Mirelurks (Fallout 4)

Mirelurks are the catch-all terminology for all three large crustacean mutants that dwell in the mires of the Commonwealth.

Mirelurk Hatchling
Hatchlings are the youngest form of mirelurk, freshly hatched from its eggs. Despite their age, they can still be a threat, as they emerge from their shells with the mirelurk characteristic aggression intact.

Regular
 They are ferocious apex predators and will pursue their prey incessantly. They mostly attack with there huge and powerful claws as well as slamming into prey in order to stagger them; therefore, it is best to keep mirelurks at a distance. Furthermore, mirelurks instinctively keep their vulnerable faces down, protected behind their hardened shell, until they are within striking distance. To this end, explosives are very effective against them until they close distance and show their faces; after this, shotguns and automatic weapons have the best chance to hit the small target. 

Hunter
 Hunters lack the armored shell of their crab brethren, but make up for it with sheer ferocity and aggression, as well as increased damage. They are also capable of attacking at range, by lobbing corrosive acid spit at their enemies. It's best to keep them at a distance and strafe, to avoid being covered in mirelurk spit. 

Kings
 Kings are perhaps the most challenging mirelurks to face. Apart from their excellent agility and low profile, they hit hard and attack with both poison and a sonic attack at range. Taking them down requires a bit of effort compared to the rather dumb regular mirelurks and hunters, especially since kings will constantly attempt to close distance and attack in melee. Ranged builds beware! 

Queens
 The queen is a powerhouse, especially before the player acquires weapons that negate its high damage resistance. It's more susceptible to energy weapons, but even with them and DR-reducing legendary effects, it is a challenge. The queen cannot be paralyzed, does not stagger, and cannot, of course, be immobilized or crippled by Dogmeat. The player needs to deal with it directly. 

Variants

 * Basic
 * Softshell mirelurk
 * Mirelurk
 * Mirelurk razorclaw
 * Mirelurk killclaw
 * Glowing mirelurk
 * Hunters
 * Mirelurk hunter
 * Glowing mirelurk hunter
 * Albino mirelurk hunter
 * Kings
 * Mirelurk king
 * Mirelurk deep king
 * Glowing mirelurk king
 * Queen
 * Mirelurk spawn
 * Mirelurk hatchling
 * Nukalurk
 * Nukalurk hunter
 * Nukalurk king
 * Nukalurk spawn
 * Nukalurk queen
 * Nukalurk queen

Appearances
These mirelurks appear only in Fallout 4.