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Radroaches are creatures found in the Capital Wasteland in 2277.
Background
Great American cockroaches, colloquially called "radroaches" or simply "giant cockroaches", are giant versions of the pre-War species that have increased in size presumably due to mutation caused by the nuclear fallout of the Great War.
Characteristics
Biology
Radroaches are about the size of cats and have a shiny brown carapace. Unlike their modern-day cousins, they don't mind the sunlight and will often be encountered in well lit areas, such as out in the open near the Tepid Sewers. If encountered, they will first try to scare off their enemies by flapping their wings and antennae while bobbing up and down, but will attack if the enemy refuses to back away. This usually ends with their death, as they are one of the weakest enemies in-game.
Gameplay attributes
Radroaches are low-level enemies, hostile to the player. They are usually encountered in groups of 5-7 and "pounce" at their enemies and bite/pinch them with their small pincers while making a screeching sound. They are also commonly used as food for many people in the wasteland and as such their meat can be bought off most merchants who sell food.
Statistics
Radroaches all share the same vital statistics, but can differ in aggressiveness and confidence.
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| Radroach 0001CF7C 0002D6F7 000A25B1 000C595E 0001EFE3 |
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| Radroach (Aggr. Vault 101) 000569B2 |
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| Radroach (foolh. Vault 101) 0006B238 0002D4C7 |
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| Radroach (Butch Vault 101) 0002A171 |
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Locations
- Other than in Vault 101, they are found throughout the wasteland, with the most notable locations being the Nuka-Cola plant offices and the Gillian house in Minefield. The RobCo Facility has the highest number of radroaches, 31 in total.
Notable radroaches
Notes
- Radroaches are one of the weakest creatures to come across in the wasteland, about on par with bloatflies for being the weakest enemies in the game.
- Although most radroaches appear hostile, there are certain circumstances where you may find them as passive, such as the roaches in the vicinity of the Roach King.
- Radroaches do not give out experience points unless the Lone Wanderer is playing on normal difficulty or higher, but even then it's only one experience point.
- Using Unarmed in V.A.T.S. against a radroach will result in the player stomping on it rather than punching it.
- The radroach is the first type of hostile creature the Lone Wanderer will encounter in Fallout 3, inside Vault 101 when the he/she needs to kill one with a BB gun during the quest Growing Up Fast.
- There are two unique radroaches in the game, Fluffy and Jitters, both imprisoned in a cage in the sniper shack.
- Likewise, there are two undersized caged radroaches kept as pets by Gallo in his quarters in the County sewer mainline.
- During the quest Escape! you have an option to help Butch DeLoria by killing 3 radroaches to save his mom for some positive Karma and a free Tunnel Snake Outfit.
- When radroaches detect the Lone Wanderer, they won't attack at first, but if he/she stands too close for too long then they will become more aggressive.
- For the most part, radroaches are the only enemy in the game that won't attack on sight.
- Unlike the other insects in the game, radroaches don't have a body part that the Lone Wanderer can cripple that will cause them to frenzy.
- Moira Brown says that the radroaches taste like old feet.
Appearances
Radroaches appear in Fallout 3.
Behind the scenes
There is a theory that present-day cockroaches would be able to survive a global nuclear disaster.
Sounds
- Radroach attack
- Wings fluttering
Gallery
