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| MOVE NAME             | RANGE     | BLEED     | POISON    | KNOCK DOWN     | (2)
Resident Evil Outbreak

| MOVE NAME | RANGE | BLEED | POISON | KNOCK DOWN | (2)

Learn how to defeat the terrifying Scissor Worms in Resident Evil Outbreak. Discover their weaknesses, recommended weapons, and strategies for Hard and Very Hard modes.

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Learn how to defeat the terrifying Scissor Worms in Resident Evil Outbreak. Discover their weaknesses, recommended weapons, and strategies for Hard and Very Hard modes.

Alright, let's talk about the Scissor Worms in Resident Evil Outbreak. These things are basically giant, T-virus-mutated scorpions that show up to ruin your day, especially on Hard and Very Hard modes. They’re nasty because they can poison you with their tails and stingers, and they can even knock you down with a leap. Honestly, if you can avoid fighting them, do it. But if you have to, be ready!

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Appearance: Outbreak (Hard, Very Hard)
  • Danger Lv: 2
  • Vitality: 3
  • Attack Moves: Torso Shove, Tail Poison
  • Recommended Weapon: Shotgun

Strategy:

  • Heavy Firearms: If you're going to stand and fight, don't mess around. Bring out the big guns like the Shotgun. Insect Spray and fire-based weapons are also pretty effective against these creepy crawlies.
  • Outrunning Them: Good news – they aren't exactly sprinters. You can usually outrun them if you need to make a quick escape. Just watch out for their leaping attack, which can knock you down.
  • Stomping Tactic (No Weapon/Knife): This sounds wild, but you can actually kill a Scissor Worm with just your feet! If you get close, you can repeatedly aim down and stomp on it. It’s so slow that it won't be able to retaliate. The downside is you become a sitting duck for other Scissor Worms while you're busy stomping. The best way to handle this is if your whole team focuses on one worm at a time.
  • Beware of Poison: Their ability to inflict poison is what makes them really tricky. Make sure you have Blue Herbs on hand before or after an encounter, just in case you get hit.
  • Wall Climbing: Keep in mind that Scissor Worms can climb walls, so don't think you're safe just because you're on higher ground. They can attack from pretty much any angle.

Here’s a breakdown of their moves:

MOVE NAMERANGEBLEEDPOISONKNOCK DOWN
Diving Peck HarassClose---
Torso ShoveClose--Yes
Tail PoisonClose-Yes-

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