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Mirelurks are creatures found in Appalachia.
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What species does the term 'mirelurk' refer to in Fallout 76?
The term 'mirelurk' in Fallout 76 denotes a creature species inhabiting Appalachia. Variants of mirelurks comprise mirelurk spawn, mirelurk hunter, mirelurk king, and mirelurk queen.
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Where is the best place to farm mirelurks in Fallout 76?
In Fallout 76, Mirelurks and their variants, such as Mirelurk hunters and Mirelurk spawn, inhabit various locations. Lake Reynolds is a known habitat for Mirelurk hunters. The Swarm of Suitors event also offers a chance to encounter these creatures. Players can tame a solitary Mirelurk hunter and utilize it for C.A.M.P. defense.
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Where can you find mirelurk queen locations in Fallout 76?
Mirelurk queens in Fallout 76 are located in the Appalachia region. They are encountered during events like 'Heart of the Swamp', 'Primal Cuts' at The Mire, and 'Swarm of Suitors'.
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What is the behavior of mirelurks towards other creatures in Fallout 76?
In Fallout 76, Mirelurks exhibit social behavior, interacting with other creatures. They engage in combat with creatures outside their faction, including deathclaws. They are immune to the Animal Friend perk due to their classification as abominations.
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How can you kill a mirelurk in Fallout 76?
Eliminating a Mirelurk in Fallout 76 requires strategic aiming at the creature's face, its most susceptible area. The Mirelurk's shell is robust, making it challenging to penetrate, even with high-powered weaponry. While charging, the Mirelurk shields its face, but it becomes exposed during close combat. In specific locations, such as Northwood Ridge Quarry, Mirelurks can be dispatched from a distance using explosives.
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Characteristics[]
Biology[]
While usually being associated with mutated crabs, the term mirelurk refers to a range of mutated aquatic species.
The crab-like mirelurk is considered both fearsome and formidable by wastelanders. Mirelurks are generally social with others of their kind, although they tend to be aggressive to other creatures and one another if one gets too close to another.[1]
Most adult mirelurks appear to have a hardened carapace on their backs, which is suggested to be their primary defense mechanism. While their eyesight appears to be poor, mirelurks have an extraordinary sense of smell. After using their crab/spider-like legs and large claws to reach and catch prey, they use a smaller set of abdomen claws to strip their prey down to the bone within minutes. Most mirelurks grow remarkably fast, and the shelled-variant has been observed to reach maturity within weeks.[2]
Gameplay attributes[]
The mirelurk crab attacks exclusively with melee. They will get close, usually in a group of three or more and attempt to hit the player character with their large claws. They will duck into their hard shell as a way to block incoming melee damage. They do this often and it can become an issue if the player character is being attacked from multiple sides, as when they turn to attack a different foe, the crouched mirelurk will leap up and attack almost instantly. They are vulnerable to explosives and headshots.
Variants[]
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| Softshell mirelurk 0019E967 |
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| Mirelurk 0033C995 |
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| Mirelurk razorclaw 0014237F |
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| Mirelurk killclaw 00142380 |
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| Bloodrage mirelurk 00110CFC |
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| Stoutshell mirelurk 00369A61 |
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| Glowing mirelurk 00142383 |
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| Scorched mirelurk crab 003AFDC4 |
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| Strangler mirelurk 0009318E |
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| Strangler mirelurk 0009318E |
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| Venomous mirelurk 003F3F44 |
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| Hardshell mirelurk 003F3F45 |
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| Mirelurk vorpalclaw 003F3F46 |
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| Steelshell mirelurk 003F3F47 |
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| Deadly mirelurk 003F3F48 |
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Locations[]
- Five softshell mirelurks can be found at New River Gorge Resort, three in the swimming pool area, and two in a dilapidated cabin to the south of the pool area.
- About three softshell mirelurk on the stream west of Summersville.
- Mirelurks can be found in Grafton Lake and around Pioneer Scout camp, especially during the Swarm of Suitors event.
- Several can be found at Ohio River Adventures, along the river. One can also begin the Defend the Raider Camp from attack quest here, spawning several mirelurks.
- Around four can be found at Lake Reynolds.
- Can reliably find several variants at Spruce Knob Lake.
- Can reliably find several mirelurks and one mirelurk queen, as well as a high amount of eggs to spawn hatchlings, at Highland Marsh.
- Can reliably find several mirelurks and one mirelurk queen at the toxic dried lakebed.
- About seven mirelurks and one mirelurk queen can be found at Sunrise Field.
- Two mirelurks, one mirelurk king and one mirelurk queen can be found at Quarry X3.
- Twenty mirelurks, ten hunters, seven spawns and five kings can be found inside Vault 94.
Notable specimens[]
Dave, a companion to Enola Walker during her quest to kill the scorchbeast queen.
Notes[]
- Mirelurks are potential candidates for taming. If found alone in a random encounter, the player character can send the tamed creature to their C.A.M.P. for defense.
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- There are cut textures for a cranberry variant of the mirelurk crab.
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Appearances[]
Mirelurks appear in Fallout 76.
See also[]
Gallery[]
Mirelurk
Softshell mirelurk
Mirelurk razorclaw
Glowing mirelurk
Scorched mirelurk
Cranberry mirelurk
Strangler mirelurk
Mirelurk razorclaw with foliage
Cranberry mirelurk
Mirelurk crab
Bloodrage mirelurk
Scorched mirelurk
Strangler mirelurk
Scorched Mirelurk at Mac's Farm
At the Boardwalk
Mirelurk steamer
Shown in the Eye of the Hunter ghoul perk
References[]
- ↑ Mirelurk research: "The Mirelurk appears to be a fearsome and formidable creature. They are generally social with other mirelurks however they tend to be aggressive to other creatures and one another if one gets too close to another."
- ↑ Mirelurk research: "Their eye sight appears to be good, but they have an extraordinary sense of smell... their large set of claws appear to be used primarily for hunting. Once their prey been captured the smaller set of claws on their abdomen is used to strip their prey down to the bone in a matter of minutes... the large hardened carapace on their back appears to be their primary defense mechanism... they grow remarkably fast, it only appears to take them a few weeks to reach maturity."