Mole rat (Fallout 4)

Mole rats are creatures found in the Commonwealth in the 23rd century.

Background
Mole rats in Fallout 4 possess a unique ability which is not found in any previous game. They will tunnel to avoid their enemy or close in to attack unseen, they will also retreat to a tunnel if the player moves to an area inaccessible to them, such as on top of a car. This makes them highly difficult to keep track of in groups. However, a faint outline of their tunnel can be seen as they move.

Mole rats are common pests in the wastelands, they are not a threat individually or in small numbers, but may be a problem if allowed to swarm.

The Sole Survivor will most likely first encounter mole rats during a scripted encounter at the Red Rocket truck stop shortly after meeting Dogmeat.

Biology
Mole rats range in size depending on the type being fought. They range in size from a house cat up to a large dog and possibly bigger. They have a bald pink appearance, with large front teeth and small eyes. They are highly territorial and will attack anything entering their territory. They are surprisingly fast and will attack with a jumping lunge.

Gameplay attributes

 * Capable of traveling underground and changing locations more or less instantly, they often emerge directly adjacent to their target.
 * As soon as they reach [Caution] status they usually find even a very stealthy player quite quickly.
 * Crippling their legs can prevent their underground attack.

Mole rat
They can be found at the Red Rocket truck stop.

"Suicide" mole rat
It's a mole rat with two mines on his back that will detonate on impact. It can be easily killed followed by an explosion.

Mole rat brood mother
The one found in Secret Vault 81 carries the Mole rat disease, along with other Mole rats in this vault section. Mole rat brood mothers can also be found in other locations of the Commonwealth.

Rabid mole rat
Bites from rabid mole rats fester, causing damage over time.

Glowing mole rat
May or may not produce an atomic explosion when killed. You gain radiation from being close range.

Mole rat queen
It has an acidic vomit attack.

Vault 81 lab mole rat
Found in Secret Vault 81. Some variations glow green with radiation. Carries the Mole rat disease

Appearances
Mole rats appear in Fallout 4.

Behind the scenes

 * The mole rat model was created by Jonah Lobe.