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Not to be confused with scorpion.
For the critter, see scorpid (critter).
An orc huntress with her scorpid pet

The scorpid are gigantic creatures similar to scorpions and arachnathid. They measure an average of 3 ft. long.[1]

They attack anything they perceive as a threat with their claws and stinger, which holds venom capable of killing creatures up to 100 times its own body weight.[2] When stung, the venom causes rapid suffocation followed by violent seizures, and shortly after, death.[3] Although tail venom of most scorpids is the most deadly, it is the bite of the diminutive scorpling that is the greatest threat.[4] Some species also have venomous pincers.[5] Hunting and killing scorpid is considered a rite of passage by the orcs.

Scorpids speak in complex clicking and chittering sounds, which sentient beings can actually learn and communicate with, such as Zathra.[6]

Cataclysm introduced a second model for scorpids, which is used by some of the new scorpid and scorpion mobs.

Known scorpids


Extinct scorpids

Since the cataclysm, the following species of scorpid have disappeared from the game, presumably having gone extinct.

Named scorpids

Silithid scorpids

In addition, several scorpids, or scorpid-like creatures are found amongst the silithid. It is possible that other species of scorpid also worked for the silithid.

Extinct silithid scorpids

As a companion pet

As a mount

Since Patch 4.0.3a, the  [Reins of the Kor'kron Annihilator] is sold to players for 1500g after completing the achievement Horde [Guild Level 25]. The reins use the second model of Scorpid.

As a hunter pet

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  • Scorpids are tenacious pets who can disable opponents from using their melee and ranged weapons for a short time with their ability, [Clench].

Patch changes

Warlords of Draenor Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14): [Clench] replaced with [Deadly Sting].
Cataclysm Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Ability changes.

[Scorpid Poison] replaced by [Clench].

Wrath of the Lich King Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Bonuses equalized.

Damage had no bonus and now has +5% bonus.

Wrath of the Lich King Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Pet bonus changes.


In the RPG

Scorpids grow to about 3-1/2 feet in length and 2-1/2 feet tall. They are heavy for their size, weighing 60 pounds when fully grown. Scorpids come in many colors, including black, yellowish brown, red, and a mottled white that blends with moonlit desert dunes. A strange quality of the scorpid's carapace causes it to fluoresce weakly in certain underground environments, such as an area with phosphorescent plants, moss, or fungi.


The Scorpid dunestalkers are a more powerful version of scorpid, growing to 5 feet in length and 3-1/2 feet tall, and weighing close to 600 pounds. The strongest usually serves as a nest’s leader. They are swift, silent killers, using stealth and sneak attacks to great effect.[7]


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