Elite Scavenger



Elite Scavengers are a more mobile, aggressive, and powerful variant added in the Downpour DLC. Distinguished by their uniquely shaped s, they have the ability to leap far distances and spawn with more powerful items, such as s or even s.

Appearance
Elite Scavengers are nearly identical to a regular s, with the notable exception of their antlers facing downwards.

Combat
Elite Scavengers can angle their spear when thrown curves in an arch direction making it unpredictable and dangerous to dodge. Having a huge advantage against which doesn't share the same freedom with the trajectory of their. Though

Elite Scavengers usually prefer to wander alone when traveling unlike regular s, making it easier to confront it head-on with ambushing or camping. Elite Scavengers, like all creatures, don't have the same visual awareness as the player, making it easy to sneak up and predict their pathfinding, catching them off-guard.

Taking the Elite Scavenger's ability to leap into account is important when facing them in combat, as regular s are not able to dodge spears as easily.

Reputation
It is significantly harder to get an Elite Scavenger on your good side compared to a regular ; they will often still try to attack the even if the  has a good reputation with the s.

Trading
Trading with them seems to work in the exact same way it does with regular Scavengers