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{{Status|Canon}}
{{era|H3|LE}}
{{Center|''Were you looking for the [[Jiralhanae]] rank, the [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalker]]?''}}
<center>''Were you looking for the [[Jiralhanae]] rank, the [[Brute Stalker]]?''</center>
{{Flood infobox
{{Flood Species Infobox
|name=Stalker Form
|name=Stalker Form
|image=[[Image:Stalkerform.png|350px]]
|image=[[File:Stalkerform.png|350px]]
|height=Approximately 1 meter
|height=Approximately 1 meter (3 ft 3 in)
|distinctions=*Quite small with huge legs.
|distinctions=*Quadrupedal
*Can run fast and jump very far.
*Can climb walls, run at high speeds and jump long distances
*Has a distinctive crab/spider look.
*Mutates between Tank and Ranged forms at will
|species=[[Flood]]
|species=[[The Flood|Flood]]
|attacks=Melees with own body
|attacks=Melees with claws
}}
}}


[[Image:FloodStalker.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Stalker Forms can crawl along the walls like a spider when needed.]]
The '''Flood Stalker Form'''<ref>http://www.thefinalfight.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2394</ref> is a [[The Flood|Flood]] [[Flood pure form|Pure Form]] that specializes in stealth and agility. They will frequently mutate into either a [[Flood ranged form|Ranged Form]] or a [[Flood tank form|Tank Form]] when the need arises.
==Description==
Stalker Forms are constructed from pure Flood biomatter, calcium and scavenged bones. They have two forelimbs with bladed claws, as well as powerful hind limbs that allow the Stalker to leap great distances. They are able to crawl on walls and ceilings with ease. Stalker Forms tend to shy away from combat, and normally prefer to seek out strategic positions before mutating into one of two other Pure Forms, a Ranged or Tank Form. They lack potent offensive capabilities, and are easier to dispatch than Tank or Ranged forms.


The '''Flood Stalker Form'''<ref>http://www.thefinalfight.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2394</ref> is a crustacean-like [[Flood]] [[Pure Form]] that specializes in stealth and agility. It is apparently made from the re-casted bones of dead enemies. It will frequently mutate into either a [[Ranged Form]] or a [[Tank Form]] when the need arises. This form sits low beneath your field of view and their attacks can go widely unnoticed until you look down. They are able to crawl on walls and ceilings with ease, and are capable of doing enormous jumps much like combat forms. A possible flaw in its AI is that it has been observed to rarely attack players, and normally prefers to mutate itself into one of the two other Pure Forms. It appears to attack more often on the levels [[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]] and [[Halo (Halo 3 Level)|Halo]]. Even if they do attack, they are not as strong as the Ranged or Tank forms, making it the easiest of the three to dispatch.
==Player Tactics==
 
*Stalker forms are fairly weak, with a single blast from a Shotgun, a simple melee, a slash from an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]], or a few bursts from an Assault Rifle capable of bringing one down.  
== Tactics ==
*To make up for their fragility they are incredibly fast and agile, so great accuracy is needed. Any weapon will do, but grenades do it much better, because their spindly physique makes them harder to hit. Just don't do it when they jump up on the wall or come near you.
Stalker forms are very weak, with a single blast from a Shotgun, a simple melee, slash from an [[Energy Sword]], or a few bursts from an Assault Rifle capable of bringing one down. To make up for their fragility they are incredibly fast and agile, so great accuracy is needed. If you can get up close, a single melee attack from any weapon, can usually bring one down. Any weapon will do, but grenades do it much better, because their spindly physique makes them harder to hit. When playing on higher difficulties, they have a habit of mutating when they're stuck. The grenade appears to be absorbed but does not detonate, making it useless. If you hit them with an [[Incendiary Grenade]] or a [[Flamethrower]], they will instantly jump away and scream, then they will die after a few seconds of burning. The name "Stalker" is represented quite well on both [[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]] and [[Floodgate (Level)|Floodgate]], as they blend in quite well with the surrounding, [[Flood]]-ridden walls. It is easier to kill them at long range after or before they transform.
*Stalkers tend to attempt to rugby tackle their foes on higher difficulties, although this does not increase the damage received compared to a normal attack.
*When playing on higher difficulties, they have a habit of mutating when they're stuck with a plasma grenade. The grenade appears to be absorbed but does not detonate, making it useless. If you hit them with an [[Orgudam Workshop firebomb|Incendiary Grenade]] or a [[m7057/Defoliant Projector|flamethrower]], they will instantly jump away and scream, then they will die after a few seconds of burning.  
*The name "Stalker" is represented quite well on both [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]] and [[Floodgate]], as they blend in quite well with the surrounding [[The Flood|Flood]]-ridden walls. It is easier to kill them at close range with the sword before they transform into the much more powerful [[Flood tank form|Tank Form]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Stalker forms can be killed while mutating. As a result, the corpse left behind usually takes the appearance of the Stalker and the Ranged or Tank forms merged. Occasionally, they will have a very extended appearance with strange physics properties in-game.
*Stalker forms can be killed while mutating. As a result, the corpse left behind usually takes the appearance of the Stalker and the Ranged or Tank forms merged. Occasionally, they will have a very extended appearance with strange physical properties in-game.{{citation needed}}
*With its weak nature, it may be a kind of "Flood spy", due to its agility and cowardly nature.
*The Stalker Forms rarely attack the player. When it does, it doesn't cause as much damage as it does not possess the skill set (strength, weapon compatibility, shooting needles) that the other [[The Flood|Flood]] forms have. Stalker Forms are more likely to mutate into one of the other [[Flood pure form|Pure Forms]] than to attack in open combat against a player.
*Stalker forms are very much like insects, as they have three main body parts, what looks like pincers but are actually its "mouth" and they have a large abdomen. However, they have only four legs.
*On the ''Halo 3'' level [[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]], there seems to be an endless supply of Stalker Forms travelling up the sloped shaft in the center.
*While annoying, agile, and creepy, the Stalker Form rarely attacks you in the levels it appears. When it does, it does not cause as much damage as it does not possess the skill set (strength, weapon compatibility, shooting needles) that the other [[Flood]] forms have. Stalker Forms are more likely to mutate into one of the other [[Pure Form]]s than to attack in open combat against a player.
*On [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]], the allied Flood Tank Forms will sometimes mutate into Stalkers in order to attack Jump Pack Brutes. When a Brute is directly overhead, the Stalker will jump a great height in order to attack it. Though it is rarely successful, upon success, the Brute's jump pack will immediately deactivate, sending the Brute and the Stalker crashing to the ground, or down the bottomless pit.
*The Stalker form is similar to a drone, some inexperienced players dub it as "Drone Flood"
*What may also be noted is Stalker Forms have a habit of destroying equipment, namely the [[Deployable Cover]]. This can be quite annoying on higher difficulties where the player must deploy equipment to survive against other Flood forms, notably [[Flood ranged form|Ranged forms]], especially on the level [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]].
*The Stalker Form is notable for being extremely cowardly when approached, as it will attack a player if they are unaware of the Stalker's proximity.
*The rear part of the Stalker Form seems to be parts of a [[Human]] torso.
*They are first seen on [[Floodgate]].
*They cannot use any weapons apart from their pincers.
*Stalkers tend to lunge at their foes on higher difficulties, although this does not increase the damage received compared to a normal attack.
*Stalker Forms can transform into a [[Tank Form]] and a [[Ranged Form]].
*On the Halo 3 level [[Halo (Halo 3 Level)|Halo]], there seems to be an endless supply of Stalker Forms traveling up the sloped shaft in the center.
*Stalker Forms are very similar to the Antlions from Valve's Half Life 2, because they can jump to certain positions with ease.
*The Stalker Form is usually a form not suited for combat but for agility.
*When they have nothing to attack, they will normally scurry around waving their pincers.
*If any Flood Pure Form is mutating and is "stuck" (by a Spike or Plasma grenade) in the process, the grenade will sometimes be enveloped by the Pure Form's flesh and not go off. This is more likely to be a glitch, because the character model changes and the grenade gets 'swallowed' with it.
*Stalker Forms have a habit of destroying equipment, namely the [[Deployable Cover]]. This can be quite annoying on higher difficulties where the player must deploy equipment to survive, especially on the level [[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]]
*On [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]], the allied Flood Tank Forms will sometimes mutate into Stalkers in order to attack Jump Pack Brutes. When a Brute is directly overhead, the Stalker will jump a great height in order to attack it. Though it is rarely successful, upon success, the Brute's jump pack will immediately deactivate, sending the Brute and the Stalker crashing to the ground, or down the bottomless pit.
*The Flood Stalker Forms bear a striking similarity to the facehuggers from "Alien."


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
File:FloodSchleicher.png|A render of the Stalker.
File:H3 Stalker Attack.jpg|A Stalker on the attack.
File:H3_Stalker_Climb.jpg|Stalker Forms can crawl along the walls like a spider when needed.
File:HTMCC Avatar StalkerForm.png|Render of the Stalker in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
</gallery>


<gallery>
==List of appearances==
Image:FloodSchleicher.png
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
Image:1223689721_Stalker_Attack.jpg‎|A Stalker on the attack.
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{MCCo}}
</gallery>
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''


== References ==
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