Giant radscorpion

s are much larger versions of the Radscorpion with an even more highly effective stinger.

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 in pairs most often, only preferring to attack alone when their partner is dead.

Statistics
Their health is on par with that of a Mr. Gutsy robot or Super Mutant Master. Additionally, giant radscorpions lack a "weak point" that can be targeted for extra damage (they have no "head" to headshot), which makes V.A.T.S. combat and firearms somewhat less effective against them. However some players shoot for the stinger to avoid being stung. Also, bullets have a greater effect than laser or plasma wepons.

It is wise to note that V.A.T.S shots on the stinger aim for the third section from the bottom. If this area isn't targettable, then VATS isn't advised.

Loot

 * Four Radscorpion Poison Glands will be found on a dead giant radscorpion.

Appearances in Fallout games

 * Radscorpions are encountered in all Fallout games.

Bugs

 * Depending on you follower at the Anchorage Memorial as a random event a Radscorpion will attack a Wastelander. The Radscorpion will be friendly though it will not be able to use dialogue. The Radscorpion will follow you around as if it was a companion. This works without animal friend, depending on companion you have they will either kill or ignore it.


 * If you shoot the claws of a Radscorpion off of the rag doll corpse with a Railway Rifle, the claws will glitch and fly off in a random direction, and if you shoot the other, it will fly off with it.