The video is probably not there anymore because of the NDA but I am sure more will pop up.

File Position: Quake/id1/progs/ shambler.Right, so I saw a video on YouTube put by a player who got in the beta.

Message of death: ' Player was smashed by a Shambler'.

Hugging dance with him and pump lead through his wooly thighs. Through your chest), 'get lost' means move your sorry ass where he can't reach you. 'Get lost' does not mean 'stay in close range' (you might notice the burning pain of lighting beams What might appear as a friendly welcome-hug is actually his way of saying 'get lost or

Attack: Ranged lighting attack and huge claws in melee.

' Even other monsters fear him, so expect a clobbering. Shambler, your priority is probably the shambler. Involving monsters - other monsters probably won't kill it, and when you're fighting a pack of monsters that includes a Into attacking it when you have to constantly avoid the lightning attacks. If you do manage, it will claw at you at nearly 2X speed.Ī Shambler can mow down any other monster if it gets in a monster fight, but it's hard to provoke a shambler to a monsterįight because a shambler can only provoke other monsters via their lightning attack, and it gets hard to trick other monsters This virtuallyĮliminates the advantage of tricking it into smashing you, as you usually can't get close without taking considerableĭamage. Take extra caution when playing on Nightmare difficulty though, as it attacks approximately twice as fast. As usual pound him with your Super Nailgun or Lightning Gun, and he'll be Won't notice it charging up until it's too late. Because of how quick its electric attack animation is, you probably With other enemies, you should focus on the Shambler unless it has a Vore with it (though in some circumstances, it mayīe ideal to take out the Fiend first, if it is present). This is not the ideal strategy when the Shambler is one of severalĮnemies, however, it is an effective method in one-on-one combat. Melee attacks with little difficulty - unload and repeat. If the ShamberĪn alternative strategy to get up close to the Shambler with your Super Shotgun equipped. If you see the Shambler starting to use its electric attack, run behind something, even if it's a small pillar. Both of these weapons will take out a Shambler in no time. Use your Super Nailgun and Lightning Gun against it. On you, which can take of up to 40 life points in a single attack. Since the Shambler takes half-damage from explosives, Hiding behind a wall. Since it's so large, if you're within even a reasonably short distance it'll try to use its melee attack

Its electric attack can take up to 30 life points, and it will hit unless you're In the Quake 1 games, Shamblers are usually only found in the castle levels, but have occasionally appeared in a fewĪlone, a Shambler is a challenge to deal with. Its electricity attack will only work if it sees you when it ends its charging up animation. Its furious melee claw smash does enormous damage, and at a distance, it can attack by projecting a bolt ofĮlectricity towards you. In Quake 1, a Shambler is a Yeti-like large beast with blood-stained white fur, a very large mouth displaying enormous fangs, no visible eyes, and sharp claws. Then, run back forward before he begins another attack, or he will choose the lightning bolt. So if cover is not available or you're feeling particularly daring, you can run up and initiate his melee attack, then quickly step back to fire shots at him while he is swinging his arms through the air in which you stood a moment before. As long as you're within melee range, he will eschew his ranged attack for a good claw swipe or two. However, the Shambler's weakness could be his proclivity to use his bare hands when he can. His pride and joy is his lightning attack, and for good reason: it never misses! Unless you can duck behind cover or retreat beyond the range of the attack, you'll be hit for considerable damage.

They have an immense amount of health, and take only half damage from explosions. Shamblers are truly a force to be feared. 'Even other monsters fear him, so expect a clobbering.

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