Evil Trap Guide: Supernatural
by Sonya Koryak
Two brothers wearing flannel, one old car, and a whole lot of plaid. That’s all that stands between a legion of fearsome monsters and the rest of the world. How can a couple of guys turn out to be the very force that keeps the world safe from vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and demons? It sounds unbelievable, and yet, there are currently 328 episodes proving that it works like that.
In November 2020, Supernatural, one of the longest-running series of our time, came to an end in its fifteenth season. During Dean and Sam Winchester’s long-lasting journey they have managed to unleash and prevent the Apocalypse, lock and unlock the gates of Hell, raise the devil’s son, and in the finale, God himself proved to be their adversary.
Today you may be a student, but tomorrow you will have to renounce everything and become an evil hunter. Are you ready? Sam and Dean Winchester can be the world’s leading experts in monsters but even they have rules.
What do you need to know before becoming a hunter? Here are a few tips based on various episodes of Supernatural. Hopefully, by following these tips, you’ll go from being a beginner to an experienced evil hunter.
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Do Your Research
Much like the previous generations of hunters, Sam and Dean learned the ins and outs of the monster-slaying business through their unstable father.
Besides, Bobby Singer’s (veteran hunter, an old friend of John, over time evolved into a father-figure for John's sons Sam and Dean) extensive knowledge on various paranormal activities aided the brothers in saving countless casualties from monstrosities across the U.S. Dusting off ancient texts and occasionally flipping through hunter journals, he always came through with the correct information to properly defeat an enemy, saving the siblings from imminent danger.
As tedious as scouring the web for information may seem, it’s part of the duties that come with the hunting lifestyle. Not everyone will have Bobby to rely upon for help. Fortunately, most small eateries in outlying towns now offer wireless internet access. All you have to do is bring your laptop with you.
Besides, Bobby Singer’s (veteran hunter, an old friend of John, over time evolved into a father-figure for John's sons Sam and Dean) extensive knowledge on various paranormal activities aided the brothers in saving countless casualties from monstrosities across the U.S. Dusting off ancient texts and occasionally flipping through hunter journals, he always came through with the correct information to properly defeat an enemy, saving the siblings from imminent danger.
As tedious as scouring the web for information may seem, it’s part of the duties that come with the hunting lifestyle. Not everyone will have Bobby to rely upon for help. Fortunately, most small eateries in outlying towns now offer wireless internet access. All you have to do is bring your laptop with you.
Check Out The Urban Legends
If you think that all a demon hunter does is fight, you’re wrong! A good hunter knows a lot of different useful things, such as urban legends. Many of the demons he/she meets just come out of all those rumours and scare stories, like Bloody Mary or The Girl in White. If Sam and Dean aren’t sure of their theories, they use their father’s diary, often visiting libraries to find out the necessary things.
If you think that all a demon hunter does is fight, you’re wrong! A good hunter knows a lot of different useful things, such as urban legends. Many of the demons he/she meets just come out of all those rumours and scare stories, like Bloody Mary or The Girl in White. If Sam and Dean aren’t sure of their theories, they use their father’s diary, often visiting libraries to find out the necessary things.
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Don’t Hunt Alone
Never hunting alone is sound advice for a newbie just entering the game. Apart from learning the ropes and gathering career-long tips that will inevitably come in handy, it’s also extremely encouraging to know someone’s got your back in moments of extreme desperation. Try walking into a vampire’s nest or coven of witches as an army of one and you’ll immediately regret your lousy decision-making.
Throughout the first season, John Winchester hunts alone, without anyone else’s help. But that’s not a pattern to follow. Sam and Dean Winchester may have the benefit of working alongside each other as experienced hunters, but even they have acknowledged the strength in numbers, picking up the heavenly powers of Castiel along the way. Other hunters may never be blessed with the powers of an angel, but any help should be greatly appreciated.
Don’t Hunt On An Empty Stomach
Despite all its far-fetched storylines, one thing has remained a constant throughout Supernatural: Dean’s love for food is so over the top, it rivals his brotherly bond with Sam. Whether he’s chowing down on bacon cheeseburgers or testing out pie at a highway diner in a dusty small town, there's nothing he won’t shovel down his throat.
Despite all its far-fetched storylines, one thing has remained a constant throughout Supernatural: Dean’s love for food is so over the top, it rivals his brotherly bond with Sam. Whether he’s chowing down on bacon cheeseburgers or testing out pie at a highway diner in a dusty small town, there's nothing he won’t shovel down his throat.
Have Reliable Transportation
A featured star on Supernatural, Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevy Impala hardtop is a chromed-out road warrior with a roaring V8. The Impala only needs to excel in one category to pass the test: dependability.
Cruising the backstreets of the United States, Dean and Sam have stayed in seedy hotels across every part of the country with their reliable transportation serving them along the way.
A featured star on Supernatural, Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevy Impala hardtop is a chromed-out road warrior with a roaring V8. The Impala only needs to excel in one category to pass the test: dependability.
Cruising the backstreets of the United States, Dean and Sam have stayed in seedy hotels across every part of the country with their reliable transportation serving them along the way.
The Trunk Is Your Best Friend
Apart from specialty items such as the Colt, the First Blade, or Angel Blades, the majority of hunting weapons are pretty much standard practices among hunters. Simple supernatural weapons include wooden stakes for vampires, exorcism spells for demons, and salt to ward off vengeful spirits. Toting around such an extensive amount of items is an unfortunate necessity, so a proper amount of luggage space will be needed.
Apart from specialty items such as the Colt, the First Blade, or Angel Blades, the majority of hunting weapons are pretty much standard practices among hunters. Simple supernatural weapons include wooden stakes for vampires, exorcism spells for demons, and salt to ward off vengeful spirits. Toting around such an extensive amount of items is an unfortunate necessity, so a proper amount of luggage space will be needed.
Be Prepared For The Unexpected
When you think a person is dead or an opponent is defeated, be prepared for them to come back to life or turn out to be completely different from what you thought they were. Keep your eyes open until the last moment! A hunter’s biggest mistake is to relax when the enemy is supposedly dead. Many supernatural creatures are so hardy that they take a lot of effort to take down.
In St. Louis, Missouri, a notorious resting place for witches, Bobby encountered a particularly nefarious spell-casting villain who was using her powers to turn her neighbors’ food into acid. After an all-out brawl, he fired shots at the witch’s head, but that wasn’t enough. To avoid such situations, remember the rule: not everything is dead, even if it seems so!
When you think a person is dead or an opponent is defeated, be prepared for them to come back to life or turn out to be completely different from what you thought they were. Keep your eyes open until the last moment! A hunter’s biggest mistake is to relax when the enemy is supposedly dead. Many supernatural creatures are so hardy that they take a lot of effort to take down.
In St. Louis, Missouri, a notorious resting place for witches, Bobby encountered a particularly nefarious spell-casting villain who was using her powers to turn her neighbors’ food into acid. After an all-out brawl, he fired shots at the witch’s head, but that wasn’t enough. To avoid such situations, remember the rule: not everything is dead, even if it seems so!
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The Moral Decision Isn’t Always Obvious
In the season two episode “Heart” Sam established a reputation as a “monster lover” after he developed an affectionate relationship with Madison, who was transformed into a werewolf. Despite his inability to cure her lycanthropy, Sam is unwilling to take the necessary steps to end Madison’s life.
Since the season two encounter, the Winchesters have stumbled upon other such scenarios where the monster in question isn't always so villainous. In season seven, Dean finally sided with Sam’s beliefs after befriending Benny, a vampire who aided him in his escape from Purgatory, and ever since, the duo have relied upon further investigation before passing judgment on a monster. It’s important to keep a similar approach when your moral compass isn’t always working as it should.
In the season two episode “Heart” Sam established a reputation as a “monster lover” after he developed an affectionate relationship with Madison, who was transformed into a werewolf. Despite his inability to cure her lycanthropy, Sam is unwilling to take the necessary steps to end Madison’s life.
Since the season two encounter, the Winchesters have stumbled upon other such scenarios where the monster in question isn't always so villainous. In season seven, Dean finally sided with Sam’s beliefs after befriending Benny, a vampire who aided him in his escape from Purgatory, and ever since, the duo have relied upon further investigation before passing judgment on a monster. It’s important to keep a similar approach when your moral compass isn’t always working as it should.
Keep Family At A Distance
If you want to be a good bounty hunter, you must be single. Someone who can’t be alone for long, without a loved one, should avoid such a profession and leave hunting. It’s hard to imagine having a family and leaving them behind to drive across the country, kill a couple of demons and then go back again!
Although the brotherly bond of the Winchesters has fortified the hunting duo as a lethal pair, it's also accounted for some serious heartbreak. Keeping family at a distance and preventing oneself from building romantic relationships will ultimately contribute to a longer-lasting career and can potentially save your life down the road.
If you want to be a good bounty hunter, you must be single. Someone who can’t be alone for long, without a loved one, should avoid such a profession and leave hunting. It’s hard to imagine having a family and leaving them behind to drive across the country, kill a couple of demons and then go back again!
Although the brotherly bond of the Winchesters has fortified the hunting duo as a lethal pair, it's also accounted for some serious heartbreak. Keeping family at a distance and preventing oneself from building romantic relationships will ultimately contribute to a longer-lasting career and can potentially save your life down the road.
Get An Angel’s Touch
Seriously, angels are the best friends you should get. Of course, not all angels are pure and clean, but their abilities are very useful to the hunter. Angels can heal by touch, instantly travel long distances, hear what’s being said in another city, read minds, and much more.
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