Nahant Oceanological Society
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The Nahant Oceanological Society is a seaside research facility infested by Mirelurks. Players visit this location to explore the two main laboratories, clear out hostile creatures, and gather marine research equipment and pre-War lore.
Items
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Enemies
Mirelurk
Weak to Face / head
Standard Mirelurks found guarding the exterior and lower interior levels
Mirelurk Hunter
Weak to Head
Dangerous ranged variant found inside the research facility that spits acid
Mirelurk Hatchling
Weak to Shell or soft flesh
Found emerging from egg clutches scattered throughout the lower building
Tips
- Target the faces of the Mirelurks rather than their armored shells to quickly bring them down in the facility's tight corridors.
- Shoot or crush the Mirelurk egg clutches before they open to avoid dealing with swarms of Hatchlings.
Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.
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