Mirelurk

Mirelurks are creatures appearing in Fallout 3 and Fallout 4. They are giant, bipedal version of crabs that have been mutated by radiation.

General characteristics
Mirelurks Hunt you down. Based on information from the castle in Fallout 4 Mirelurks will disguise themselves as rocks then jump out and attack when you get close. They deal massive damage and can absorb a lot in return. Hatchlings can also sneak up on you while you are fighting the Mirelurk Queen. Mirelurks in Fallout New Vegas are found whilst around water areas for example when pulling the drowned plane for the bombers.

Their design has changed from FO3 to FO4. They are now more crouched down and harder to hit.

Mirelurk


A generic mirelurk, which lives close to the city's surroundings, or even the sewers.

Softshell mirelurk
A weaker version of the Mirelurk found in Fallout 4.

Mirelurk hatchling
Small, radroach-like creatures that spawn from the eggs of a Mirelurk clutch.

Mirelurk king


Male mirelurks, boss-like creatures.

Mirelurk queen
Large, powerful creatures of Fallout 4. They are capable of spawning Mirelurk Hatchlings and spraying the player with powerful acid.

Appearances
Mirelurks appear in Fallout 3 Fallout: New Vegas and in Fallout 4.