Radscorpion (Fallout 3)

Radscorpions are creatures found in the Capital Wasteland in 2277.

Background
Radscorpions are not only armed with two powerful claws but also have a venomous sting that can kill victims if not treated quickly. Since they are indigenous to desert environments, they do not mind brightly-lit environments and will attack anyone in broad daylight as well as at night. Radscorpions can be seen burrowing into the ground from time to time.

Gameplay attributes
Radscorpions will usually attack head-on and then attempt to flank their prey. Unlike other creatures, radscorpions lack a "weak point" that can be targeted for extra damage (such as a "head" for a headshot), which makes V.A.T.S. combat and firearms somewhat less effective against them. Radscorpions also take significantly reduced damage from any shots that hit their legs, meaning that even a Critical Hit from a high-powered weapon will only do minor damage. While close-by or indoor, radscorpions will make a distinct "walking sound" that gives their presence away, though it may happen that a radscorpion stays idle until it notices the target. All radscorpions are affected by the Entomologist perk.

Radscorpion
The most common variety of radscorpion. These venomous predators seem to possess varying speeds, some taking their time and others bolting at top speed. Their size ranges from that of a large dog to small livestock.

Giant radscorpion
A much larger radscorpion with a much more potent venom. These terrifying creatures can reach incredible sizes, ranging from livestock to a Corvega. The giant radscorpion is commonly encountered in the west and far south of the Capital Wasteland. It is not uncommon to see one turn from the target 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.

Albino radscorpion
Albino radscorpions are about the same size as a giant radscorpion, but instead of having a dark bluish-gray appearance, they are pale white with pink joints and eyes. They are capable of dealing and withstanding a very large amount of damage, are significantly more maneuverable than regular radscorpions, and their stingers contain an extremely potent venom. They are exceptionally tough and have significantly more hit points than almost any other creature or non-player character in the game, surpassed only by a super mutant behemoth and General Jingwei. A unique trait about these radscorpions is the fact that they slowly regenerate health when exposed to direct sunlight, similar to the effect of the Solar Powered perk.

Appearances
Radscorpions appear in Fallout 3 and its add-on Broken Steel.

Bugs

 * If the dart gun is used against two giant radscorpions (shooting a dart at one first and a second dart at the other one), the weakest one will disappear from sight while the other is still engaging.
 * A giant radscorpion can be found at the Super-Duper Mart early on in the game.

Sounds

 * Radscorpion pincer attack
 * Radscorpion tail attack
 * Aware radscorpion