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{{Character_infobox_BLK
|image=[[File:SM.png]]
|name=Slender Mann
|creator=[http://www.youtube.com/user/SarisKhan SarisKhan]
|creation=6 September 2012
|1stvideo=''[http://youtu.be/AXI5ltMKnQQ Soljah and the Magic Trick]''
|type=Wraith
|alignment=Lawful Evil
|attitude=Sinister, furtive
|fstyle=Short- to mid-range
|abilities=Combat Tentacles<br>Teleportation<br>Psionic Manipulation
|weaknesses=Spiritual abilities<br>Limited range
|status=Active
|occupation=Stalker
|subordinates=[[Warrior|Avatar]]}}

{{Quote2|BLK|Your time is running out...|'''Slender Mann''''s ominous statement}}

'''Slender Mann''' is a BLK Spy [[TF2 Freaks|TF2 Monster]] with a white featureless face. He was created by YouTube user [http://www.youtube.com/user/SarisKhan SarisKhan].

His theme is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlYuwa-gDRo Silent Hill - ''Over''].

He is the secondary antagonist of ''[[The Demon Slayers|the Demon Slayers]]'' series.

==Appearance==
Slender Mann appears as a BLK Spy with a pitch white head devoid of any features.

==Personality and Behaviour==
So far Slender Mann has displayed little observable personality. Regardless, certain things might be determined regarding his unusual behaviour.

Usually, he refrains from active participation in the daily events of the [[Locations|TF2 Freak World]]. Rather, he prefers to observe them from a safe distance, unseen. Whenever someone notices his presence his typical reaction is to simply vanish without a trace.

Slender Mann is known to follow certain individuals on occasion. Sometimes he loses interest after a period of time and simply disappears. In other cases the individuals in question were found dismembered in desolate locations.

As far as his personality is concerned, he seems to be a highly secretive entity. At present his goals and motivations are a complete unknown. Judging from his habit of observing others it may be speculated that he is quite curious. Moreover, he exhibited a creative, if somewhat malevolent, approach to the employment of his special abilities when directly attacked. However, it should be noted that he is normally passive. Whether or not he becomes aggressive when unprovoked cannot be definitively ascertained at this point in time.

When he communicates telepathically he speaks with several voices. The voices are both male and female, eerie and reverberating. Even though they utter the same words they tend to do so out of sync, repeating certain parts or speaking ahead of each other.

==Powers and Abilities==
His most obvious ability is Teleportation. Slender Mann can appear at distant places within an impossibly short time span, sometimes in closed spaces to boot. In addition to his signature stalking, he frequently uses it to avoid confrontations. Notably, he seems to employ the technique when being out of focus and tends to remain stationary when visible. However, this technique is also useful in combat, as Slender Mann may use it to evade attacks and confuse his enemies.

Despite being the distant "Spectator" most of the time, he obviously is capable of more than defending himself. His usual way of direct offence is the usage of retractable tentacles. Slender Mann can grow two tentacles from his hands and a set of at least further four from his back. Those appendages are deceptively strong and can be used to toss, batter, dismember and even impale his victims.

Nevertheless, Slender Mann's main and most versatile special ability is Psionic Manipulation. This power allows him to severely affect reality with his otherworldly mind. With Telekinesis he may manipulate objects and even other entities remotely in order to repel or smash them against the walls. Extrasensory Perception lets him perceive the TF2 Freak World even though he lacks any visible organs that are normally used to do so. Thanks to a minor variant of Precognition he can immediately react to the actions of beings he interacts with at the moment. He employs Illusions in order to disguise as other entities. He boasts Empathy, so that he is able to sense the emotional state of others. In the end, somewhat interestingly, he has Telepathy as well. With it he may glimpse at the thoughts of TF2 Monsters and communicate with them in the rare event he chooses to do so.

Slender Mann is a very powerful entity. His presence alone is sufficient to overwhelm and kill ordinary humans. However, TF2 Freaks display varying levels of resistance to his presence. As such, he may interact with them for longer periods of time.

<gallery type="slideshow" widths="600" position="center" crop="true">
SMtentacles.png|Slender Mann growing tentacles from his back
SMinpersonate.png|Slender Mann impersonating the deceased [[Orangeman]]
</gallery>

==Faults and Weaknesses==
*As a result of atypical body composition he is virtually immune to conventional ways of dealing damage, such as small arms fire or blunt trauma. However, special abilities of other TF2 Monsters can still affect him.
*Since Slender Mann's fighting style is partially dependent on psychological warfare, any TF2 Freaks resistant or immune to his illusions and mental disruption have a significantly easier time when facing him.
*He lacks direct means of long-range combat.

== Freak Fights ==

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|-
! scope="col"|Participants
! scope="col"|Video
! scope="col"|Result
|-
|Slender Mann vs. [[Reaper]]
|''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpwwFDZkhLM SpectatⓍr]''
|<font color=green>Win</font>
|-
|}

==Trivia==
*Slender Mann was inspired by the Slender Man, a quite popular urban legend monster that appears in various creepypastas, blogs and [[YouTube]] video series. For instance, his habit of making brief and frequently difficult to spot cameo appearances is based on the Slender Man doing the same in many videos and photoshopped pictures.
*Slender Mann is voiced by [http://shodan.wikia.com/wiki/The_Many The Many] from ''System Shock 2''.
*His custom model may be downloaded [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=501822462 here].

==Notable Videos==
===By the Creator of the Freak===
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXI5ltMKnQQ Soljah and the Magic Trick]''
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaVyorVOo0c Frost Fight]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250xR8hebNo Arctic Assault]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlRZqi9q-Zg Endgame]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[https://youtu.be/bXcjBWbeA7k Preparations]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[https://youtu.be/dyZxjFsen3Q Saya]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>

====''[[The Demon Slayers]]''====

*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3CYB8vnq58 Warrior]'' <small>(Cameo)</small> <small>(Flashback)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpwwFDZkhLM SpectatⓍr]''
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5lJLxr8_Z0 AlⓍne]''
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyR0cXKQxnQ Lurker]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QtpRckkmIw Enemy]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[https://youtu.be/pIRRZEJUdz8 Nemesis]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>

===By the Community===

*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaUw-L0e7jo Tales of Official and Doe]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIOoM46AeGM Blizzard of Protection]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZQ3v0io8Ys Radioscout saves the day]'' <small>(Cameo) (Unavailable)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUv1uJcGfGY Slender Mann]''
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCexouuzo6g Vintage Bill's Hat]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTgqY4LHLzc Assbox and the box dispenser (Gmod)]'' <small>(Cameo)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KttPEKlg-Ic Canal Gmod: Episode 1]'' <small>(Unavailable)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ONC8xU6Hw Witchy Vs Slender Mann]'' <small>(Unavailable)</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isln89lURI4 A freaky Wave 666]'' <small>(Disguised as [[Karma Soldier]])</small>
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUjfQHbOoHA Random Smissmass]''
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH7RC2aMSXQ 1000 Doors | Back to the Mansion]''

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