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Radscorpion (Fallout: New Vegas)

FO76 publicteam xpd.pngFor an overview of the topic, see radscorpion.

Radscorpions are creatures found in the Mojave Wasteland in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background

Large versions of the North American Emperor scorpion that are found after the Great War.[1][2] Antidotes have been derived from their venom.

Gameplay

Common places to find radscorpions are Scorpion Gulch, the scorpion burrow, the scorpion valley near Goodsprings Cemetery and the Yangtze Memorial. The area around Nipton Road Reststop and Mesquite Mountains Camp Site is also inhabited by a large number of radscorpions.

As radscorpions almost always move in groups of two to five. They tend to charge their intended targets directly and will use their powerful claws and poisoned tails for quick and relentless attacks.

Radscorpions take normal damage when shot in the torso, stinger, or claws, and reduced damage when shot in the legs. Unlike other creatures, radscorpions lack a "weak point" that can be targeted for extra damage (they have no "head," for example), which makes V.A.T.S. combat and firearms somewhat less effective against them. Additionally, all radscorpions are armored to some extent, making them even more difficult to kill.

Their claws are less-armored than the rest of the carapace; successfully crippling these will stun the radscorpion. Using the Guns skill, the creatures are vulnerable to armor-piercing weaponry.

Statistics

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Radscorpion
00135BA0
Level
6
Experience Points
?
Perception
4
Hit Points
75
Damage Threshold
5
Damage Resistance
0%
AI Data
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon optional.png
AI Data
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon required.png
AI Data
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon required.pngIcon required.png
Attack
Melee (20 Damage + 3 Damage/sec for 5s)
Attack
Radscorpion poison (3 Poison Damage /sec 5)
Radscorpion
00135B9C
Level
6
Experience Points
?
Perception
4
Hit Points
85
Damage Threshold
5
Damage Resistance
0%
AI Data
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon optional.png
AI Data
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon required.png
AI Data
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon required.pngIcon required.png
Attack
Melee (24 Damage + 3 Damage/sec for 5s)
Attack
Radscorpion poison (3 Poison Damage /sec 5)
Radscorpion
00135BA5
Level
8
Experience Points
?
Perception
4
Hit Points
70
Damage Threshold
5
Damage Resistance
0%
AI Data
Aggressive: Will attack enemies on sight.Icon required.pngIcon optional.pngIcon optional.png
AI Data
Foolhardy: Will never flee or avoid anyone.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon required.png
AI Data
Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.Icon required.pngIcon required.png
Attack
Melee (32 Damage + 3 Damage/sec for 5s)
Attack
Radscorpion poison (3 Poison Damage /sec 5)
Ability
Poison resistance Poison resistance 100%
Radscorpion
0001CF9E
Level
8
Experience Points
?
Perception
4
Hit Points
70
Damage Threshold
5
Damage Resistance
0%
AI Data
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon optional.png
AI Data
Brave: Will avoid/flee from threats only if severely outmatched.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon optional.png
AI Data
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon required.pngIcon required.png
Attack
Melee (35 Damage + 3 Damage/sec for 5s)
Attack
Radscorpion poison (3 Poison Damage /sec 5)
Radscorpion
00167E8B
00164BCB
00167E8B
00174BDD
Level
8
Experience Points
?
Perception
4
Hit Points
75
Damage Threshold
5
Damage Resistance
0%
AI Data
Very aggressive: Will attack enemies and neutrals on sight.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon optional.png
AI Data
Brave: Will avoid/flee from threats only if severely outmatched.Icon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon required.pngIcon optional.png
AI Data
Helps friends: Will help friends and allies.Icon required.pngIcon required.png
Attack
Melee (35 Damage + 3 Damage/sec for 5s)
Attack
Radscorpion poison (3 Poison Damage /sec 5)

Variants

Image Name Level Health Points (HP) Damage Threshold (DT) Energy Damage Radiation Damage Drops Game
Radscorpion.png

Small Radscorpion

3

20

0

Fallout: New Vegas

Radscorpion.png

Radscorpion

6

75

0

Fallout: New Vegas

Radscorpion.png

Radscorpion

6

80

0

Fallout: New Vegas

Giant radscorpion.png

Giant Radscorpion

9

130

0

Fallout: New Vegas

Giant radscorpion.png

Radscorpion Queen

9

200

0

Fallout: New Vegas


Notes

  • The scorpion's stinger will appear much larger when removed from its body.
  • After killing a radscorpion, one can take its gland to Ruby Nash and she will make Ruby's casserole (radscorpion venom casserole) for the Courier.

Appearances

Radscorpions appear in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes

According to Joshua Sawyer, radscorpions received an increased Damage Threshold in Fallout: New Vegas because they look larger and scarier in a 3D engine than they did in the isometric view of Fallout and Fallout 2.[Dev 1]

Bugs

  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 When viewed from a distance, the radscorpion(s) frequently slide vertically across uneven terrain (interfering with V.A.T.S. aiming). On the PC version, they can also possibly sink into the ground making it near impossible to kill them. If the Courier is unable to kill the sunken radscorpion, it remains as a red tick indicating an enemy on the radar, making it also impossible to leave the area by fast travel.
  • PCPC In the case that a radscorpion has fallen underneath the ground and the Courier's companions have weapons, the follower will attempt to attack the enemy until they either run out of ammunition or the radscorpion is killed by a general area of effect weapon, such as a grenade.

Sounds

Radscorpion pincer attack
Radscorpion tail attack
Aware radscorpion

Gallery

See also

References

  1. Razlo: "They seem to be extremely large versions of the north American Emperor scorpion."
    (RAZLO.MSG)
  2. Tenpenny Tower terminal entries; Herbert Dashwood's terminal, Pests
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