Crawler Strategy

Learn the best strategies for tackling the Crawler in Outriders. This guide covers weaknesses, phases, and effective tactics to defeat this challenging enemy.

The Crawler is a formidable enemy in Outriders that requires a specific approach to defeat. This guide will detail its weaknesses, the different phases of the fight, and provide effective strategies to overcome it.

Crawler Stats / Weaknesses

• Weaknesses: Fire damage, headshots.
• Resistances: Frost damage.
• Vulnerabilities: Explosives.

Crawler Phases

1. Phase 1: Initial Assault
   The Crawler will begin by charging at the player and using its melee attacks. It also has a ranged acid spit attack. Focus on dodging its charges and hitting its head.
2. Phase 2: Acid Barrage
   The Crawler will retreat slightly and begin spitting multiple streams of acid. This phase requires good positioning and constant movement to avoid the area-of-effect damage.
3. Phase 3: Enrage
   At low health, the Crawler becomes enraged, increasing its attack speed and damage. It will frequently use its charge attack. This is the final push to defeat it.

Crawler Strategy

• Utilize Fire Damage: The Crawler is particularly weak to fire, so any fire-based weapons or abilities will significantly speed up the fight.
• Aim for the Head: Critical hits to the Crawler's head deal increased damage. Prioritize headshots whenever possible.
• Dodge and Weave: Its charge attacks can be devastating. Learn the timing and dodge to the sides or backward to avoid them.
• Manage Acid Pools: During Phase 2, be mindful of the acid pools it creates. Stay mobile and use cover effectively to avoid taking damage.
• Exploit Vulnerabilities: Explosive damage can stagger the Crawler, interrupting its attacks and creating openings.
• Stay Aggressive in Phase 3: Once enraged, the Crawler becomes more dangerous, but also more predictable in its attacks. Maintain pressure and don't let up.