Cazador

es are creatures found in the Mojave Wasteland.

Characteristics
A mutant insect species, Cazadores appear to have their origin in Tarantula Hawk Wasps. They appear in two forms: smaller, less powerful Young Cazadores and stronger adults, known simply as Cazadores. They are generally found in mountainous regions of the Mojave wasteland.Their stinger easily cripples limbs,but not chest or head

The danger in encountering them is that they attack in large numbers and use a toxin that is deadly. The only way to cure poison is to use Antivenom (though a high endurance may allow the player to resist the poison altogether). Oddly enough their sting even penetrates all kinds of power armor and they always come in flocks so they might be even dangerous at high levels with good equip. Unlike Bloatflies they seem to have some natural armor as they can withstand several headshots from close distance. Additionally, they will close the distance between themselves and their prey with alarming speed. Cazador eggs and Cazador poison glands are crafting items.

A great tactic to defeat a group of Cazador is to use a Flamer (Fallout: New Vegas). If you don't have the Flamer, your next best option is to isolate Cazadors with a silenced gun, like a Silenced Varmint Rifle or even better, the Ratslayer. You may be able to snipe one cazador silently, catching only it's attention, instead of the whole swarm. You can then continue chipping it's health with your rifle (possibly killing it) or switch to a better close range weapon. Just make sure your stray bullets don't hit the other cazadors in the distance. Having companions will help, as they can help kill them faster or distract them long enough for you to kill them. Crippling their wings will also stop them in place, making them an easier target.

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.

The Cazador is a pretty tough enemy and even more so in packs. A pack of Cazodores can easily destroy the player if they are at lower levels. Once spotted, the Cazodere's attack is extremely hard to dodge and they are very quick. One should use caution when facing this enemy and should avoid it at lower levels.

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 they will become 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 will be unable to get out.
 * Cazadors will occasionally noclip their way to you, going straight through any obstacles in their path.
 * Crippling both left and right wings of a Cazador will instantaneously kill it, regardless of the amount of health it has.

Appearances
es appear in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes

 * Cazador is Spanish for "hunter".