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The subject of this article is from the Adrift update.
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 16 July, 2024. |
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 16 July, 2024.
| Shaihuluda | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Genus |
| Description | Immortal Worm |
| Updated | Adrift |
Shaihuluda is a genus of fauna.
Summary[ | ]
Shaihuluda is a genus of fauna in No Man's Sky. It is a player-created name for the creature ID SANDWORM that appears in the game code.
The name is a reference to "Shai-Hulud", an Arabic-derived term for the sandworms of Arrakis in the novel Dune, which means literally "Thing of Immortality".
Behaviour[ | ]
Shaihuluda are unique, worm-like creatures. They are giant and eel-like, and are often seen tunneling or flying at random intervals. They cannot be scanned like other fauna, but some stats will appear while hovering over a Shaihuluda with the analysis visor, where they are all described in common as "Immortal Worm". Whenever they tunnel, a rumbling noise and screen shake can be seen. When shot, they do not seem affected, nor do they attack or run from the player.
In some cases, placing a save beacon down upon spotting one and reloading the save will trigger another encounter.
Shaihuluda share models with the much smaller and flying Oxyacta.
Major Variants & Characteristics[ | ]
- Wraith-like
- Large
- Burrowing
Head Types[ | ]
- Glowworm
- Sarlacc
- Arrakis (Long three part jaw)
- Stubby (Short three part jaw)
- Fangs
- Dragon
- Fish
- Round Mouth
- Lips
Classes[ | ]
- Ceaseless Burrower
- Colossal Being
- Gargantuan
- Giant Parasite
- Planetary Maggot
- The Consumer
- Unstoppable Nematode
- Worm Lord
Additional information[ | ]
Shaihuluda have varying chances of appearing in certain biomes.
| Lush | Toxic | Scorched | Irradiated | Frozen | Barren | Dead | Mega Exotic | Exotic | Marsh | Volcanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 5% | 25% | 30% | 50% | 0% | 40% | 25% |
They have a 100% chance in any infested biome type.
- They cannot be killed, shooting at them will do nothing.
Release History[ | ]
- Origins - Introduced to the game.
- Frontiers - Sandworms now have different heads and more detailed bodies.
- Adrift - Sandworms now make sound when emerging from the ground.
Gallery[ | ]
Hovering over a Shaihuluda with the analysis visor
