. Her 4 Star Movement Speed and Stamina aid escape if he enrages. *Connie (situational): Like Bobette, her invisibility provides temporary protection. Her low speed makes reaching the Elevator difficult with Twisteds nearby. High Stealth partially compensates but offers limited help. *Cocoa: Her BonBon Ability generates Items for feeding Gourdy and provides Movement Speed and Extraction Speed buffs that accelerate Floor progress and improve escape odds. *Finn (situational): If positioned near Gourdy with the last Machine or far from the Elevator, his speed-boosting Passive can get him to safety. Low Stamina remains a concern. *Gigi (situational): Her Ability produces random Items for feeding, though she risks generating something valuable that must be sacrificed. Her 1 Star Stamina makes escaping enraged Gourdy difficult. *Pebble: His Passive highlights nearby Items (visible only to him, but he can lead teammates to them). His high mobility Stats enable escape and even Gourdy distraction. *Shelly (situational): Her speed boost from Machine completion aids escape, though it is weaker than Finn's Reel In Passive. Low Stamina is problematic when fleeing. *Vee (situational): Her Ability locates all Twisteds for safer navigation and shows Machine locations to accelerate progress. Her poor mobility and low Stealth create risk when Gourdy enrages. *Yatta: Her Passive generates Items needed to sustain Gourdy, so consider letting her finish Machines and distributing her Items for feeding. She can sustain herself against enraged Gourdy with Boxes o' Chocolates (RNG-dependent) and escape with 4 Star Movement Speed, though her 1 Star Stamina and 2 Star Stealth require careful play.

When Twisted Gourdy enrages, extreme caution is paramount, particularly during Blackouts. His speed exceeds Twisted Pebble's, and his 9999 hearing radius makes failed Skill Checks essentially fatal. For distraction, loop him around medium-sized islands using the same technique applied to Twisted Pebble — maintain aggro and distance by letting him spot you at each turn. Island size matters: too large lets him gain ground (especially with few sharp corners) or causes problems with slower co-distracted Twisteds losing aggro, while too small increases the risk of him reversing direction. His large hitbox slows him through obstacle collisions, but caution is still necessary given his high speed.

Completing 100% Research on Twisted Gourdy unlocks:

• He is the second Twisted with dialogue and the ability to speak, following Twisted Glisten. Along with Glisten, he is one of the few Twisteds to display personality through spoken lines.
• He is the third Twisted with a bar above his head, after Twisted Glisten and Twisted Dyle. His bar takes the longest to fill completely.
• Twisted Gourdy is the first and currently only Main Character Twisted that remains stationary.
• He is the fastest Holiday Twisted, surpassing Twisted Coal (during Blackouts) and Twisted Bobette. Excluding Twisted Dyle's variable speed, he is also the fastest Twisted in the game overall, outpacing Twisted Pebble in his enraged form.
• It is possible for Twisted Razzle & Dazzle, Twisted Blot, Twisted Rodger, and Ichor Leak puddles to overlap with passive Twisted Gourdy.
• Using Vee's Mic Check, Brightney's Night Light, or the Party Popper Trinket while Gourdy is passive reveals that his entire body is burrowed underground. The puddle beneath him is part of his model.
• He is the first Twisted with fully red eyes.
• Gourdy's enraged body resembles a Long, a traditional East Asian folklore dragon.
• Twisted Gourdy is the fifth Twisted that can hear Skill Check failures, Air Horns, Pebble's Speak! Ability, and Twisted Eclipse's howl from anywhere on the map, joining Twisted Astro, Twisted Vee, Twisted Dandy, and Twisted Dyle. He is also the first Holiday Twisted with a 9999 hearing radius.
• You can feed Twisted Gourdy during his enrage animation. Oddly, he plays one of his normal "gifted Item" dialogue lines as though fed normally, but does not revert to passive and still becomes hostile.
• After becoming hostile, the small Ichor puddle marking his spawn location remains on the ground.
• Twisted Gourdy has the most sound effects of any Twisted at 25.
• He is the second Twisted with a custom attack sound, after Twisted Bobette.
• Some of his dialogue suggests he still longs for companionship, paralleling his Toon counterpart's yearning for his parents.
• Twisted Gourdy is the first Event Main Twisted to appear in the game's thumbnails.
• During the 2025 Halloween Event, he remained on the Daily Twisted Board for three consecutive days (October 31 to November 2) to ease Research grinding. This ties him with Twisted Sprout for the most consecutive days on the board, though unlike Sprout, this was done intentionally.