Alpha Spitter

Alpha Spitters are the larger and more powerful variant of the Spitter. They come in 2 colors: Red and Green.

Behavior
Hostile ranged creature. Attacks the player on sight with its fireball attack.

Red Alpha Spitter

 * The more common variant, specialized in scattered-shot. It has two ranged attack mode: a scatter shot which fire several fireball at once when the engineer is at mid-range, and at longer range, fire a red orb that floats in the mid air, that shoots several long range fireball on behalf of the spitter itself. Its attack are slow and loosely aimed at the general direction of the engineer, this also means some of its attack can be dodged even when standing still. Take note it can fire an orb then fire another scatter shot for a combo attack. The orb can be cancelled by shooting it with Rifle.
 * At close range, a red spitter fires a melee fireball that knockbacks the engineer.
 * All of its attack deal 10 damage each. If the engineer is hit by several fireballs, the damage taken is summed.
 * Its fireball attack is slightly explosive upon contacting a surface.
 * When multiple Alpha Spitters attacks, they have friendly fire, so it is possible for them to hurt each other.

Green Alpha Spitter

 * The lesser variant, specialized in long range attack. It has two ranged attack mode: a green floating orb that quickly shoots several long-range fireball that deals 10 damage per hit, and a single shot, large green fireball that deals 20 damage. It has more HP than the red. Its attack are faster, travel in almost straight line and are more focused at the engineer but, to dodge it, you just have to move sideways.
 * At close range, a green spitter fires a melee fireball that knockbacks the engineer and deals 5 damage.
 * If the engineer is hit by several fireballs, the damage taken is summed.
 * Its fireball attack is slightly explosive upon contacting a surface.

Melee Combat

 * Equip a Xeno-Basher, approach it with care.
 * Make sure you have at least 50 HP left to tank its melee attack.
 * As they spit fire orbs at you, dodge sideways. Don't stop moving.
 * Avoid taking the damage from long range fireball.
 * Try spamming melee attacks on them. They will try to knockback you with their short range fireball, but with much lower damage - only 10 HP per attack. Their melee attack can't be dodged.
 * After a few rounds, they should be dead.
 * You can build Equipment Workshop nearby them as a cover. Take note their fireball is slightly explosive, which means their splash effect still can penetrates the wall.

Long range combat

 * Use Rifle to snipe them form a distance. Don't enter their aggro range. If you stay far enough they won't even care if you are shooting at them.
 * If you enter their aggro range, they will come after you as you shoot.
 * If you move too near, they will be aware that you are shooting at them and they will start attacking back.