Karlik

The  is a human mutant which appears in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha standalone mod.

"A new species of mutants about which nothing definitive is known. The prominent theory is that a Karlik is the result of a human's genes that underwent severe degeneration because of unidentified toxins. Despite being considerably short, the strength of a Karlik can rival that of a young Bloodsucker."

- encyclopedia description

Overview

 * A new species of mutants about which nothing definitive is known. The prominent theory is that a Karlik is the result of a human's genes that underwent severe degeneration because of unidentified toxins. Despite being considerably short, the strength of a Karlik can rival that of a young Bloodsucker.
 * See gameplay below.

Biology

 * Unknown.

Uses

 * The item Karlik's ear can rarely be found to loot on the corpse.

Gameplay

 * Faster than a Zombie when moving, they run round after the player and eventually employ the zombie's "punch" attack.
 * Will limp after they have been shot a couple of times, making them slower and easier to deal with.
 * Very weak against the knife.