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Hanged Scratcher

Location(s):
Sewers (connecting to resort area), Sewers (connecting to amusement park).
Appearance:
A large green insect creature with sharp claws. Looks somewhat like a giant frog. Sometimes found hanging on the roof.
Strategy:
Hanged Scratchers are only found in the Sewers but are very deadly creatures. They attack Harry with their claws, inflicting heavy damage. Scratchers are found roaming around both the ground and the roof, and the are heard by the sound of their claws clanking when they're walking. The Hammer works very effectively against Scratchers, especially when they're on their own. If the ammo is available or you are fighting multiple Scratchers, the Shotgun takes only a few shots. Once Scratchers die, they take a while to fall down, and when they do, they do it slowly. Always watch out for these monsters on the roofs of the Sewers, because that's where they'll strike from surprise. When you meet multiple Scratchers in a tough situation, it's best to run instead of fight.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The best melee weapon to use is the Hammer, with its quick motion and heavy damage power. The Shotgun works great as well if you have the ammo to use. The Handgun can work, too, but it takes around 5 shots, so you may be attacked while shooting with the Handgun.