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 weapons.

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 V.A.T.S. 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.

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Bugs

 * If you use the Dart Gun against 2 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. However you need only wait from 1-3 minutes so that it marks xp gained. (Confirmed on Xbox 360)