Angler (Fallout 76)

Anglers are creatures found in Appalachia in 2102.

Biology
Anglers are mutated creatures with fleshy bioluminescent growths atop their heads (similar to an anglerfish's illicium) that acts as a camouflage for the predators, effectively disguising them as the surrounding lure weed to fool its prey. They are most likely mutated anglerfish or frogs, sharing the "lure" and upturned jaw of the former, and the limbs, proportions and habitat of the latter.

Gameplay attributes
The angler is an aggressive creature with the ability to spit out a fireball made of mucus, inflicting heavy incendiary damage to any target it is able to hit. In combat, they often rely on these long ranged attacks, but have been observed to charge at their prey and use their claws, though often they will halt mid charge to use their preferred method.

Anglers' energy resistance is much higher than their damage resistance, making ballistic or melee weapons the preferable choice for engaging them in combat.

Anglers will not enter buildings or climb stairs. If a player enters a building the angler will retreat but stay in the general area. Anglers will use their ranged attacks against players that they cannot get close to but will retreat if attacked with ranged weapons from a position that they cannot get to.

Angler
The most common variant of the monster, with all the characteristics described above.

Albino angler
The albino angler is a stronger, more powerful angler that has been affected with albinism, making it pale white in appearance.

Venomous angler
The venomous angler is a more powerful angler, characterized by blue and green coloration in it's skin.

Scorched angler
An angler variant which has been affected by the Scorched Plague. Green ultracite crystals protrude from the back of its legs.

Locations

 * Anglers will consistently appear in the gnarled shallows.
 * Often found in the parking lot of Braxson's Quality Medical Supplies.

Appearances
Anglers appear in Fallout 76.