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Battles in Aniimo are fought in real time, drawing on the Aniimo a Pathfinder has collected and the Twining ability that lets a player fight as a creature directly. Combat sits alongside catching and exploration as one of the game's core pillars.

Real-Time Action
Rather than turn-based exchanges, Aniimo uses real-time action combat, where timing and movement matter as much as the creatures involved. The game describes its challenges as immediate and instantaneous, whether a player is adventuring alone or fighting alongside others.
Growing Stronger
Aniimo grow more capable as they evolve and as their skills are upgraded using materials, so preparing a team is part of succeeding in battle. Powerful encounters include cooperative boss fights, which players can take on together.
Where Battles Happen
Combat appears throughout the world, from wild encounters during exploration to structured modes. The competitive side of fighting other players is covered in Egg Heist and PvP. Detailed battle systems, skills, and damage figures have not been fully revealed.