“Kheee! First, build throne. Then take rocket. Kheee! Some of my shiny friends help me. What time is it? Scuttle-and-bustle time. Kheee! The sun is hot. But the throne is cool. Khee-akaahhh-kuhhh... oh, me insides don't feel right. Sleepy time. Kheee!”— Roach King, Fallout 3 Official Game Guide
The Roach King is a hostile inhabitant of the Capital Wasteland in 2277.
Background
As the name suggests, the Roach King has somehow tamed radroaches and has thus become their "king". The Roach King's throne is located northeast of Minefield and directly west of Temple of the Union, due north of the Regulator HQ. It is made up of tires, a regular chair, a clock and a play rocket as usually found on playgrounds.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
Interactions | ||
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | ||
This character is a permanent companion. | ||
This character is a temporary companion. | ||
This character is involved in quests. |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. | Sells: - | -|
This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - | |
This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer). | ||
This character drops a finger upon death (Lawbringer). | ||
This character can be enslaved with the Mesmetron. |
Effects of player's actions
- Killing the Roach King will cause the radroaches around him to become hostile.
Other interactions
- The Roach King is immediately hostile and will always attack the Lone Wanderer on sight.
Inventory
Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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Wasteland settler outfit Psycho-Tic helmet |
Minigun | - | Random food, chems, or ammo* |
* 15% chance of spawning.
Notes
- The Roach King does not have a fixed gender or appearance, meaning his/her appearance is random every time.
- Unlike many special characters, The Roach King is not noticeably more durable than normal, having as much health as a standard heavy-weapons raider.
- The player may find the Roach King already dead near his throne, due to attacks by radscorpions or deathclaws that wander close by.
- Despite being a hostile character, the Lone Wanderer will lose Karma from stealing from the boxes near The Roach King's throne (since his/her Karma is defined as "neutral").
- A mini nuke can be found inside The Roach King's throne.
Appearances
The Roach King appears only in Fallout 3.
Bugs
The Roach King may sometimes spawn as a female. If this happens, she will have a beard. [verified]