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Dealing with Deathclaws
Fallout: New Vegas

Dealing with Deathclaws

Learn how to effectively combat Deathclaws in Fallout: New Vegas. This guide covers strategies for Dead Wind Cavern and Sloan, including tips for taking down the Legendary Deathclaw and its allies.

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Learn how to effectively combat Deathclaws in Fallout: New Vegas. This guide covers strategies for Dead Wind Cavern and Sloan, including tips for taking down the Legendary Deathclaw and its allies.

Walkthrough
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    Harpers Shack: Approach the shack. Loot the first room for minor components. In the south-west room, find a Sunset Sarsaparilla Star Bottle Cap, three Ammo Boxes, and a Varmint Rifle.
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    Dead Wind Cavern Entrance: Head south, south-east, ascend a small hill, and turn south-west. Locate the cave entrance. Use a long-range weapon like the Gobi Ranged for sneak attack criticals to eliminate Deathclaws from a distance. If they get close, use VATS head-shots.
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    Inside Dead Wind Cavern: From the entrance, head north-west, then north-east down a slope, eliminating Deathclaws near the entrance.
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    Cavern Split: The path splits north-west and north-east. The north-east fork is a dead-end but offers opportunities to shoot Deathclaws through pillars. Be aware of detection; if detected, they will find you. If you see a [DANGER] warning, retreat.
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    Mother Deathclaw Chamber: Backtrack to the south-west and take the north-western fork. Turn north-east and descend a slope to find a chamber. Fight a Deathclaw Mother and three Young Deathclaws in close quarters. Focus on the Mother first. Loot the south-western end of the room for Deathclaw Eggs (required for Red Lucy).
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    Legendary Deathclaw Chamber: Continue north-east from the mother's chamber, then south-east. Search south-west for a Duffle Bag with loot. The north-east tunnel leads to a chamber with a Legendary Deathclaw and two normal Deathclaws. Due to the bend, you will be detected. Prioritize the Legendary Deathclaw. Use chems (Turbo, Jet, Psycho) and magazines (True Crime Stories) to improve your odds. Loot the chamber after the fight to find a dead Brotherhood of Steel Paladin and the unique weapon, Mercy.
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    Sloan: Fast-travel to a location near I-15 (e.g., Jean Sky Diving) and travel north-east to Sloan. Follow the road until Chomps Lewis warns you about Deathclaws. Agree to help him, and he will task you with killing the Mother Deathclaw and the Alpha Male Deathclaw, giving you five Stimpaks and five Super Stimpaks.
Tips
  • Use long-range weapons and aim for sneak attack criticals to take down Deathclaws from afar.
  • If Deathclaws get close, use VATS for head-shots.
  • Against groups, try to pick off one Deathclaw with a sneak attack critical and save Action Points for VATS on charging survivors.
  • In confined spaces, be extra cautious.
  • For the Legendary Deathclaw fight, use the best weapons and chems available (Turbo, Jet, Psycho, True Crime Stories magazine).
  • Loot Harpers Shack for useful components and ammo.
  • The north-eastern path in Dead Wind Cavern offers opportunities to shoot through pillars, but be mindful of detection.
  • Focus on the Deathclaw Mother first in her chamber due to her high damage output.
  • The Deathclaw Eggs in the Mother's chamber are needed to satisfy Red Lucy.
  • Chomps Lewis in Sloan offers a quest to eliminate Deathclaws and provides medical supplies.

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