

In the Quake 1 games, Shamblers are usually only found in the castle levels, but have occasionally appeared in a fewĪlone, a Shambler is a challenge to deal with. Its electricity attack will only work if it sees you when it ends its charging up animation. Its furious melee claw smash does enormous damage, and at a distance, it can attack by projecting a bolt ofĮlectricity towards you. In Quake 1, a Shambler is a Yeti-like large beast with blood-stained white fur, a very large mouth displaying enormous fangs, no visible eyes, and sharp claws. Then, run back forward before he begins another attack, or he will choose the lightning bolt. So if cover is not available or you're feeling particularly daring, you can run up and initiate his melee attack, then quickly step back to fire shots at him while he is swinging his arms through the air in which you stood a moment before. As long as you're within melee range, he will eschew his ranged attack for a good claw swipe or two. However, the Shambler's weakness could be his proclivity to use his bare hands when he can. His pride and joy is his lightning attack, and for good reason: it never misses! Unless you can duck behind cover or retreat beyond the range of the attack, you'll be hit for considerable damage.

They have an immense amount of health, and take only half damage from explosions. Shamblers are truly a force to be feared. "Even other monsters fear him, so expect a clobbering.
