Creatures
Early Access features 88 species (41 fauna + 47 flora). Below are the most important ones.
S-Class Threats — Leviathans
Collector Leviathan
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 50m+ |
| Class | Leviathan (Cephalopod) |
| Location | Sparse Plains, Outer Bounds |
| Attacks | 4 tentacles — grab/crush/swat/psi-wave |
| AI | Real-time dynamic, not scripted patrol |
The only aggressive Leviathan at EA launch. Cannot be killed — evade only.
Tactics:
- 🛡️ Create 45,000 units of distance to trigger despawn
- 🛡️ Decoy Flares temporarily distract it
- 🛡️ Tadpole Cavitation Silencer reduces detection risk
- ❌ Don't try to fight — there's no winning
Shiver Leviathan
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | The Void |
| Traits | Sexually dimorphic (females larger), pack hunters |
| Depth | ~5,000m |
Void-exclusive. Packs hunt together — the absolute barrier at the map edge.
Deepwing Brooder
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Leviathan (Arthropod) |
| Behavior | Filter-feeder, passive |
| Location | Near-surface waters |
Large harmless filter-feeder. "Carpet-bombs" eggs over the seafloor. Safe to observe.
Great Jaw (Clamthulu)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Trap Leviathan |
| Location | Tufa Towers |
| Attack | Tripwire tentacles → jaw closure → stomach acid |
Giant stationary clam. Tentacles laid out — one touch triggers the trap.
Tactic: If you see tentacle-like structures on the ground, go around.
A-Class Threats
Needler Mango
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Overgrown Ruins (Axum Observatory area) |
| Attack | Long-range spike projectiles |
"Mango" class fauna. Patrols alien ruins, attacks from range. Dangerous in numbers.
Tactic: Keep distance, use cover. Tadpole Impact Armor reduces damage.
B-Class Threats
Hoverthorn / Black Hoverthorn
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Coral Gardens, mid-water |
| Attack | Close-range charging |
Medium fish. Aggressive when approached.
Tactic: Knife can deter. Swim away if multiple.
Small Fauna & Useful Species
Moon Fish Family
| Name | Use |
|---|---|
| Halfmoon | Basic food, abundant near Lifepod |
| Bluemoon | Food, schools with Halfmoon |
| Harvestmoon | Food, key ingredient for Threemoon Temaki |
Threemoon Temaki = Halfmoon + Bluemoon + Harvestmoon + Fibrous Pulp. Best early-game food.
Water Slugs
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Seabed everywhere |
| Trait | Blue bioluminescence, easy to find at night |
| Use | Primary water source — 1 slug + salt = Isotonic Water (+40 H₂O) |
Flash Slug is also a Water Slug variant, used in Isotonic Water crafting.
Other Important Species
| Name | Type | Use / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lucifer Rotsac | Flora | Craft Rubber, Grease, Glow Sticks |
| Acidic Raion Pouch | Fauna | Craft Basic Battery, Mild Acid |
| Necrolei Cyst | Flora | Craft Strong Acid |
| Medical Gel Sac | Flora | Craft First Aid Kits |
| Angel Comb | Flora | Unlock Digestion & Heat Tolerance genes |
| Whip Sea Willow | Flora | Cut for Fibrous Pulp |
| Deepwing Egg Clump | Structure | — |
Threat Quick Reference
| Level | Creatures |
|---|---|
| ☠️ S | Collector Leviathan, Shiver Leviathan |
| 🟠 A | Needler Mango, Great Jaw (trap) |
| 🟡 B | Hoverthorn, Black Hoverthorn |
| 🟢 Passive | Deepwing Brooder, Moon Fish, Water Slugs, Geordie |