Super mutant brute



Super Mutant Brutes are the second hardest Super Mutants opponents in Fallout 3. They are either equipped with an Assault Rifle, Minigun, (Less commonly) a Missile launcher, or a melee weapon and a Frag Grenade. They have more hit points than the regular Super mutants and they wear a makeshift kind of metal armor. This, along with their superior armaments, makes them a tougher opponent.

There are a few good tactics that you can use in order to dispatch them:
 * You can stay at a safe distance and shoot them with a Sniper Rifle or a Scoped .44 Magnum; one or two hits to the head will be enough to kill them, provided that the weapon you use is in good condition.
 * Draw them into an open space, lay down a couple of mines, and lure the enemies into them; this will most probably cripple their legs, thus making them an easier target.
 * Another tactic is to close range with a Chinese Assault Rifle or a Combat Shotgun and cripple their hands with Vats hits. This will cause them to drop their weapon and they will either attempt to pick it up or they will attack you with their bare hands; both scenarios offer a few seconds for a clear shot.
 * If they have a heavy weapon, you can hide behind any available cover, such as a rock or tree, until they are at close range. Leap at them and attack them with a Shishkebab or Ripper while running around the mutant. While it is possible they may hit you, it saves ammunition.
 * Another good tactic fighting the Super Mutant Brutes (or anything for that matter) is to get Animal Friend, and while you're fighting look around for an animal that will help you (Yao Guai, mole rats, ect.) and run up next to them. When the Super Mutant starts to attack you, the animal will start to attack them. If its a mole rat that helps you, at least you can put in a few shots before the mole rat dies. If it's a Yao Guai then you're in luck because Yao Guai can slaughter Super Mutants, usually taking down 5 super mutants before dying.

You will notice that after a certain level, Brutes will form the mainstay of all your Super mutant encounters. At some pre-determined locations you will encounter some brutes that are carrying a Minigun or a Missile Launcher.

Appearances
s appear only in Fallout 3.