Cazador

es are exceedingly dangerous creatures found in the Mojave Wasteland.

Characteristics
While there are dozens of species of mutated insects in the Wasteland, few are as aggressive, invasive, or as dangerous as the Cazador - a mutant strain of Tarantula Hawk Wasp that is common in high-altitude locations in the Mojave Wasteland. Cazadores are large with distinctive orange wings, a blue-black carapace, and a high flight speed. The name Cazador is Spanish for "Hunter."

Cazadores are common in mountainous regions in the Mojave region, and mimicking several species of paper wasp, they create large, paper nests from chewing on wood-fiber and molding them into paper pulp with which they create large, basket-shaped nests. There is one larger and deadlier version of them, known as the Legendary Cazador.

Packs of Cazadors are very common and you might encounter them almost immediatly once you go exploring.

In combat, Cazadores are deadly. Whilst the Young Cazador's sting isn't hugely damaging, the sting of an adult deals notably more damage. They are very fast and hard to escape from without crippling their wings. They appear in large packs, and possess a very powerful poison - in addition to causing considerable damage over time, their venom causes an instantaneous loss of AP, preventing the player from engaging them up-close using VATS. Higher levels of Endurance can give higher chance of resisting the poison. The only other way to deal with the venom is with an Antivenom.

One of the most visible and easiest to hit points are the wings, if crippled the Cazador is significantly slower. If their antennae are crippled, they will become frenzied and attack each other. Also, the Entomologist perk greatly increases damage against them. Cazadors have a high perception, however they constantly move about, appearing to communicate the same way bees do (through body movements), which gives them a highly recognizable movement pattern when viewed on the player's radar. Cazador eggs and Cazador poison glands are crafting items, the latter being important for ALL poisons.

Having the Stonewall perk significantly reduces the damage from their melee attacks. However, the damage from their poison remains unaffected.

If looking at swarms of Cazadors while undetected they will usually move in a set pattern which can aid the player in taking them out from distance with a scoped weapon. Also note that as a Cazador detects you it will assume a "threatening" pose for a a few seconds - it will stand still facing you with it's wings flapping - this is your best opportunity for shooting them outside VATS.

Statistics
Cazador poison: -5 HP/second, -25 AP, lasts 30 seconds. Note that the action point reduction is once per application, and affects your maximum action points, rather than -25/second affecting your current AP total.

Bugs

 * It is impossible to target the head of a Cazador in VATS unless it is striking forward with its stinger, the Courier is right on top of the enemy or the Cazador is moving on a slope towards the player. Without meeting these conditions the head can never be cycled to as an option in Vats (only the antennae).
 * It is possible that they get stuck in the air close to the ground. They will still move and can clearly be seen and be targeted in VATS, but your shots will always miss.
 * At Callville Bay, if a Cazador goes in the water it may be unable to get out.

Appearances
es appear in Fallout: New Vegas.