Giant radscorpion

Giants are simply a much larger Radscorpion with a highly poisonous stinger.

Giant Radscorpions
Giant Radscorpions often travel and fight in pairs. It's not uncommon to see one turn from the player, and back off, only to be joined by another and charge in, again. In fact, they seem to operate together often, only preferring to attack alone when their partner is dead.

Energy weapons and regular projectile weapons seem to have very little effect due to the Giant Radscorpion's tough outer shell. On the other hand, explosives and advanced melee weapons (such as the Shishkebab and the Super Sledge) are surprisingly effective. The only downside is that you have to get into close combat, where Giant Radscorpions are the most dangerous, but if you go backwards while attacking, you may get no damage from them..

Note that Giant Radscorpions can be extremely dangerous for your companions. Even Fawkes can be "mown down" by them. If you see a pair on sight and you have a companion with you, it is suggestable to assist your companion, because they might not be able to defeat them alone.

They also seem to be less susceptible to the effects crippled legs. They are very fast for their size, and even with their legs crippled, they can catch up to the player very quickly.

It has been reported that Giant Radscorpions do appear more often at higher levels. Fast traveling to some places including Regulator HQ trigger Giant Radscorpion respawns right outside the base. If the animal friend perk is activated, it may be noticed on higher levels that regular Radscorpions and Giant Radscorpions are more commonly found than Yao Guai. This effect may be attributed to the fact that insectile creatures are immune to this perk.

Strategy

 * One effective strategy against Giant Radscorpions is to find a boulder or tree to run around while dispensing mines.


 * Another strategy is to use a Missile Launcher at a distance to soften them up (one or two missiles should do) and then finish them off with an energy or plasma based weapon.


 * It has been reported that Giant Radscorpions do appear more often at higher levels.

Loot

 * 4 Radscorpion Poison Glands are found upon death, as opposed to the usual one.

Appearances in Fallout games

 * Radscorpions can be encountered in all Fallout games.

Bugs

 * There has been an instance of a Giant Radscorpion at lower levels(but has been observed at level 20 in vicinity of recon craft theta beacon) appearing outside of the Super-Duper Mart, killing all the Raiders and Wastelanders and acts as an ally towards you; if you loot the bodies though it will become hostile and attack.


 * Giant Radscorpion attacked a level 6 character on the outskirts of DC ruins.


 * Friendly Giant Radscorpion found NNW of Clifftop Shacks and East of Oasis, in a radioactive bog in a depression between the cliffs. Once a Giant ant which is next to the scorpion is looted it turns hostile. Whilst friendly it comes up to you and follows you for a small distance. Needs confirmation


 * Friendly Giant Radscorpion also found at Meresti Station near the entrance to the tunnels. It became hostile once the PC walked away from the station.  No other NPCs were in the area at the time.