Widowmaker



The Widowmakers are a large strain of Chimera that resembles an extremely large spider, but only has four legs. It's appearance on the battlefield requires all units to immediately engage it.

These creatures make use of their barbed fore-talons to attack enemies though they have been observed to make use of explosive globules that they spew out in combat much like the Sapper. Human forces are known to suffer from a high rate of casualties when engaging these beasts. However, in addition to serving a heavy support role for the Chimera, the Widowmaker has been known to have a rallying effect on the other Chimeran strains. As such, its been known that the presence of a Widowmaker on the battlefield has reversed the fortunes for the Chimera turning a defeat into a victory.

Its been recommended that high explosives or vehicle mounted weapons should be used when engaging these creatures. Typical target spots recommended are the creature's face or the body itself.

Near the end of the game, after the two Stalkers, a Widowmaker will expose itself. A good method, is to run inside and to the second floor of the nearest house when you started the level, then use the LAARK to get it down to low health, then use the XR-005 Hailstorm to finish it off.

That same strategy can be applied in the level where, after the ride in a Stalker, you encounter yet another Widowmaker. Remember to keep moving when fighting a Widowmaker, because it attacks with its legs, and has a long range attack unlike the Sapper.