Radscorpion ( Fallout 4 ) Radscorpions are arachnids mutated from the , found in the Commonwealth in 2287 . Background . Radscorpions are large , mutated scorpions commonly found in and around abandoned structures . They originated from the North American Emperor scorpion , which were prolific in many pet stores at the time of the Great War . They have since mutated to become much larger , faster and more venomous than ever before . Characteristics . Biology . Radscorpions sport highly venomous stingers , the ability to burrow underground in seconds , powerful claws , and durable exoskeletons . Unlike Mojave or Capital Wasteland variants , the Commonwealth does not feature radscorpions that occupy a similar size category as giant radscorpions . Radscorpions have either migrated to the Commonwealth from the southwestern United States , or mutated independently from emperor scorpions kept as pets before the war in a similar manner to ones located in different areas of the continent . Gameplay attributes . Radscorpions are fast runners , extremely aggressive , extraordinarily well armored , and will use their powerful claws and poisoned tails to attack enemies quickly and relentlessly ; capable of dealing an alarming amount of physical and poison damage in only a few hits . With their ability to burrow underground and traverse large distances seemingly instantaneously , retreating from an encounter is often impossible . Their only weak spot is their relatively small face . Deathskull radscorpions are easily one of the most dangerous creatures one can encounter while exploring the Commonwealth , completely capable of killing the player in even the highest grades of power armor . Due to their claw and poisonous sting attacks as well as their great maneuverability , radscorpions are powerful melee fighters that should be dealt with preferably from a distance , or with specialized equipment if a direct confrontation is necessary . If attacked from afar , they will immediately burrow and emerge close to the player character , often in melee range , provided the ground type can be navigated through by them , so it is possible to avoid being caught unprepared by standing on rocks , or metallic / wooden surfaces before attacking . Weapons with armor piercing mods as well as the legendary modifier " Penetrating " can help improving the damage output against their armor reinforced exoskeletons . Radscorpions are mostly found within the Glowing Sea . They can be found on occasions in other areas of the Commonwealth as well . Radscorpions can be pacified through the Wasteland Whisperer perk . Variants . Radscorpion . The standard variation of its kind , radscorpions can be difficult to fight at low levels since they have a quite high amount of hit points and powerful attacks compared to other creatures . These creatures are found all over the Glowing Sea , and one can be found at the Old Gullet sinkhole by triggering the cymbal - clapping monkey nearby . Radscorpion hunter . Radscorpion hunters can be encountered as the Sole Survivor levels up . They are more dangerous than standard radscorpions , although with powerful weapons one may dispose of them quite easily . Glowing radscorpion . Glowing radscorpions have been exposed to massive amounts of radiation , and as a result their body is seen glowing green . Besides the increased hit points and damage , glowing radscorpions will deal radiation damage to anybody nearby . Albino radscorpion . Similar to the " Fallout 3 " rendition , Albino radscorpions have a noticeable white color , which makes them easier to see due to their distinctive body color . These enemies may prove to be quite dangerous as they have a high amount of hit points and powerful melee attacks . Radscorpion stalker . With a high enough level , the Sole Survivor may encounter radscorpion stalkers . These enemies are particularly resilient and their melee attacks may deal serious damage with inadequate protection . Radscorpion predator . A rare variation of the radscorpion , predators have nearly as much health as a behemoth and their powerful melee attacks may easily kill those unprepared . Deathskull radscorpion . A rare but dangerous radscorpion , deathskull radscorpions have a noticeable reddish color . These enemies are extremely powerful as they are more resistant than a standard behemoth , and their attacks combined with the additional poison damage may result in them easily wounding or killing the player character . These types of radscorpion level with the player , thus making them impossible to pacify . The higher the level of the player character , the higher the odds of this type of radscorpion appearing . Appearances . Radscorpions appear in " Fallout 4 " .