Scorpion

Scorpion walking at dusk/dawn

A scorpion is one of the hostile animals in the game. A single scorpion won't cause significant trouble for a healthy blockhead. They may cause problems for the wounded or when multiple scorpions are encountered, particularly at night. They were introduced in version 1.5.

Appearance

Scorpions remain visible at night

Scorpions are a vivid green color that's relatively easy to see, particularly against desert sand. They have six legs, a tail that curves up to point forward, and blocky pincers in front. They are about one block tall overall.

The HD version has a mean-looking, fanged face between its pincers.

Where Found

Scorpions spawn near cacti and therefore are mostly found in deserts, although they can wander to adjacent biomes.

Behavior

Scorpions use poison as a ranged attack

Scorpions wander the ground aimlessly. Like other, they do not pass two-block high level changes on their own. This is able to harm blockheads several blocks away.

During the day, scorpions do not routinely attack nearby blockheads. Remaining near one or encountering large groups of them is still inadvisable, as they will stab a blockhead if within the same block and the increased numbers make those attacks more likely.

At night, scorpions become more aggressive, attacking more frequently. They will respond to attacks by launching a large drop of poison at their assailant.

Health

See also: Creature Hit Chart

Due to their ability to attack at range, it's difficult to kill scorpions without the attacking blockhead taking harm.

Uses

Killing a scorpion will result in one to three poison being dropped.

Trivia

Real scorpions are in fact dangerous creatures found in most parts of the world, although they're more common in warm, subtropical regions. They have eight (not six) legs and glow when certain wavelengths of ultraviolet light (black light) are shined on them.

Gallery

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  HD version of a scorpion, note the face