Beipiaosaurus

Beipiaosaurus is amongst the first omnivorous dinosaurs, making its debut in Update 6.5 alongside Gallimimus, Ceratosaurus and Troodon. This dinosaur may look quite fragile but it can pack quite the punch or make itself scarce in an instant, a great survivor. As semiaquatic’s go, Beipiaosaurus is most at home in the water, being extremely agile and speedy. Its natural buoyancy allows itself to breach out of the water to great effect. At the same time, it forces Beipi to cling to the riverbed with its claws if it wishes to remain submerged, keeping it vulnerable. Being latched to the bottom does come with benefits however, allowing Beipi to forage for food.

## Developer Comments

*This small therizinosaur enjoys the comfort and security of the water, where it grazes on aquatic flora and the occasional fauna. It uses its massively clawed forelimbs to secure itself to the rocks and riverbeds during strong currents as it grazes and searches for small prey. Though swift and sure in the water, on land they are much less adept. But their impressive claws make them more than capable of putting up a fight for their small stature when they cannot find safety in the water.*

-Official The Isle Roadmap

Characterization - The beipiaosaurus is the first omnivore and true semi-aquatic being brought to The Isle. While more vulnerable on land during the day when browsing through vegetation for food, it is swift and sleek in water. Often sharing habitats with the well renowned deinosuchus, such a dangerous upbringing has made the beipiaosaurus a rather aggressive and tempermental animal in its own right. The beipiaosaurus sports long slashing claws on each hand and is particularly bad-tempered. Due to its small stature and lacking the speed of larger land dwelling animals, it prefers environments nearest to water so it can make a quick getaway.

Mobility - Though faster on land than the previous generation, the beipiaosaurus is still outpaced on land by most creatures. However, in the water its agility is unmatched. It also has the astonishing ability to breach. The beipiaosaurus is capable of traversing long distances by land but typically prefers to travel by or alongside waterways to cut through more perilous terrain.

Feeding Habits - During the day you can find the beipiaosaurus in or near water. While predominantly herbivorous, this is an opportunistic animal and will take advantage of its aquatic environment to feed on crabs, fish, frogs and other small animals. While it is possible to find them foraging on land during the day, the beipiaosaurus typically prefers foraging on land at night. More vulnerable to its predator deinosuchus as the sun sets, the beipiaosaurus uses the cover of darkness to venture farther away from water to more safely feed on vegetation.

Constitution - While still highly susceptible to predation, the beipiaosaurus is generally equipped to deal with most situations should it remain wary. They have an above average ability to seal their wounds, particularly in water. Combining this with their sharp claws and adaptability makes them heartier than they may first appear.

Noteworthy Characteristics- The beipiaosaurus is bouyant. When not attempting to move in the water, the animal quickly floats back to the surface. To counteract its bouyancy the beipiaosaurus uses its clawed hands to grip and "walk" along the bottom of river beds and other aquatic locations. Utilizing these traits to their advantage, they can leap out of the water with surprising height and velocity.

## Controls

\*can be used while moving

#deals bleed

**deals fracture**

\*\*inflicts stagger/knockdown

**LMB:** Claw Swipe\*#

**Alt+LMB:** Omnidirectional Claw Swipes and Peck\*#

**RMB:** Peck\*

**RMB:** (In Water While on Bottom) Latch *Keeps the Beipiaosaurus submerged and on the bottom. While latched, Beipiaosaurus can scent for foraging spots which are marked by bubbles.*

## Diet

**Crab** Located on Coasts

**Schooling Fish** Located in Water Biomes

**Radish Flower** Located in Highlands

**Bullfrog** Located in Water Biomes

**Wild Potato Vine** Located in Riverdeltas

**Sunchoke Roots** Located in Grasslands

## Gallery

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