There are plenty of enemies that players will inevitably stumble across while exploring post-war Appalachia. While some enemies, like Mole Rats and Radroaches, aren’t all that deadly, there are plenty of enemies that pack a serious punch. Scorchbeasts, Super Mutant Behemoths,Deathclaws, and other big creatures are lurking, waiting to catch the player off-guard.
One creature that can be surprisingly powerful is the Mirelurk Hunter. These creatures are often found alongside Mirelurks and Mirelurk Queens. They are quite tanky creatures, but they provided you have a decent weapon, they shouldn’t be all that difficult to take down. Players will occasionally be tasked with taking down a few of these creatures to complete certain daily challenges. This guide will go over the best locations to find Mirelurk Hunters inFallout 76.
Where To Find Mirelurk Hunters
There are a few places that have a few guaranteed spawn points. However, if another player gets there first, then the enemies may already have been taken care of.Should this be the case, hopping to another server is the best way of finding these creatures.A few of the most notable locations can be seen below.
Grafton Lake
Grafton Lake has a couple ofMirelurk spawn points. There’s always a chance that a Mirelurk Hunter could spawn alongside them. The lake itself takes up a large part of the Toxic Valley.Because of how few trees there are, it’s pretty easy to spot Mirelurk Hunters from far away.Keep in mind that this is also a spawn point for a Mirelurk Queen.
Lake Reynolds
Just outside of Lewisburg, in the Ash Heap region, there’s a lake. Next to the lake, there’s a rundown playground. More often than not, you’ll find a Mirelurk Hunter roaming around next to a couple of regular Mirelurks.
Wendigo Cave
Located in the Savage Divide, Wendigo Cave is a huge cave that can be rather tricky to navigate.It’s filled with Ghouls, Wendigos, and of course, Mirelurk Hunters.
Pioneer Scout Lake
This location is where the eventSwarm Of Suitorstakes place. Even outside of the event, there tend to be a couple of Mirelurk creatures lurking around the lake area.
Highland Marsh
Located in The Mire Region, Highland Marsh is usually home to a Mirelurk Queen. There are alsoplenty of Mirelurk Eggsdotted around the area. Since there is also a challenge that requires players to collect these eggs,Highland Marsh is a pretty good place to visit for all Mirelurk-related objectives.
Mac’s Farm
The locations mentioned above aren’t the only locations for these creatures, but they are some of the best ones to visit when hunting for them. You may also encounter one or two randomly while exploring Appalachia.
Sunrise Field
Towards the southern side of the Cranberry Bog, Sunrise Field has a very good chance of spawning one Mirelurk Hunter. This location usually has a Mirelurk Queen roaming around. However, with a little bit of sneaking, it’s possible to stealthily take down the Mirelurk Hunter without alerting the Mirelurk Queen to your location.
Quarry X3
Quarry X3 can be a little hit-and-miss when it comes to spawning Mirelurk Hunters. That said, during challenges that require players to either kill or photograph Mirelurk Hunters, visiting some of the less popular locations can be a good idea since it can be hard to find them when other players are trying to take them down.
Events That Spawn Mirelurk Hunters
If you are still having a hard time finding Mirelurk Hunters, then there are a few events that have almost a 100% chance of spawning at least a couple of Mirelurk Hunters. These events include the following.
Swarm Of Suitors
This event is guaranteed to spawn at least a couple of Mirelurk Hunters. It can be a tricky event to complete for low-level players. However, more often than not, there will be a few other players taking part in the event, making it a little easier to manage.To make this event easier, hop on top of one of the nearby shacks to avoid taking melee damage.
Primal Cuts
This event is onlyavailable during Meat Week. Depending on the region, this event will spawn all sorts of tough enemies, such as Yao Guai, Radscorpions, and Mirelurk Hunters. It’s possible to jump on top of the drums. If you do this, then no enemy can reach you, meaning that you are only vulnerable to ranged attacks.
Census Violence
Census Violence is not a public event, so it will cost Caps to fast travel. That said, there’s a very good chance of encountering a Mirelurk Hunter while completing the event.
Heart Of The Swamp
This isone of the more popular Public Events. Mainly due to the small chance of being awarded a piece of rare apparel upon its completion. There are several waves of Strangler enemies that players will need to take down. This includes a couple of waves of Mirelurks, and possibly even a Mirelurk Hunter or two.
Workshop Defense Events
While they are not as lucrative as they used to be, taking over workshops can help new playersgenerate a small stockpile of junk items.There’s also a chance that a claimed workshop will get attacked by a group of enemies.The enemy group can be anything from Super Mutants to Mirelurks. If it’s a Mirelurk attack, then there’s a good chance that a couple of Mirelurk Hunters will spawn during the event.
Scorched Earth
This is one of the Nuked Events,meaning that it can only be activated by launching a nuke over a specific area. For this event to start, you’ll need to launch a nuke over Fissure Site Prime. This event is aimed at high-level players.
Lots of enemies spawn during the event. This includes Mirelurks and Mirelurk Hunters. The one downside of this event is that it’s very popular. Due to its popularity, it can be hard to get a shot in on a Mirelurk Hunter as there are lots of players firing weapons at the same time.
The Best Way To Take Down Mirelurk Hunters
Mirelurk Hunters are pretty tough. That said, they have one main weakness: the head.A fewwell-placed VATS shotsto the head should be enough to take down a Mirelurk Hunter.Because Mirelurk Hunters rarely spawn alone, it can be tricky taking them down while they are surrounded by Mirelurks, Mirelurk Kings, and Mirelurk Queens.
Explosive weapons and fast-firing heavy guns are great at thinning the herd, making it easier to take down all Mirelurk creatures while also being able to keep a safe distance away from all melee attacks.
