Signal → what to do
- A static rumble in the sector means Bash just appeared. Start looking for cover.
- The lights don’t flicker, and nothing flashes—don’t wait for a visual cue. Bash only has a sound cue.
- The rumble comes from behind you—he starts in the farthest loaded room behind you.
- The noise keeps going, but Bash doesn’t rush in—he waits, then charges toward the last unopened door.
- The sounds suddenly go quiet during Ransom’s attack—the Bash warning is muffled too, so stay alert.
What to do when you hear the rumble
Get out of his path: you can’t stop Bash. But he only hits players he can see. His attack range is based on line of sight, not how close you are to his path. So just stand somewhere with an obstacle between you and him.
1. Hear the rumble? Look for the nearest place to hide. Bash usually appears in a room with closets or something you can hide behind. 2. A closet, office partition, chair, or glass panel will all work. A partition is even easier: you don’t have to press the button twice like you do with a closet. 3. If there’s a side room nearby, you can wait it out there as long as it’s far enough from his path. 4. Nowhere to go? Circle a pillar. It’s your last chance, and you’ll have to react really fast. 5. Once he rushes past, come out. Bash opens the next door and disappears shortly afterward.
The carpet burns for a short time after he passes, but it can’t set you on fire once Bash is far away. I can walk across the burning carpet without worrying, as long as the rumble has stopped.
Where to find him
Only in The Archives: Bash is one of the recurring entities on this subfloor. You can get there by elevator from the Lobby or through Door 60 in The Hotel. The Archives has 26 sectors with 50 doors each, and Bash can suddenly appear in any of them. His neighbors are Drones, Scribbles, and Ransom.
The first sector with Bash is easier: in any sector after A, he can show up right at the first door. If Bash starts in the sector’s first room, dodging him is nearly impossible, even if you’re expecting him. That’s why I leave the elevator at full health.
What gets players burned most often
- Assuming you’ll hear him early. Bash sometimes starts moving late, and the rumble reaches you when you’re already in the next room.
- Running around while injured. His hit and fire damage add up fast, and there are plenty of Bandages and Pizza in The Archives to keep your health almost full.
- Hiding from Bash behind furniture when a Drone swarm is nearby. A Drone swarm can hit you through furniture, even if it hides you from Bash.
- Forgetting about Teller. Bash can open the door to the next room, which changes things if that’s where you need to turn in your ticket.
Who is Bash?
Bash looks like an angry scarlet face with burning red eyes and sharp teeth, surrounded by sparks and flames. If he gets you, Starlight explains that Bash moves so fast across the carpet that he sets it on fire. The Journal compares dying to him to being hit by a truck made of molten lava. It also says he’s probably not very intelligent and just charges ahead without thinking.
How much damage does Bash deal?
His hit deals 40 damage, followed by 5 damage per fire tick. Bash can deal 60 damage total, which can be enough to kill you. He’s still classified as deadly, with a high danger rating.
The difference between Bash and Rush, Blitz, and the old A-60 is that Bash deals less than 100 damage on contact. So you can survive him without any extra health. Of all the entities that work like Rush, he’s the least deadly.
Don’t confuse “not an instant kill” with “not dangerous.” The worst part comes after: you enter the next room with half a health bar, and someone’s already waiting there. After Bash, I look for Bandages first.
How to keep your health up against Bash
Your best protection against Bash is a full health bar. He attacks without warning, and nearly full health can help you survive both the hit and the fire. You won’t have to look far for healing items: Bandages and Pizza show up often in The Archives.
Here’s what I do. If I find Bandages and my health is noticeably below full, I use them instead of saving them. Heal up before the elevator to a new sector: Bash can show up right at its first door. Extra health is nice, but not necessary—you can survive Bash without it.
Hiding is still safer than taking the hit. Health is your backup plan if you hear the rumble too late.
Bash and A-60: Are they the same entity?
In The Archives Update, A-60 was renamed Bash. This wasn’t just a color change: his design was completely redone, and instead of killing you instantly, he now hits you and sets you on fire. Bash is a reference to A-60 from The Rooms, just like Scribbles is a reference to A-120.
The two have different warning cues. Bash relies only on sound, while Scribbles relies on what you see. So in The Archives, listen for the rumble and keep an eye on the room.
A-60 hasn’t left the game. The Rooms returned as a Vision on October 2, 2026, and A-60 lives there. There’s a separate page about him.
In chats, people call him A-60 or Bash and argue about whether he’s “the same monster or not.” My answer: they’re related, but the rules are different. Old advice about A-60 in The Archives doesn’t work.
Bash and other entities in The Archives
Bash rarely ruins a run on his own. He’s a problem when he teams up with someone else.
Teller. Bash opens the door to the next room, giving you less time if that’s where you need to hand in your ticket. If Teller’s window is far away, it’s safer to wait in a closet. Teller tries to force you out of the closet, but shuts down after a failed attempt.
Drones. Their swarms rush through rooms at 05:00 and 09:00 on The Archives clock. Furniture that hides you from Bash won’t protect you from a Drone swarm: they can hit you through it. If Bash’s rumble overlaps with Drone o’clock, a closet is better than a partition.
Ransom. While he’s attacking, almost all sounds are muffled—including Bash’s warning. If you’re standing still to avoid Ransom, remember that someone else could be rushing in from behind.
Scribbles. Another “heir” from The Rooms: he shakes the room and fills it with paper before entering. You hear Bash and see Scribbles, so it’s hard to mix them up.
Badges and Achievements
You get one badge for Bash—Carpet Burn. The requirement is simple: survive an encounter with Bash. Any method counts: hide in a hiding spot, get to a safe spot, or just take the damage with enough health.
The badge text in the game is “Ouch! That's hot!”. It’s hidden from the list until you earn it. Most players already have it, so you don’t need to go out of your way to get it.
Fun facts
- Bash was added to the game on August 28, 2026, along with The Archives.
- Bash’s original sprite was shown in a trailer, and NormallyAve posted an early design.
- Bash has separate sprites for his face and head.
- His Journal page looked different before the Access Granted update.
- The Journal has one tip: listen carefully, because Bash is fast and attacks suddenly, and simple cover can save you.
- Bash has a low intelligence rating.
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