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Emberpup - Version 9 vs Version 10
Oct 24, 2026, 10:29 AM
Added evolution requirements, learnable skill unlocks, Homeland work levels and search landmarks
Oct 24, 2026, 10:53 AM
Expanded regional evolution requirements, form-specific skills, encounters and practical family guidance
11Emberpup is No. 001 in the Aniimo index, a Fire creature that fights in the DPS role. The lively creatures like to follow Flameruffs around. Once the smoldering fur starts to burn, they thrive.223344Wild Aniimo are taken with Aniipods, and once caught this one can be raised, sent into battle, kept at The Homeland, or traded to another player. It belongs to the Emberpup line, which runs to 4 entries in total, and 2 alternate Forms have been published for it.5566Profile7788FieldValueIndex numberNo. 001ElementFireBattle roleDPSGrowth stageStage 1GenderMale and FemalePublished forms3 (Basic Form, Highland Form, Mountain Woods Form)99Base Stats10101111The index publishes six base values for every Aniimo plus an Attributes total that adds them together. ATK drives damage, BREAK is what wears down an enemy's guard, P.DEF and M.DEF cover the two damage types, and REGEN governs how quickly resources come back. These are base figures and balance changes can move them.12121313StatValueAttributes (total)382HP67ATK90BREAK40P.DEF60M.DEF57REGEN681414Evolution15151616Emberpup is the base form of its line. It goes on to become Flameruff.17171818ImageAniimoNo.StageElementRoleEmberpup001Stage 1FireDPSFlameruff002Stage 2FireDPSScorchhowl003Stage 3FireDPSInferlupa004Stage 3Fire / DarkBREAK1919Forms20202121Besides its Basic Form, Emberpup has 2 published Forms. 1 of them carries a different elemental pairing from the Basic Form, so the Form a Pathfinder catches decides what the creature is weak and strong against.22222323ImageFormElementWhere It AppearsHighland FormFire / RockZephyrus Landbridge, Russet HighlandsMountain Woods FormFireBeast Fang Ridge2424Where To Find It25252626Emberpup is listed in 5 habitats. Which creatures actually appear also depends on weather, time of day, and local phenomena, so a listed habitat is where to look rather than a guarantee.27272828HabitatNimbus FieldsThe MistwoodsThe Argent StraitEchoback LandingBeast Fang Ridge2929Trait30303131Every Aniimo carries a passive Trait that is always active while it fights alongside a Pathfinder.32323333TraitEffectScorching FlamesIncreases damage dealt to elementally countered targets by 25%.3434Mobility35353636Mobility abilities are what a Pathfinder gains while Twining with this Aniimo, so they double as traversal tools rather than combat moves.37373838AbilityEffectHustleEnters Hustle state, increasing movement speed by consuming stamina.3939Skills40404141Three combat moves are described below, including the learnable Pebble Kick, together with the innate basic attack. Power gives the damage value and Cost gives the resource requirement.42424343SkillTypePowerCostEffectFire KickCombat720Quickly leaps up with brief Invincible to dodge attacks, then wraps itself in flame and dives down to attack, dealing damage to targets around the landing point. When successfully dodging a target’s attack, deals 120% damage and increases damage by 20% for 20s.Pebble KickCombat400Quickly leaps up with brief Invincible to dodge attacks, then wraps itself in rocks and dives down to attack, dealing damage to targets around the landing point. When successfully dodging a target’s attack, deals 120% damage and applies [Lockdown] to targets hit for 8s.Fire BoltCombat3010Launches a fireball at the target and applies 2 stacks of Fire Debuff for 5s. Hold the skill button to aim.ATKInnate60Wields the power of fire to attack targets at close range.4444Evolution requirements45454646Meet the level requirement and finish the listed unlock before evolving. Flameruff has two branches, each with its own unlock and named materials.47474848FromEvolutionLevelUnlockNamed materialsEmberpupFlameruff12Complete Sanctum: First SparkNot listedFlameruffScorchhowl20Defeat Alpha Scorchhowl1 × Blaze StoneFlameruffInferlupa20Complete Journey: Warrior1 × Night Stone; 6 × Unbroken Flameruff Spirit4949Learning Pebble Kick50505151Catch any one of Highland Emberpup, Highland Flameruff or Highland Scorchhowl to unlock Pebble Kick as a learnable skill. Basic Emberpup lists Fire Kick and Fire Bolt as its combat skills; learned skills add further options.52525353Basic attack and Homeland work54545555Emberpup’s innate basic attack is a melee Fire attack with a Physical damage classification.56565757For work at The Homeland, Basic Emberpup has the following ability levels.58585959Homeland abilityLevelHauling1Fire16060Search landmarks61616262The following landmarks help narrow the search within Emberpup’s five habitats.636364-AreaWhere to lookNimbus FieldsSearch the main road for groups and roadside pairs. Families with Flameruff also follow the road toward Beast Fang Ridge. Around Nimbus Fields Bloom, check the Nimbi gathering and the area south of the Bloom. A pair is recorded near the Sea of Flowers entrance; other landmarks include raised ground, a cliff base and the edge of a small hill.MistwoodsFollow the road toward the swamp in the southwest. Roadside pairs are another useful sighting; other individuals and groups are recorded across the area.The Argent StraitLook for a pair in a small open patch, with additional Emberpup scattered elsewhere in the area.Beast Fang RidgeIndividuals, pairs and groups appear across the area.Echoback LandingSightings include lone Emberpup, pairs and groups.64+AreaWhere to lookNimbus FieldsSearch the main road for groups and roadside pairs. Families with Flameruff also follow the road toward Beast Fang Ridge. Around Nimbus Fields Bloom, check the Nimbi gathering and the area south of the Bloom. A pair is recorded near the Sea of Flowers entrance; other landmarks include raised ground, a cliff base and the edge of a small hill.MistwoodsFollow the road toward the swamp in the southwest. Roadside pairs are another useful sighting; other individuals and groups are recorded across the area.The Argent StraitLook for a pair in a small open patch, with additional Emberpup scattered elsewhere in the area.Beast Fang RidgeIndividuals, pairs and groups appear across the area.Echoback LandingSightings include lone Emberpup, pairs and groups.65+Regional Emberpup forms66+67+Highland Emberpup has a thick mountain coat and rocky coloration. Mountain Woods Emberpup has yellow-gold fur tips, making it easier to distinguish from the ordinary red family in Beast Fang Ridge. In Beast Fang Ridge, Mountain Woods Emberpup sightings include pairs and larger groups.68+69+Regional evolutions require a particular place. Keep the Highland family in Russet Highlands, or the Mountain Woods family in Beast Fang Ridge during daytime, when completing the relevant evolution.70+71+FromEvolutionLevelWhere to evolveAdditional requirementHighland EmberpupHighland Flameruff12Russet HighlandsNo additional unlock or material listedHighland FlameruffHighland Scorchhowl20Russet HighlandsDefeat Alpha Scorchhowl; 3 × Blaze StoneMountain Woods EmberpupMountain Woods Flameruff12Beast Fang Ridge during daytimeNo additional unlock or material listedMountain Woods FlameruffMountain Woods Scorchhowl20Beast Fang Ridge during daytimeDefeat Alpha Scorchhowl; 3 × Blaze Stone72+Regional skills and Homeland work73+74+FormListed combat skillsLearnable skill unlockHomeland ability levelsHighlandPebble Kick; Fire Kick; Fire BoltNo additional learnable skill listedHauling 1; Fire 1; Earth 1Mountain WoodsFire Kick; Fire BoltCatch Highland Emberpup, Highland Flameruff or Highland Scorchhowl for Pebble KickHauling 1; Fire 175+Highland Emberpup search landmarks76+77+Search Russet Highlands and Zephyrus Landbridge for the Highland family. Low-level Pathfinders should check the encounter level before attempting a catch. The following landmarks identify several Russet Highlands sightings.78+79+AreaSearch landmarksRusset HighlandsWatch for small groups following Highland Flameruff, including followers in grass and flower fields.Russet HighlandsSome groups gather with Jawlings: check the cliff-edge group and the pup beneath a tree with two Jawlings.Russet HighlandsSearch rocks beside the trail, a rocky outcrop and gaps between large formations; a resting pair also occupies a rock.Russet HighlandsPatrol the paths and their grassy margins for lone pups and travelling pairs.Russet HighlandsPairs can appear beside a cliff wall or near a cliff edge.Russet HighlandsCheck both open grass and flower-covered ground away from the path.Russet HighlandsA pair practicing Fire Bolt provides a recognizable encounter.Russet HighlandsLook near the Pathfinder challenger for a pair.Russet HighlandsA stone pillar and Highland Chirpi identify another sighting.Zephyrus LandbridgeSearch Zephyrus Landbridge for Highland Emberpup.