Ecology

### What are the Ecology updates?

Ecology is focusing on the bioecology of the arena, introducing new inhabitants (non-player) and hazards that will challenge you in exciting new ways. There are also more ways to interact with the map from whirlpools to teleporters. There are seven updates total, released from version v1.39.0 to v1.40.11.

### Ecology Update 1 - Hazard Chambers

Hazard Chambers: Firstly, the underwater sea arena has undergone changes. Some sectors of the map are now filled with excessive elemental hazards, altering the surrounding mineral content and producing concentrations of certain kinds of ores. This means new opportunities for those who are quick enough to seize them.

### Ecology Update 2 - Zellyfish

Zellyfish: The concentration of elemental hazards has brought forth a new species of jellyfish, the Zellyfish. These creatures consume the elemental energy of the hazards and store it within themselves. Beware, as they are incredibly sensitive and can explode upon contact, releasing a cloud of dangerous elemental hazards that can harm nearby players. Keep your distance or risk triggering a chain reaction.

In game, these Zellyfish can be moved around with your tusk. However, hitting them with your tusk will activate them. They will grow until they explode, dealing their elemental hazard to any within reach. There are currently three kinds. Ice, fire, and electricity. These correspond to the hazards found in-game around the map. View a little clip of exploding Zellyfish at the end of this video.

Plain ZellyfishFire ZellyfishIce ZellyfishElectric ZellyfishIce Zellyfish GroupIce Zellyfish Exploding
### Ecology Update 3 - The Ouroborus

    The Ouroborus: A legendary creature, the Ouroborus, has been spotted in the underwater sea arena. This sea snake bites its own tail and spins around, preying on the Zellyfish. Its perpetual motion creates a hole in time and space, allowing it to appear in two places at once. The time-space portal at the center of the Ouroborus and its shadow are connected, enabling fish to teleport from one end to the other. However, this phenomenon is destabilizing the sea.

In game, passing over The Ouroboros will teleport you to the other one on the map. You can find them on the map as little white circles. View a clip of using The Ouroboros to teleport in this video.

Ourboros on MapOurboros in-game
### Ecology Update 4 - Whirlpools

The time-space portal created by the Ouroborus has destabilized the sea, resulting in the appearance of massive whirlpools at random times and locations. These whirlpools make navigation more challenging than ever before, and they can disorient your control if you're not careful. Stay tuned for more updates, as the ecology of the arena continues to evolve, and the whirlpools are unearthing something prehistoric from the seabed.

If you go into it, will suck and spin you around. You can exit it by using your speed boost.

### Ecology Update 5 - Ironmonites

The whirlpools have unearthed something prehistoric: Ironmonite. These ammonite fossils are essential materials for our weapon maker, Theo, to imbue weapons with special abilities. If you use these weapons to strike the Ironmonite, a resonance wave will be created that affects all nearby fish and objects. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain an advantage over your opponents! Note that all of theses effects affect the user too.

**When the a weapon hits a Ironmonite**

* Mercy Staff - Releases the fish on your weapon and all other victims impaled within the Ironmonite's wave radius
* The Brutal Chainsaw - Fishes take minimum damage and get food in the Ironmonite's wave radius
* The Mining Pickaxe - Gives the Ores in the Ironmonite's wave radius
* Water Trident - Sends a strong wave to push fishes and objects in the Ironmonite's wave radius
* The Freezing Chillblade - Freezes all fishes in the Ironmonite's wave radius
* The Hunting Crossbow - Fires the fish on your weapon and all other victims impaled within the Ironmonite's wave radius

Ironmonites in-gameMercy Staff hitting the IronmoniteBrutal Chainsaw hitting the IronmoniteAncient Tusk hitting the IronmoniteWater Trident hitting the IronmoniteFreezing Chillblade hitting the Ironmonite
### Ecology Update 6 - The Siren

The resonance of the ironmonites has attracted a legendary creature, the Siren. Rumored to be seductively alluring, she possesses a mesmerizing voice that can heal any wounded soul. Keep an eye out for her rare appearances on the map, as her healing powers can replenish your health and energy.

Siren on MapSiren In-Game
### Ecology Update 7 - Secret Tunnel and The Idol

"The final update in the ecology series is here! As you venture further into the depths of the underwater sea arena, you will discover that the sea has been hiding an even greater secret than we ever imagined. These ancient sands hold the clues to the mysterious past of this underwater world, but what secrets do they hold? We must continue to explore and uncover the truth that lies beyond the wall of secrecy. Who knows what fame and fortune await those who are attentive enough to delve into this mystery? Perhaps a secret treasure, a lost civilization, or a sacred place? Or maybe it's just another wall of secret-sea, \*wink\* -- And yes, this is a bunch of gibberish to obscure the final secret update! If it is even a real update..." (Stabfish2.io)

To reach the Secret Temple, you must enter it through a secret spot in the wall of The Map. It will either be on a wall "outside of the map" or in one of the "shaded box parts" of the map. The secret tunnel is like a safe zone. Damage cannot be dealt or received. However, unlike the safe zone, mobs cannot enter this tunnel. Once the idol is collected, a healing station, a spot to buy weapons, and a chest everyone can collect once will appear.

If you find and collect the Idol there, you earn the "Explorer" tag and 5,000 gold. You will also add one to your "Discovered The Golden Idol" personal ranking. The Idol only spawns once at the start of the hour (when each server is created), so it can be a race to see who finds it first! The idol is found in the Secret Tunnel.
Once the Idol has been found, it will "teleport" to the safe zone near Theodore. There will also be a notification and a chat. You can click on it in the safe zone and the scroll in the Secret Tunnel to see who collected the Idol.

Explorer TagIdol with TheodoreClicking on Found IdolFinding the Idol