Enemies in the Half-Life Series

CharacterDescriptionAlien ControllerEnemies who serve the Nihilanth and possess telekinetic powers from Xen.Alien GruntOne of Xen’s assault troops, strong and durable enemies.AntlionThe huge insect-like creatures are found mostly in sandy landscapes.Antlion GuardLarger and stronger version of the Antlions, very durable and aggressive.assassinEnemies that move quickly and stealthily, often used in infiltration and assassination missions.barnaclesStationary creatures that hang from the ceiling, attracting victims with their sticky tongues.Black Ops SoldierHighly skilled and dangerous human soldiers, often used for covert operations.bullsquidCreatures that attack with poisonous saliva and powerful tails are enemies from Xen.Combine AdvisorThe minds and rulers of the Combine are gigantic creatures with telekinetic powers.Combine EliteThe Combine’s most elite soldiers wear white armor and use weapons that fire energy balls.Combine GunshipAir support units are flying vehicles equipped with powerful weapons.CombineHunterSmall, four-legged robots that are agile and capable of deadly attacks.Combine Metro Cop (Civil Protection)Combine’s urban security forces take harsh action against civilians.Combine SoldierThe Combine’s standard military units are equipped with a variety of weapons.crab synthEnemies created by the Combine, combining headcrab and synth technology.drop shipThe Combine’s aircraft transporting troops and vehicles.Fast ZombieFast and aggressive zombies that transform under the influence of Headcrabs.gargantuaHuge and armored, Xen creatures have powerful fire attacks.gonarchThe giant queen of the headcrabs makes dangerous attacks.HeadcrabSmall, parasitic creatures attach to their victims’ faces, turning them into zombies.GalactusPlanet EaterhoundeyeSmall Xen creatures that attack with sound waves.Human GruntSoldiers responding to events at Black Mesa are often heavily armed.ichthyosaurDangerous underwater creatures, large and aggressive fish-like enemies.manhackSmall, flying robotic enemies equipped with cutting blades.Mortar SynthThe Combine’s long-range bombardment creatures.NihilanthThe final enemy in Half-Life’s first game, the leader of the Xen and one of their most powerful creatures.Pit DroneXen creatures that attack quickly and in large numbers.Poison ZombieExtremely dangerous zombies that are transformed by the effects of poisonous headcrabs.RollergroupThe Combine’s small, rolling reconnaissance and assault units.RollermineSmall, rolling devices that deliver electric shocks.snarkSmall, fast and explosive creatures, they often attack in groups.stalkerHumans enslaved and mutated by the Combine are often used for labor and maintenance work.TankThe heavily armored vehicles encountered in Black Mesa are equipped with powerful weapons.TurretStationary defense units open automatic fire when they detect movement.VortigauntXen creatures, who are at first hostile but later help humans, can use electric attacks.zombieCombine soldiers turned into zombies by headcrabs usually carry grenades.Zombie (Headcrab Zombie)Standard zombies transformed by the effects of headcrabs move slowly but are dangerous in close combat.