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Headcrabs
Headcrabs are the simplest enemy that will do damage to you. They make an odd screaming noise and lunge at your head and upper torso. If they are able to kill their victim, headcrabs will latch on and assume control of the victim's body, effectively turning him into a zombie. Headcrabs are simple to deal with. Avoid their lunges and drop about 3 shots into their main body to get rid of them.
One way to kill headcrabs without using any ammo is to strafe out of the way when they leap at you, then quickly run up to them and whack them with the crowbar. They can't jump backwards or sideways, and it takes them awhile to turn in place and prepare for another jump.
