April Fools! You’re fighting Baldi.

Baldi, the main antagonist of Baldi's Basics in Education & Learning, is a deceptively friendly, high-pitched, and manic teacher who becomes violent and obsessive when math problems are answered incorrectly. He acts as a caricature of an abusive teacher, shifting from polite to hostile immediately upon receiving wrong answers, which he punishes with rapid ruler-slapping and chases. Core Personality Traits Initial Friendliness: Initially, Baldi acts friendly and encouraging, offering praise when math problems are answered correctly, even rewarding the player. Violent Volatility: Upon the first wrong answer, Baldi becomes highly agitated, angry, and hostile, turning a calm atmosphere into a tense pursuit. Obsessive and Demanding: He expects perfection in mathematics. The intensity of his pursuit increases with every subsequent wrong answer. Creepy Behavior: Baldi is known for his signature, consistent, and rhythmic ruler-slapping, which serves as both a threat and a way for the player to track his position. In-Game Evolution: While originally a straight horror antagonist, newer versions like Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered and Plus frame him as a more lighthearted, albeit still dangerous, antagonist who views the pursuit as a "game" or "hide-and-seek". Behavioral Characteristics Excellent Hearing: Baldi has an amazing sense of hearing, often tracking the player through doors closing, necessitating a cautious playstyle. Slow but Relentless: He is generally slow, making him easy to evade temporarily, but his speed increases as the game progresses. Goal-Oriented: His focus is entirely on his, albeit bizarre, version of "education," making him obsessively focused on collecting his notebooks.