Mantis

Mantises are mutated Mantis religiosa. Before the Great War, they could be found in southern Europe, all over the north-eastern United States and Canada to the Pacific Northwest and range from 5 cm to 7.5 cm. After the Great War, two divergent mutation can be seen. The variant seen in the Core Region come from an exposition to radiations and to the mutated F.E.V. of the West Tek Research Facility coming from the air. The other variant seen in the Mojave Wasteland are created by the horticultural experiments of Vault 22.

Giant mantis


A giant version of the pre-war praying mantis. According to the G.E.C.K. they have the highest count of creatures in the game.

Giant mantis female


Female giant mantises. More powerful than normal giant mantises, and larger too. They can be a source of mantis eggs.

Giant mantis nymph


Young giant mantises who appear much smaller and weaker than adults. With a high enough strength, they can be killed simply by stepping on them.