Origin
Its ancestors lived on open plains without cover, and selection favored not speed but the ability to survive a direct attack by a large predator.
Appearance
A low gray tank-like body with six stone plates, a wide head, four massive legs and a short tail club.
Signature ability
Tail Club
Enemies within radius 1: 130 damage and Staggered for 2.5 s.
Passive trait
Low Center of Gravity
Ankylith is almost immune to knockback and takes less damage from speed-based attacks.
Moves
Tail Club
Signature move
Shell / Strike
A powerful side blow that can Stagger even a heavy target.
Stone Carapace
Mineral / Support
Greatly raises Armor but temporarily rules out Maneuvers.
Circle of Defense
Shell / Reaction
Steps between an ally and the attacker.
Plate Advance
Mineral / Strike
Slowly pushes forward, forcing enemies out of position.
Evolution
A complete form: this species does not evolve in the first generation.
