Angler (Fallout 76)

Anglers are creatures found in Appalachia.
==Characteristics==
===Biology===
Anglers possess fleshy bioluminescent growths atop their heads (similar to an anglerfish's illicium) that acts as a camouflage for the ambush predators, disguising them as a sprig of lure weed, an edible flower found in the swampy environments they inhabit, to fool unsuspecting prey.
===Gameplay attributes===
The angler is an aggressive creature with the ability to spit out large, flaming balls of mucus, inflicting heavy incendiary damage to any target in a small radius. In combat, they often rely on these long-ranged attacks but have also been observed to charge at their prey and use their claws, albeit often halting mid-charge to use their preferred method of attack.
Anglers' Energy Resistance is much higher than their Damage Resistance, making ballistic or melee weapons the preferable choice for engaging them in combat. Anglers will not enter buildings or climb stairs. If a player character enters a building the angler will retreat but stay in the general area. Anglers will use their ranged attacks against their foes that they cannot get close to but will retreat if attacked with ranged weapons.
==Variants==
===Angler===
The most common variant of the creature, with all the characteristics described above.
===Albino angler===
The albino angler is a stronger, more powerful angler that has been affected with albinism, making it pale white in appearance.
===Venomous angler===
The venomous angler is a more powerful angler, characterized by blue and green coloration in its skin.
===Glowing angler===
The most powerful angler variant, distinguished by its green radioactive glow. This variant is created from high radiation levels, such as those in the Mire or nuke zones.
===Ravenous angler===
Capable of ranged assaults, however primarily concentrate on melee attacks. Introduced in the Nuclear Winter update. 
===Bloodthirsty angler===
Capable of ranged assaults, however primarily concentrate on melee attacks. Introduced in the Nuclear Winter update. 
===Deadly angler===
Capable of ranged assaults, however primarily concentrate on melee attacks. Introduced in the Nuclear Winter update. 
===Scorched anglers===
Scorched anglers have been inflicted with the Scorched Plague. Green ultracite crystals protrude from the back of their legs, and they have a fleshy, pinkish appearance. Each regular angler variant has a corresponding scorched variant with the same stats, abilities, and items.
==Locations==
* Three anglers will consistently appear in the gnarled shallows.
* Three anglers will consistently appear in Thunder Mountain substation TM-01, fighting other creatures.
* Anglers will always spawn far north of the gnarled shallows, near Queen of the Hunt site Alpha. This can be found by following the creek from the gnarled shallows to the north.
* Anglers spawn alongside gulpers during Event: Moonshine Jamboree.
* Chance to spawn in the parking lot of Braxson's Quality Medical Supplies.
* Chance to spawn at Pylon V-13.
==Notes==
* Anglers in Appalachia hide underwater disguised as lure weed.
* Anglers are counted as cryptids for the purposes of completing challenges, despite not being based off of American folklore like most other creatures counted.
==Appearances==
Anglers appear .
==Behind the scenes==
Anglers are potential mutations of anglerfish or frogs, sharing the "lure" and upturned jaw of the former, and the limbs, proportions, and habitat of the latter.
==Gallery==
Angler disguise.jpg|An angler hiding underwater
FO76 Venomous angler.png|Scorched venomous angler
Category:Fallout 76 creatures