Swan

Swan is a character found in Swan's Pond in Fallout 4.

Background
Swan, formerly Edgar Swann, is a large, legendary super mutant. Prior to his transformation, Edgar Swann was a criminal who volunteered as an FEV test subject in exchange for an opportunity at probation; this was under the condition that he keep written notes on his progress. Within a week, he begins to mutate - within two, he possesses not only massively increased strength but also significantly increased intelligence.

Unfortunately, judging by the notes on the shack next to the pond and his aggressiveness, he seems to have degenerated into a psychopathic monster by the time the Sole Survivor finds him.

Swan resembles a super mutant behemoth, being noticeably larger than 'common' super mutants - though perhaps not quite as large as the behemoth seen at Fort Strong. He wields an anchor as a hammer, a boat as a shield and general bashing weapon, and he uses parts of a plastic swan as armor.

Effects of player's actions

 * Swan is a boss creature found at Swan's Pond, an outdoor location in the middle of the city. In the middle of the pond is a pile of debris made up of a white swan, a tire and a branch; this pile occasionally shifts in place. Should the Sole Survivor or their companion approach the mass, it will reveal itself with a roar, emerge from the water, and start attacking. Damaging the pile may also cause Swan to emerge.
 * Swan's combat consists of 4 attacks: A devastating slam on the ground with his anchor, which deals massive damage and knocks the player down, a charge attack where he slams the player with his "boat arm", a ground stomp that deals tons of AOE damage, and, like other super mutants, he's able to throw rocks from a distance, but this deals minor damage.

Trivia

 * Swan is a possible reference to Flowers for Algernon in the sense that both He and the character from the story, Charlie Gordon, go through an experimental procedure that increases their intelligence temporarily, only to have it recede.

Appearances
Swan appears only in Fallout 4.

Bugs
Upon death, Swan's body will not ragdoll, but freeze in a fixed position.