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Bladehead
Starfield Fauna · Swimmer

Bladehead is a swimmer species in Starfield with 4 variants living on Polvo, Porrima II and Zelazny II. One variant appears only in encounters. Some variants can be domesticated at an outpost.

Its variants are harvested for 4 resources. Its variants carry 14 scanner traits.

Harvest

Resources harvested from Bladehead variants. The count is how many variants yield that resource.

Variants

Each planet gets its own take on the species. Hover a trait for what it does (the game's own creature-template notes).

Herding Bladehead Filterer
Zelazny II (Ocean, Swamp)
Resource
S Sealant
Harvest
Gland · kill to harvest
Diet
Filter-Feeder
Social
Prey, Medium groups
Size
Normal
Threat
Normal
Domesticable
Yes
Combat · Insulated NervesCombat · Energy ResistantBehavior · SwimmerBehavior · Sidekick
Herding Bladehead Grazer
Polvo (Ocean)
Resource
M Membrane
Harvest
Tissue · kill to harvest
Diet
Herbivorous
Temperament
Prey - Basic
Social
Prey, Medium groups
Size
Small
Threat
Very Easy
Behavior · Swimmer
Pack Bladehead
Porrima II (Ocean)
Resource
S Spice
Harvest
Gland
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator, Small groups
Size
Normal
Threat
Normal
Combat · Regen Health SlowBehavior · Swimmer
Herding Bladehead Scavenger
Encounter only
Resource
N Nutrient
Harvest
Tissue · kill to harvest
Diet
Omnivore
Social
Prey, Small groups
Size
Small
Threat
Easy
Behavior · Swimmer

Trait Glossary

Cathemeral
Creature never sleeps, is always active.
Easy
This creature is of low power.
Energy Resistant
Double energy resistance
Insulated Nerves
Double EM resistance.
Normal
Normal Creature Size (x0.8 - x1.2)
Polyphasic
Creature naps frequently throughout the day, at odd times.
Predator - Standard
Creature will warn and attack anything within 25-35m; will attack prey within 40m.Confidence: Brave
Prey - Basic
Nervous/flighty temperament: Is curious about the player. Will warn neutrals, attack within 10m. Flees enemies.
Prey - Curious/No Warn or Flee
Curious temperament: Creature will investigate anything entering within 40m. Not aggressive. No assist. Average confidence. Best for critters or fools.
Prey - Territorial
Warns/attacks players/neutrals within 30m. Attacks enemies within 50.
Sidekick
Will shelter with factions not hostile to them. Curious about the player and may follow them.
Small
Small Creature Size (x0.5)
Swimmer
Swims - will be placed in water deep enough to swim. Use only for Floater, Manta, and Swimmer races.
Very Easy
This creature is of very low power.