Creature idea for ark: Odontodactylus scyllarus (Mantis shrimp)

[ragure]

I have no art for this creature idea yet, i might make one myself or see if i can find someone to make it for me.
Let me know what you think of this idea. i hope it might find its way into ark in the future with a mod maby.

 

Description:

The Odontodactylus scyllarus (Mantis shrimp) is a formidable creature rarely found in the waters of Genesis Part 1. Resembling an oversized mantis shrimp, it boasts vibrant colors and an imposing size, rivaling that of a Spinosaurus. What sets Odontodactylus scyllarus apart are its unique abilities and versatility in various environments.

 

Abilities:

Dual Keratin Shields:

   - The Odontodactylus scyllarus most distinctive feature is its dual keratin shields attached to its powerful front claws. By bringing these shields together, it can form a single large shield, providing exceptional protection against frontal attacks. This ability makes it a formidable tank in battles but lowers its movement speed drastically.

 

Harvesting Mastery:

   - The creature excels at resource gathering. Its natural prowess allows it to effortlessly harvest flint and stone from rocks, while its charged punch can extract metal from ore nodes. Occasionally, this heated attack smelts some of the metal, producing ingots. Additionally, the Odontodactylus scyllarus can gather small amounts of charcoal from trees with its powerful punch.

 

Aquatic Agility:

   - The Odontodactylus scyllarus effortlessly chooses between Swimming through the ocean depths with aquatic finesse or striding majestically along the ocean floor. Its rapid turning speed in water allows It to perform a swift dash both underwater and when breaching the surface, making it an efficient marine explorer and predator.

 

Versatile Climbing:

   - The creature has the ability to climb walls and ceilings, both in and out of the water. To scale ceilings, it must have its front claws unoccupied. While climbing on walls, it can use its shields to block frontal attacks.

 

Taming Method:

   - Taming the Odontodactylus scyllarus involves allowing it to destroy structures, with metal structures being the most effective. As a nod to its affinity for metal, it is uninterested in damaging tek structures.

Edited November 18, 2023 by ragure

[Blackmage2015]

One punch to rule them all

[Luux]

I think we need a creature suggestion section for the game suggestions....since the archive for creature votes is locked and such, it would also make it easier to find them and sort them from TLCs. Plus give people a place to put them if they wanted besides general discussion or the votes alone.

But I also would love another crustacean in Ark. Not a crab, but like the Lobster, Shrimp or (maybe) the Hermit Crab if it was different enough from the Karkinos. Another medium-to-small generally good tame about the power and role of a Bary would be nice. We usually only have very small or huge and dangerous creatures and not much in the middle ground for the Aquatic areas, especially as competent tames. Since we have no sea Turtles like Archelon from Ark Additions.