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Anglers wait in ambush for prey to come to them. Their glowing "lure" mimics the look of a flower common to the island.Loading screen hint

Anglers are creatures that appear in the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor.

Characteristics[]

Biology[]

Anglers are aggressive creatures native to the Island. They are usually found living in swamps or rivers where lure weed is present, sometimes hiding under the surface to ambush prey. The fleshy bioluminescent growth atop its head (similar to an anglerfish's illicium) acts as a camouflage for the predator, effectively disguising it as the surrounding lure weed to fool its prey.

Gameplay attributes[]

The angler is an aggressive creature with the ability to absorb the fog and spit it out like a fireball, inflicting incendiary damage to any target it is able to hit. In combat, they often rely on these long ranged attacks but have been observed to charge at their prey and use their claws, though often they will halt mid charge to use their preferred method.

With V.A.T.S., the Sole Survivor can spot these creatures hiding among lure weed ahead of an ambush and avoid the surprise attack. Even without using it, though, the angler's illicium can be distinguished from the plant by the lack of leaves of a single appendage resting on the water's surface. Sometimes, the angler's head can be visible under the surface and mistaken for these leaves from afar but will remain submerged until the prey is close enough. Getting too close will alert the angler, causing it to spring from the water and engage.

Anglers' energy resistance is much higher than their damage resistance, making ballistic or melee weapons the preferable choice for engaging them in combat.

Variants[]

Angler[]

This is the most common variant of the angler and therefore the weakest. They are mostly found hiding among lure weed, sometimes with other anglers.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Angler
xx009583
Level
15
Perception
6
Hit Points
500
Damage Resistance
60
Energy Resistance
200
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
Immune
Experience Points
23
Aggression
Very aggressiveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Confidence
BraveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (95 Damage)
Attack
Fireball (40 Energy + 10 Energy per second for 2 seconds)

Lantern angler[]

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A similar variant than the base angler. Lantern anglers are always legendary, and look identical to standard anglers.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Lantern angler
xx009588
Level
15
Perception
6
Hit Points
500
Damage Resistance
60
Energy Resistance
200
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
Immune
Experience Points
23
Aggression
Very aggressiveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Confidence
BraveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (95 Damage)
Attack
Fireball (40 Energy + 10 Energy per second for 2 seconds)

Glowing angler[]

Glowing angler

The glowing angler is stronger than the basic and lantern angler variants. Like the other glowing variant creatures in the game, it has absorbed massive amounts of radiation, and now visibly glows green which grants it the ability to deal radiation damage in a small radius around it.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Glowing angler
xx009584
Level
25
Perception
7
Hit Points
800
Damage Resistance
75
Energy Resistance
235
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
Immune
Experience Points
37
Aggression
Very aggressiveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Confidence
BraveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (110 Damage)
Attack
Fireball (40 Energy + 15 Energy per second for 2 seconds)

Albino angler[]

Albino angler

The second strongest variant of angler, a genetic mutation has causes these anglers to not produce melanin and thus appear much more pale.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Albino angler
xx009585
Level
37
Perception
8
Hit Points
1200
Damage Resistance
100
Energy Resistance
275
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
Immune
Experience Points
54
Aggression
Very aggressiveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Confidence
BraveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (130 Damage)
Attack
Fireball (40 Energy + 20 Energy per second for 2 seconds)

Venomous angler[]

Venomous angler

Venomous anglers are the most powerful variant of their species. They level with the player character and are therefore immune to the Wasteland Whisperer perk. Visually, they have bluish gray skin unlike others of their kind.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Venomous angler
xx009586
Level
51+
Perception
9
Hit Points
1750+
Damage Resistance
125
Energy Resistance
330
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
Immune
Experience Points
75
Aggression
Very aggressiveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Confidence
BraveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (140 Damage)
Attack
Fireball (40 Energy + 25 Energy per second for 2 seconds)

Appearances[]

Anglers appear in the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor.

Gallery[]

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