Codex-Bestiary-Wildlife

All creatures. Includes updated info about: habitats, loot drops, combat.

\*Note, some locations listed below do not match icons shown in the Codex in game. Like the locked locations, it appears to be a bug.

## **Akhom**

Anubis placed this bat-like creature in the Duat to test those seeking judgment. They often appear in flocks, swooping in to scavenge the fleshless remains of those who have fallen short. All others need not fear.

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## **Camel Spider**

The Camel Spider emerges from under desert rocks and burrows to feast on insects, small rodents, and lizards. While known for its speed and aggression, this arachnid scurries from larger predators and threats.

## **Corpse Eater**

Nekhet, goddess of Upper Egypt, sent vultures to Lower Egypt to celebrate the unity of the Two Lands. When Set corrupted Sobek, he corrupted her gifts as well. Corpse Eaters scour the marshes in search of Sobek's prey.

The Corpse Eater strikes with beak, talons, and tail. It will only fly into the air to attack at range, so beware. Dodge its wide-reaching attacks and remain aware of your position always.

Nekhet in her wisdom did give her vultures a vulnerability. Its parietal eye, located on its forehead, proves especially sensitive when it glows. Strike quickly.

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## **Deathstalker**

Once a gift of protection from Set to Isis, the Deathstalkers now roam the desert expanse, ever stalking the missing goddess. They eat whatever they find, living and dead, using venom to weaken any prey that try to flee.

The most dangerous predator in Upper Egypt, Deathstalkers are nigh invulnerable. Even still, a skilled hunter can exploit their behaviors to expose weak points.

Survey the path you tread carefully for signs of their presence, then lure them out with tantalizing bait. They burrow into sand and can appear out of nowhere.

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## **Desert Scorpion**

These large arachnids can be found across the Great Sand Sea hiding beneath its dunes, caves, and within monuments to the gods.

Their pincers and stinger can make quick work of anyone within melee range. They are also able to launch globules of poison from their stinger at those who choose to keep their distance.

## **Dromedary Camel**

A visitor from further east, the Dromedary Camel bears only one hump. Prized for its milk and meat, it will quickly flee rather than fight when predators approach. The Egyptians do not ride this animal.

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## **Egyptian Goose**

Geb, god of the earth, was often depicted with an Egyptian Goose atop his head. As such, they live close to the ground in the wild, inhabiting wetlands and savannas. Egyptians also keep them for their meat and eggs.

## **Eldormur**

Surtur created this airborne beast to strafe enemies with fiery explosives, which it emits from its chest cavity. It can also drop debilitating mines to immobilize its target.

When it launches its fiery explosives, reflect them back to inflict significant damage.

All creations of the fire giant fight as one army, meaning you will never see Surtur's minions do battle with the beasts of Muspelheim.

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## **Fayoumi Chicken**

Egyptians far prefer geese and other poultry to the chicken, which first arrived as tribute to the Pharaoh. Nevertheless, it forages well in hot climes. Since it sings to greet the sun, they associate the rooster with Ra.

## **Fishing Spider**

The impressive Fishing Spider hunts shorebirds and insects at the water's edge using its keen sense of touch to detect movement. It slashes its prey with its long legs, which are armed with dagger-sharp claws.

The spider's attacks can be blocked and parried, though this can be difficult to do due to their fast and unpredictable nature.

## **Four-Toed Jerboa**

You can find this small, hopping rodent throughout Egypt. It balances upright with its tail, while its fourth toe serves no purpose. It feeds primarily on insects, but also eats seeds and vegetation.

## **Ghost Scorpion**

Grimly named for their lethal ability to send victims to the afterlife, these rare arachnids are notably found deep within a Deathstalker lair in the Dead Expanse.

A Ghost Scorpion's deadly sting will make quick work of its prey. It is advised to keep one's distance and avoid confrontation at all costs.

## **Giant Cobra**

Egyptians revere the cobra, associated with the goddess Wadjet and the Eye of Ra. Patron of Egypt, Wadjet protected young Horus from Set. The Giant Cobra subsists on grubs, insects, slugs, and snails in the desert.

Beware the cobra's propensity to burrow underground and reemerge for a surprise strike.

## **Giant Woodlouse**

Giant woodlice fiercely guard their colonies in the Nile Delta, but ignore the temptation to look for their mazelike burrows. The territorial isopods build fecal embankments to mark their turf. An effective deterrent.

A hardy carapace defends against most attacks, but the woodlouse is susceptible to being bowled back by a well-timed shield bash, exposing its soft belly.

## **Gneisti**

Surtur crafted Gneistis with crude metal and rock. They resemble oversized fleas filled with veins of lava. Useless in combat, they will serve a vital role as energy sources when Surtur breaks free during Ragnarok.

## **Greater Crested Tern**

Greater Crested Terns fish along the coasts and in the Nile Delta by diving into the water from the air. Egyptians expect to see these great seabirds roosting in the Field of Reeds once they survive judgment in the Duat.

## **Hermathur**

Surtur forged Hermathur to test his designs. Once he perfected them, he manifested Eythingamathur and abandoned its predecessor. You will find Hermathur discarded on a lava-bounded isle in Muspelheim.

Parts of the Hermathur still hold tremendous value for crafting and can be found nowhere else. But you can only claim them after hunting it down and defeating it.

When this construct escalates its fire attacks, take advantage. Its rarely opened eyes are both weapons and weak points. Like Eythingamathur, a fiery power core beats in its chest. Countering its wildest attacks can leave this core exposed and vulnerable.

## **Horned Cattle**

Hathor held many roles, as goddess of the sky, music, love, and motherhood. Regardless of her role, she always appears with the horns of cattle. Egyptians herd these cattle and employ them to plow fields and provide milk.

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## **African Sacred Ibis**

Thoth sends the Ibis as a messenger between gods and humans. Egyptians revere them so highly, they mummify their remains. In life as in death, they enjoy insects, fish, and small mammals found in the wetlands.

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## **Neferu**

The Neferu, a catlike creature in the Duat, tests souls at the bidding of Anubis. This enigmatic creature deftly casts all types of elemental magic, punishing hapless victims with a barrage of debilitating ailments.

Its magical prowess obviates any need for it to resort to physical attacks. Watch its glowing eyes to quickly discern what type of elemental magic it will use next.

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## **Nile Crocodile**

The god Sobek takes on the form of the Nile Crocodile, so Egyptians view them with both fear and respect. These predators bask in the sun or hide below water, lying in wait. From there, they easily ambush their prey.

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## **Nile Water Python**

While Egyptians consider cobras sacred, they fear the Nile Water Python, which they believe to serve Sobek, or worse, Apep, the embodiment of chaos. This snake spits water at its foes from a safe distance.

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## **Nubian Goat**

Egyptians value Nubian goats for their meat, milk, and hides. These goats navigate well the rocky hills and mountains of Egypt's deserts, where they forage for rough shrubs and thorny bushes.

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## **Nubian Ibex**

Nubian ibex dwell in dry, elevated terrain in the Great Sand Sea to better evade predators. They descend only to graze on grass and leaves. Egyptians enjoy hunting ibex and consider their meat a delicacy.

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## **Reaper Beetle**

The Reaper Beetle roams the Duat, harassing and testing the souls it encounters. In melee range, it engages with its sickle-like claws. At a distance, it transforms and emits miasma pools to corrupt its targets.

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## **Scarab**

Just as scarabs push balls of dung, Egyptians believe Khepri, a beetle-shaped god, pushes the sun across the sky, then carries it into another world by night. Egyptians thus associate scarabs with this cycle of life.

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## **Sinai Agama Lizard**

Sinai Agama Lizards defend their territory from other lizards by raising their heads and gaping. These bright-colored reptiles bask on stones heated by the sun during the day, then slow down once the sun sets.

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## **Skati**

Most common near the lava fields and the fortress of Muspelheim itself, the Skati acts as a scout for Surtur's army. These winged creatures exemplify one of Surtur's early attempts at designing his military units.

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## **Skrithan**

Surtur designed Skrithan to charge like cavalry through enemy lines. When facing its ramming attack, stand in front of a wall, then dodge it to stun it. Once flipped over, it exposes its vulnerable chest cavity.

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## **Smiter**

The Smiter once served the House of Osiris in the Duat, but now they scavenge on the corpses and carrion of dead souls. They often travel in groups for protection, although lone Smiters may scout for new sources of food.

## **Slender-Horned Gazelle**

Egyptians depict gazelles' beauty in art and hunt them for their meat, hides, and horns. Gazelles graze on plants at dawn and dusk to avoid the heat. Adapted well to the Egyptian desert, they rarely need stop for water.

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## **Softshell Turtle**

Their dark shell and skin provides these turtles with camouflage for protection. They tend to favor calm waters with sandy or muddy bottoms. Because they absorb oxygen from the water, they rarely need to surface.

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## **Mysterious Parasite**

Tanuu, the primordial god of the earth, hosts a number of parasites in a symbiotic relationship. These creatures suck minor amounts of blood from him. In return, they antagonize any invasive foreign bodies.

Parasites will try to tackle their targets by rolling into them, but they are vulnerable to shield bahes. Stand back when you conquer these parasites, as they explode in a pool of acid when defeated.

## **African Toad**

Pleased to live in savannas and wetlands, the African Toad largely eats insects and other small creatures. They are beloved by Heket, the goddess of fertility and childbirth, who bears the head of a toad.

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## **Egyptian Tortoise**

This small, well-camouflaged tortoise fits perfectly into a desert habitat. Its pale, high-domed shell allows it to stay in the heat longer. It eats grasses and plants, spreading seeds that help the desert bloom.

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## **Vile Hornet**

These oversized hornets are known to create extensive underground networks throughout the desert sands, attacking any who threaten their nests. Such swarms have been known to overwhelm even the largest foes.

Hornets shoot painful venom and typically attempt to keep their distance, but can deliver devastating melee attacks when close.

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## **Egyptian Vulture**

Egyptians consider vultures devoted parents, so they associate them with the goddess Isis. They believe that, like Isis, vultures possess healing powers. Vultures scavenge in the deserts, grasslands, and mountains.

When the vulture lets fly its dagger-sharp feathers, take care to avoid or block the incoming attack. Vultures may occasionally swoop in for a melee strike, swiping viciously with their talons.

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## **Wadjenes**

Despite their humble features, the Wadjenes ward off Apep's servants in the Duat by their presence. They serve as the eyes of Anubis, reporting back with judgment on the dead who attempt their trials.

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