Radscorpion Overview (Fallout 3)

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Gameplay
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.

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