====== Scorpio ======

{{ rpd:images:scorpio_mob.png|Scorpio }}

==== Description ====
Scorpios are large arachnid-like demonic creatures that avoid close combat at all costs, firing crippling serrated spikes from long distances.

==== Stats ====
  * **HP:** 65
  * **HT:** 65
  * **Defense Skill:** 20
  * **Attack Skill:** 32
  * **Damage:** 15-25
  * **Armor:** 8 (DR)
  * **EXP:** 11
  * **Max Level:** 25

==== Abilities ====
  * **Ranged Attack**: Scorpios keep their distance and attack from afar
  * **Cripple Effect**: Attacks may inflict [[rpd:cripple_buff|Cripple]] status effect (50% chance)

==== Behavior ====
  * Keeps maximum distance from enemies
  * Uses ranged attacks exclusively
  * Inflicts Cripple status effect with ranged attacks (50% chance)

==== Resistances and Immunities ====
  * Resistant to Leech enchantments
  * Immune to Poison effects

==== Drops ====
  * Potions of Healing (rarely)
  * Mystery Meat (more commonly)

==== Strategy ====
  * Avoid melee attacks when possible as Scorpios will retreat further
  * Use ranged weapons or magic to attack from a safe distance
  * Be cautious of the Cripple effect from its ranged attacks
  * Allow distance to be maintained so it doesn't approach you

==== Location ====
  * Found in the Halls level (dungeon levels 21-24)
  * More common than its variant [[rpd:acidic_mob|Acidic Scorpio]]

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Scorpio.java|Scorpio.java]]

==== String Resources ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1207-L1210|Scorpio string resources]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:acidic_mob|Acidic Scorpio]] - A variant of Scorpio with additional defensive abilities
  * [[rpd:ranged_enemies|Ranged Enemies]] - Other enemies that use distance-based combat

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