Fallout 4: How To Defeat Deathclaws

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Mutants are a common sight in the Fallout series, and they're particularly important in the ecosystem of Fallout 4's Commonwealth. There are lots of mutants, from giant bugs to green humanoids wielding guns, so it's no surprise that you can encounter some pretty unique species.

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You may also occasionally encounter a giant lizard while wondering the wastes. This creature goes by the name of a Deathclaw, and it's one of the strongest enemies in post-apocalyptic Boston. There are many types of Deathclaws, and they each have separate resistances, so it's important to know how to defeat them should you cross their paths.

As you can see in the picture above, Deathclaws are giant lizards that adapted to the irradiated Wasteland after the Great War. These enemies are significantly larger than humans and can use their claws to tear through their prey, easily killing them. As such, most Wastelanders are terrified of Deathclaws, so humans tend to make their home far away from their nests.

Defeating a Deathclaw isn't difficult once you know what damage type they're susceptible to in combat. Unfortunately, there are many varieties of Deathclaws, which means that you may have to adjust your strategy depending on which type of Deathclaw you're fighting.

You can find out about each Deathclaw's resistances and what level you encounter them below, but ballistic damage is usually best to use since their physical resistance isn't as strong as their energy resistance.

Additionally, you need to know what to expect while fighting a Deathclaw. Deathclaws are very quick on their feet, so they'll run towards you and slash you with their claws. The damage they deal per hit is relative to the