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System Shock Bestiary

By Osku

The complete list of enemies in System Shock, now also categorized in difficulty and type order. (Weakest in the top of each category and strongest in the bottom.)

Statistical information taken from the I.C.E. Breaker Guide Book, which is included in the Enhanced Edition.

PS. I didn't include enemies from the Cyberspace sections because they mostly die in a couple of hits and finding pictures of them without taking them yourself is an absolute pain.

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Category: Characters

Languages: English

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10 May, 2016 @ 6:50am

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Guide Index

Overview

Mutants

Robots

Cyborgs

Comments

Mutants

Humanoid Mutant

First Encountered: Level 1
Most Common Levels: 1, 2
Preferred Weapon Against: Lead Pipe, Tranquilizer Darts, Gas Grenades for groups
Primary Attack: Melee with claws

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 12
Range of Attack: 2
Hit Points: 50
Perception: Low
Disruptability: 40%
Armor Value: 0
Defense Value: 3

Zero-G Mutant

First Encountered: Level 2
Most Common Level: R
Preferred Weapon Against: Flechette
Primary Attack: Projectile (acidic, protoplasmic balls)

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 20
Range of Attack: 3
Hit Points: 90
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 50%
Armor Value: 0
Defense Value: 2

Virus Mutant

First Encountered: Level 2
Most Common: Beta Grove
Preferred Weapon Against: Flechette
Primary Attack (90%): Projectile (mutated virus fleshballs)

Secondary Attack (10%): Hand-to-Hand Melee
Damage per Hit: Primary - 45; Secondary - 30
Range of Attack: Primary - 6; Secondary - 3
Hit Points: 140
Perception: Low
Disruptability: 10%
Armor Value: 0
Defense Value: 3

Plant Mutant

First Encountered: Groves
Most Common: Groves
Preferred Weapon Against: Flechette, Dart Pistol
Primary Attack (75%): Thorny Barbs on Outer Skin

Secondary Attack (25%): Projectile (spiney seed pods)
Damage per Hit: Primary - 35; Secondary - 25
Range of Attack: Primary - 2; Secondary - 8
Hit Points: 115
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 30%
Armor Value: 0
Defense Value: 1

Avian Mutant

First Encountered: Level 4
Most Common Level: 5, Groves
Preferred Weapon Against: Magnum 2100 (heavy slugs), Assault Rifle
Primary Attack: Melee with razor claws and beak

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 40
Range of Attack: 2
Hit Points: 125
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 25%
Armor Value: 0
Defense Value: 2

Gorilla-Tiger

First Encountered: Level 4
Most Common Level: 6, Groves
Preferred Weapon Against: Needle Darts, Flechette
Primary Attack: Melee with claws

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 60
Range of Attack: 2
Hit Points: 200
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 10%
Armor Value: 0
Defense Value: 3

Inviso-Mutant

First Encountered: Level 3
Most Common Level: 3
Preferred Weapon Against: Laser Rapier, Flechette
Primary Attack (60%): Toxic Jelly-like Projectiles

Secondary Attack (40%): Caustic Appendage
Damage per Hit: Primary - 10; Secondary - 35
Range of Attack: Primary - 6; Secondary - 2
Hit Points: 350
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 5%
Armor Value: 0
Defense Value: 2

Robots

Serv-Bot

First Encountered: Level 1
Most Common Levels: 1, 6
Preferred Weapon Against: Lead Pipe
Primary Attack: Melee with appendages

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 8
Range of Attack: 1
Hit Points: 20
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 50%
Armor Value: 20
Defense Value: 2

Repair Bot

First Encountered: Level 1
Most Common Levels: 2, 4
Preferred Weapon Against: Minipistol (teflon rounds)
Primary Attack: Energized Welding Torch

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 12
Range of Attack: 3
Hit Points: 65
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 40%
Armor Value: 25
Defense Value: 3

Maintenance Bot

First Encountered: Level 2
Most Common Levels: 2, 3, 4
Preferred Weapon Against: Minipistol (teflon rounds)
Primary Attack: Electrical Melee

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 25
Range of Attack: 2
Hit Points: 60
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 30%
Armor Value: 40
Defense Value: 3

Hopper

First Encountered: Level 1
Most Common Levels: 2, R
Preferred Weapon Against: Magpulse
Primary Attack: Energized laser torch

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 35
Range of Attack: 7
Hit Points: 110
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 25%
Armor Value: 35
Defense Value: 4

Security 1 Bot

First Encountered: Level 2
Most Common Levels: 3, 5, 7
Preferred Weapon Against: EMP Grenades, Plasma Rifle, Magpulse
Primary Attack: Energy Projectile

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 35
Range of Attack: 8
Hit Points: 170
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 15%
Armor Value: 40
Defense Value: 4

Auto Bomb

First Encountered: Level R
Most Common Levels: R, 9
Preferred Weapon Against: Fragmentation Grenades, Minipistol (teflon rounds)
Primary Attack: Homing proximity detonation

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 200
Range of Attack: 1
Hit Points: 50
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 50%
Armor Value: 40
Defense Value: 1

Exec-Bot

First Encountered: Level R
Most Common Level: 6
Preferred Weapon Against: Magnum 2100 (heavy slugs)
Primary Attack: Projectile

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 30
Range of Attack: 6
Hit Points: 225
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 20%
Armor Value: 40
Defense Value: 2

Flier-Bot

First Encountered: Level R
Most Common Level: 8
Preferred Weapon Against: Magnum 2100 (hollow slugs)
Primary Attack: Energy Beam

Secondary Attack: (if out of primary range) Grenade (gas)
Damage per Hit: Primary - 30; Secondary - 150
Range of Attack: Primary - 7; Secondary - 12
Hit Points: 75
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 30%
Armor Value: 30
Defense Value: 2

Security 2 Bot

First Encountered: Level R
Most Common Levels: 8, 9
Preferred Weapon Against: EMP Grenades, Plasma Rifle, Skorpion (big slag), Magpulse
Primary Attack: Projectile

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 65
Range of Attack: 7
Hit Points: 300
Perception: High
Disruptability: 5%
Armor Value: 50
Defense Value: 5

Cyborgs

Cyborg Drone

First Encountered: Level 1
Most Common Levels: 1, 2
Preferred Weapon Against: Minipistol (teflon rounds)
Primary Attack: Projectile

Secondary Attack: None
Damage per Hit: 20
Range of Attack: 7
Hit Points: 60
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 30%
Armor Value: 0
Defense Value: 2

Cyborg Assassin

First Encountered: Level 1
Most Common Levels: R, 1, 5, 7, 8
Preferred Weapon Against: Minipistol (teflon rounds)
Primary Attack (60%): Projectile (weapon)

Secondary Attack (40%): Projectile (throwing star)
Damage per Hit: Primary - 30; Secondary - 50
Range of Attack: Primary - 9; Secondary - 4
Hit Points: 65
Perception: High
Disruptability: 60%
Armor Value: 5
Defense Value: 4

Cyborg Warrior

First Encountered: Level 1
Most Common Levels: 4, 6
Preferred Weapon Against: Magnum 2100 (heavy slugs)
Primary Attack: Energy Projectile (weapon)

Secondary Attack: (if out of primary range) Grenade (fragmentation)
Damage per Hit: Primary - 35; Secondary - 150
Range of Attack: Primary - 6; Secondary - 12
Hit Points: 120
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 10%
Armor Value: 5
Defense Value: 4

Cyborg Enforcer

First Encountered: Level 4
Most Common Levels: 7, 8
Preferred Weapon Against: Magnum 2100 (heavy slugs)
Primary Attack: Projectile

Secondary Attack: (if out of primary range) Grenade (EMP)
Damage per Hit: Primary - 60; Secondary - 80
Range of Attack: Primary - 6; Secondary - 12
Hit Points: 285
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 10%
Armor Value: 30
Defense Value: 5

Mutated Cyborg

First Encountered: Level 7
Most Common Levels: 8, 9
Preferred Weapon Against: Magnum 2100 (heavy slugs)
Primary Attack (60%): Energy Beam

Secondary Attack (40%): Energy Projectile
Damage per Hit: Primary - 35; Secondary - 75
Range of Attack: Primary - 3; Secondary - 5
Hit Points: 340
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 20%
Armor Value: 15
Defense Value: 6

Elite Cyborg

First Encountered: Level 9 (8 on combat setting 3)
Most Common Level: 9
Preferred Weapon Against: Magnum 2100 (heavy slugs), Rail Gun
Primary Attack (85%): Energy Projectile

Secondary Attack (15%): Projectile
Damage per Hit: Primary - 70; Secondary - 75
Range of Attack: Primary - 8; Secondary - 9
Hit Points: 380
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 5%
Armor Value: 50
Defense Value: 6

Cortex Reaver

First Encountered: Level 5
Most Common Levels: 5, 9
Preferred Weapon Against: Assault Rifle (penetrator rounds)
Primary Attack: Projectile

Secondary Attack: (if out of primary range) Grenade (concussion bomb)
Damage per Hit: Primary - 80; Secondary - 325
Range of Attack: Primary - 4; Secondary - 6
Hit Points: 580
Perception: Medium
Disruptability: 10%
Armor Value: 40
Defense Value: 2

*BOSS ENEMY, SPOILERS!*

Cyborg Edward Diego

First Encountered: Level 6
Most Common: n/a
Preferred Weapon Against: Magnum 2100 (heavy slugs), Rail Gun
Primary Attack (50%): Energy Beam (two laser rapiers)

Secondary Attack (50%): Projectile
Damage per Hit: Primary - 80; Secondary - 95
Range of Attack: Primary - 6; Secondary - 6
Hit Points: 900
Perception: High
Disruptability: 0%
Armor Value: 55
Defense Value: 6

17 Comments

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TeaLoverGaming 6 Apr @ 9:00pm

Seriously, Laser Rapier is too overpowered in this game. It takes your energy, of course, but with battery packs and charging stations in any corner, it isn't noticeable. Laser Rapier is such a universal weapon. Pump yourself with Berserk packs or turn on a shield, and you can take down all enemies in less than just 1-5 hits, even Cyborg Diego .

white girl smokes all youre weed 19 Jan, 2024 @ 11:10pm

diego goes down in exactly one hit from the laser rapier if you've got a berserk to spare. it's kind of hilarious how weak he is.

Confederate 22 Mar, 2023 @ 8:59am

Always remember on the higher combat difficulties enemies respawn. This game will keep you on your toes.

Jorgle 10 Apr, 2022 @ 11:24am

i know its pointless, but it could be a fun to read for a couple minutes

Osku [author] 10 Apr, 2022 @ 11:15am

@Halflockman It's kinda pointless to do one, all the cyber enemies take only a few hits to kill and your progression path is simply upgrading your lasers as the game goes on.

Jorgle 10 Apr, 2022 @ 11:08am

cool guide when is the cyber bestiary

RussianSeppukuE03 2 Jun, 2021 @ 11:00pm

Pro tip from me, if you're tired of dealing with hoppers in the during the mining beam mission, as soon as you get access to the second elevator in level 2, go to level 3 and get the laser rapier. Seriously, don't start level R, or even the rest of level 2 for that matter, without it. Levels 4 and 5 also have useful stuff and can be access from level 3.

Osku [author] 15 Apr, 2020 @ 3:14am

@FREMONT Thanks, i highly recommend playing it even if you have to use a guide next to you constantly. Especially now that they updated this steam port to utilize 1080p resolutions, modern controls and high framerate. It's one of my favorite games of all time and the replay value is great.

FREMONT 14 Apr, 2020 @ 8:55pm

Holy shit these character designs are crazy. I'm really tempted to play this game now. Great guide btw!

back from the dead 19 Mar, 2018 @ 3:29pm

Ah, ok thank you

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