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Son of Animus

Mechanical

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Forged in the Throne of Thunder, these tiny creations are servants of the great Dark Animus.

Abilities

  • BatterUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Mechanical abilityHit Chance, Smacks the enemy 1-2 times, dealing damage per smack., Hits an additional time if the user is faster than the enemy.
  • Extra PlatingUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Mechanical ability · 4 rounds cooldownThe user equips additional plating, reducing all damage taken by 50%.
  • Interrupting JoltUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Mechanical ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage., Interrupts the opponent's round if the user goes first.
  • Metal FistUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Mechanical abilityHit Chance, Punches the target, dealing damage.
  • Siphon AnimaUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Mechanical ability · 3 rounds cooldown
  • Touch of the AnimusUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Mechanical ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and plagues the target., While plagued, enemies who strike the target are healed.
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Son of Animus

Pet Facts

FamilyMechanical
Acquired byDrop
Summon spellSon of Animus
In-game NPCSon of Animus

Son of Animus: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Son of Animus to its recorded abilities, grouped by combat slot. Open an ability to inspect its effects and other pets with the same move.

Recorded moveset for Son of Animus. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
Metal FistSlot 11
BatterSlot 110
Siphon AnimaSlot 22
Touch of the AnimusSlot 215
Extra PlatingSlot 34
Interrupting JoltSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Metal Fist (level 1) with Batter (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Siphon Anima (level 2) with Touch of the Animus (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Extra Plating (level 4) with Interrupting Jolt (level 20). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.

Before leveling this pet for a team, check which of these alternatives your plan needs. Compare its in-game health, power and speed with the requirements of the encounter. A matching ability name alone does not establish that two pets are interchangeable.

Where it comes from

How to Obtain

Drop

Loot it from Animus in Throne of Thunder, then use the item to learn the pet.

DropAnimus
ZoneThrone of Thunder
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