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Maggotmaw
Starfield Fauna · Mantid

Maggotmaw is a mantid species in Starfield with 6 variants living on Archimedes III, Foucault II and Kang III. 3 variants appear only in encounters.

Its variants are harvested for 4 resources. Its variants carry 15 scanner traits.

Harvest

Resources harvested from Maggotmaw 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).

Hunting Maggotmaw
Archimedes III (Swamp, Wetlands, Coniferous Forest, Savanna, Deciduous Forest)
Harvest
Fluids
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator, Large groups
Size
Small
Threat
Hard
Active
Diurnal
Maggotmaw Geophage
Foucault II (Rocky Desert, Sandy Desert)
Resource
L Lubricant
Harvest
Fluids
Diet
Geophage
Temperament
Prey - Basic
Social
Prey
Size
Huge
Threat
Normal
Special · Ghost
Pack Maggotmaw
Kang III (Rocky Desert, Mountains)
Resource
S Sealant
Harvest
Fluids
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator, Small groups
Size
Normal
Threat
Normal
Active
Diurnal
Combat · Regen Health SlowBehavior · Raking
Hunting Maggotmaw
Encounter only
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator
Size
Small
Threat
Normal
Combat · ArmoredSpecial · LC074 Creatures
Hunting Maggotmaw
Encounter only
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator
Threat
Normal
Combat · ArmoredCombat · Regen Health SlowSpecial · LC074 Creatures
Pack Maggotmaw
Encounter only
Resource
T Toxin
Harvest
Tissue · kill to harvest
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator, Small groups
Threat
Hard

Trait Glossary

Armored
Double creature armor. Note this is a combined Kinetic and Energy Resistance mod, and including either alongside this will make a creature VERY tough.
Cathemeral
Creature never sleeps, is always active.
Diurnal
Creature is active during day.
Ghost
Applies a camouflage to self at all times until dead.
Hard
This creature is of high power.
Huge
Huge Creature Size (x1.5)
Normal
Normal Creature Size (x0.8 - x1.2)
Poison Attacks
Add poison to attacks
Polyphasic
Creature naps frequently throughout the day, at odd times.
Predator - Aggressive
Creature will warn and attack anything within 40-50m; will attack prey on sight. Confidence: Foolhardy. Will never retreat from combat - will fight to the death.
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.
Raking
Claws or scratches at the ground, like it's marking territory.
Small
Small Creature Size (x0.5)
Spitter Spit
Creature spits out of its mouth.