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 possess a significant threat in tight spaces, making it harder to avoid getting shocked. One method of defeating it is leading it towards the surface where there is a ground leveled platform to stand on. The player can wait until the Aquapede is near land to grab a, letting it chase Slugcat back out of the water if the Aquapede recedes back in.

Evasion
While quite agile and fearsome underwater it has a difficult time trying to grab prey that is swimming in a straight line. The can be utilized, as it is faster than the Aquapede.

Stealth
In the underwater areas where the Aquapedes reside, there can be multiple tunnel routes that can be used to avoid facing. If it's blocking a path crucial to progression, using live bait like a 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. 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.