Aquapede

Aquapedes are type of variant exclusive to the Downpour DLC. They are characterized by their fast swimming, high aggression, and large size.

Appearance
Aquapedes are large, aquatic blue and black centipedes with protective shells and segmented bodies. Their blue shells are dappled with darker spots. Instead of legs, Aquapedes have long, tattered red frills similar to those of s. They have four antennae on both ends of their bodies. Their heads can emit a bright glow.

Combat
Aquapedes pose a significant threat in underwater areas, especially in tight spaces where movement is restricted. Fighting one underwater can be incredibly tricky, as any objects thrown underwater quickly lose speed and become harmless, and the Aquapede can quickly close the remaining distance. The player can wait until the Aquapede is near land, or let it chase Slugcat out of the water, to attack with a. s can also be used against an Aquapede to great effect even underwater, as they lose much less speed than Spears do; however, they do float upwards as they travel underwater.

Evasion
While quite agile and fearsome underwater, Aquapedes have a difficult time trying to grab prey that is swimming in a straight line. can be utilized, as they are faster than Aquapedes.

Stealth
In the underwater areas where Aquapedes reside, there can be multiple tunnel routes that can be used to avoid them entirely. If one is blocking a path crucial to progression, using live bait like a Jetfish or can distract it.

Abilities & Behavior
The Aquapede has wing-like paddles along its body that it uses to swim, which comes at the cost of being able to climb or even move on land. Like other centipedes, it hunts down prey with a powerful shock from both of its heads, preferring to hunt for prey in the water. Unlike other centipedes, Aquapedes are solitary, never remaining close to their own species.