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11 Geoclaw is No. 025 in the Aniimo index, an Ice creature that fights in the BREAK role. They live in caves, feed on minerals, and use their beautifully crystallized shells to lure prey.
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44 Wild 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 Budclaw line, which runs to 3 entries in total, with no alternate Form published so far.
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66 Profile
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88 FieldValueIndex numberNo. 025ElementIceBattle roleBREAKGrowth stageStage 2GenderMale and FemalePublished forms1 (Basic Form)
99 Base Stats
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1111 The 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.
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1313 StatValueAttributes (total)550HP93ATK80BREAK103P.DEF113M.DEF79REGEN82
1414 Evolution
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1616 Geoclaw grows out of Budclaw. It sits at the end of the line, with nothing published beyond it.
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1818 ImageAniimoNo.StageElementRoleBudclaw023Stage 1Rock / GrassBREAKGeoclaw025Stage 2IceBREAKShrubclaw024Stage 2Rock / GrassBREAK
1919 Where To Find It
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21-No spawn location is published for Geoclaw in its Basic Form. Creatures at the end of an evolution line are usually raised rather than caught, and the index leaves their habitat blank.
21+Geoclaw can be raised through Budclaw's Ice branch. Its Alpha encounter is underground in northwestern Nimbus Fields; the route below identifies the tunneling entrance and its required preparation.
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2323 Trait
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2525 Every Aniimo carries a passive Trait that is always active while it fights alongside a Pathfinder.
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2727 TraitEffectFrostbite SunderBasic attacks apply [Ice Debuff]. Deals 35% extra BREAK to targets with more than 5 stacks of [Ice Debuff].
2828 Mobility
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30-Mobility abilities are what a Pathfinder gains while Twining with this Aniimo, so they double as traversal tools rather than combat moves.
30+Mobility abilities are named actions used while Twined, separate from combat skills and traversal grades.
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3232 AbilityEffectTunnelTunnels underground to become immune to all ranged attacks by continuously consuming stamina. Pound skills can launch the Aniimo into the air.
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35-Geoclaw brings 3 combat skills and 2 innate skills into a fight. Power is the skill's published damage figure and Cost is what it draws from the resource bar.
35+The table lists Geoclaw's three available combat moves and two innate skills. Choose the two combat skills for the build. Power is the published damage figure and Cost is the resource required.
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37-SkillTypePowerCostEffectIce SpikesCombat6020Creates an ice spike ahead, attacking and [freezing] the target for 1s. Can be used during tunneling. Afterward, dashes forward and emerges from underground.Icy Gravel DanceCombat6720Summons an Ice Storm that continuously builds up [Ice Debuff] on targets. The Ice Storm keeps moving forward until it hits a wall or a target.Frost SlamCombat4015Gathers icy vapor in both pincers, then slams them down to deal AoE damage in front and create an ice wall for 5s.Freezing ClawsInnate1730Deals damage over a large area.ATKInnate60(BREAK) Wields the power of ice to attack targets at close range.
37+SkillTypePowerCostEffectIce SpikesCombat6020Creates an ice spike ahead, attacking and [freezing] the target for 1s. Can be used during tunneling. Afterward, dashes forward and emerges from underground.Icy Gravel DanceCombat6720Summons an Ice Storm that continuously builds up [Ice Debuff] on targets. The Ice Storm keeps moving forward until it hits a wall or a target.Frost SlamCombat4015Gathers icy vapor in both pincers, then slams them down to deal AoE damage in front and create an ice wall for 5s.Freezing ClawsInnate1730Deals damage over a large area.ATKInnate60(BREAK) Wields the power of ice to attack targets at close range.
38+Evolution requirements
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40+Raise Budclaw to level 21, defeat Alpha Geoclaw, and use an individual whose personality includes Tenacious (T). The Geoclaw branch costs three Freeze Stones. Keep the required personality when preparing the evolution.
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42+Alpha encounter route
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44+Look underground in northwestern Nimbus Fields. Near the river group containing Pranky and Glacy, Twine with a tunneling Aniimo such as Budclaw to enter the cave. Follow Alpha Encounters and Boss Cues for the Branch cave unlock and encounter preparation.
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46+BREAK build example
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48+BREAKREGENATKHPP.DEFM.DEFPersonalityHeld item example543211ESTPGargantuan Horn
49+Equip Icy Gravel Dance and Frost Slam, with Freezing Claws as the ultimate. Icy Gravel Dance lays down an advancing Ice storm; Frost Slam adds frontal damage and a five-second Ice wall. Ice Spikes is another option that can be used while tunneling, freezes for one second, then brings Geoclaw forward out of the ground.
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51+Set up Ice Debuff before committing the main BREAK sequence, then keep applying it with Icy Gravel Dance and basic attacks. Frostbite Sunder requires more than five stacks for its 35% extra BREAK. Ice Debuff reduces the corresponding elemental resistance by 1% per stack, up to 20 stacks.
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53+A Glynsera partner can begin the setup with Ice Strikes before Geoclaw takes over. Return to the damage dealer during the opening after BREAK. Avoid spending the accumulated debuffs too early when preparing a later stack-consuming attack.
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55+Ice Skills and Core Skill Contracts cover the exact move and contract effects. Held Items explains Gargantuan Horn; Homeland job grades below are separate from the creature's BREAK or Ice combat attributes.
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57+Party examples
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59+DPSBREAKHealing supportREGENGlynseraGeoclawPrismana GlacySomniwingPrismana GlynseraGeoclawPrismana GlacySomniwingNighttime GlynseraGeoclawPrismana GlacySomniwing
60+Homeland work
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62+FormHomeland jobsBasicHauling 3; Ice 3