Reptilicus Hunter

Reptilicus Hunters are a specialized variant of the Reptilicus warriors found on Bryyo. They have been mutated by Phazon, giving them powers that normal Reptilicus don't have.
A Hunter has a much lighter skin tone and a larger, more muscular build than that of other Reptilicus. They have none of the spikes seen on the backs of the other Reptilicus; they also do not share the ability to warp, instead replacing this with ability to turn invisible. They are not hostile to the other form of Reptilicus, and utilize Warp Hounds more often than normal Reptilicus. They are also capable of scaling walls, which allows them to reach higher ledges to attack from.
Once the X-Ray Visor is collected, Samus can see the Reptilicus Hunters when they are invisible. Reptilicus Hunters are more resilient to Samus' weaponry than the standard variety. Ice Missiles will not freeze the Hunters as quickly as it would their cousins. Also, because of their resilience to heat-based attacks, the Plasma Beam's burning capability is negligible. Samus can freeze the Reptilicus Hunter as it is throwing its chakram, so the chakram comes back and shatters the frozen Hunter, earning her a Friend Voucher.
The Reptilicus Hunter's actual intelligence level is unknown, but their violent and feral nature suggest it is below human levels. Despite this, they seem to actively hunt Samus and ambush her on several occasions. They also display gestures with their arms that could be attack commands in battle.
==Locations==
*Cliffside Airdock (leaves)
*Gateway Hall (leaves)
*Grand Court
*Hangar Bay
==Logbook entry==
==Alejandro Roura animation==
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==Trivia==
*Early screen-shots of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption show Samus battling Reptilicus Hunters in the Gel Refinery Site (see main article image). However, the Hunters are never encountered in this room or in any other part of Bryyo Fire.
*Alejandro Roura animated this creature.
==Gallery==
Intimidating_Reptilicus_Hunter.png|A Reptilicus Hunter in an intimidating stance.
Reptilicus_3.jpg|Concept art.
Metroid3.jpg|Two Reptilicus Hunters ingame.
Category:Intelligent Species
Category:Reptilicus
Category:Bryyo
Category:Bryyo Cliffside
Category:Bryyo Thorn Jungle
Category:Alejandro Roura