08 Expression Studies

Expression studies apply to masks, helmets, faces, UI portraits, and boss weak-point states.

Expression Surfaces

| Surface | How Expression Reads |

| --- | --- |

| Mask | eye shape, brow angle, mouth cut, tilt |

| Helmet | visor shape, glow, silhouette angle |

| Face | eyes, mouth, cheek compression, head tilt |

| Creature or boss core | glow intensity, cracks, vents, shape change |

Required Expressions

• Idle
• Focused
• Angry
• Damaged
• Victory
• KO

Rules

• Expressions must remain readable at UI portrait scale.
• Do not rely on tiny mouth pixels for masked characters.
• Use pose and head angle when facial area is covered.