Grave Digger

Another mutant!..

The Grave Digger is an irregular mutant resulting from a worm exposed to massive doses of the mutagenic t-Virus.

History
Grave Diggers have only been encountered in Raccoon City, toward the end of the viral outbreak. Former S.T.A.R.S. officer Jill Valentine experienced a number of localized earthquakes caused by the creatures' tunnel-digging, ending when she was forced to fight and kill the monster in the cemetery after it destroyed Raccoon Park.

Characteristics


These worms mutated to an enormous size. They retained the ability to burrow underground, and preferred a subterranean environment, though would surface if hunger overwhelmed their natural instincts. The size they could reach was so vast, that it could destroy roads above in a manner comparable to an earthquake, as their burrowing left huge, vast, and unsupported tunnels underneath.

The creatures also developed four long mandibles, which were used to drag prey into their large mouths. To make full work of their mandibles, they would attack by lunging or biting, using their huge bulk to force prey into a corner, where it can be trapped and devoured.

The Grave Digger lays eggs in the ground and sewers typically in clutches of a hundred. When they hatched, the larvae; known as "Sliding Worms", would transform into new Grave Diggers themselves after a week.

Strategy
One bite of this monster does around 30% of damage to Jill's health. This is the most powerful non-instant kill damager in the whole game. The player must do their best to avoid this attack, as they may need health items for later.

The creature is noticeably-vulnerable to Acid Rounds from a Grenade Launcher, so it is advised that the player stock up before the Raccoon Park encounter. Alternatively, the beast can be killed by pushing lampposts into the water. Doing this will generate an electric discharge that will kill the creature, thereby saving up on ammunition.

Trivia

 * A similar creature was created on Rockfort Island, referred to as a Gulp Worm, though that creature was of arthropodic origin instead.