Overview
Razor Lizard is a common enemy confirmed for Of Peaks and Tides in CyancookGames' February 2026 enemy reveal. The lizard is small enough to encounter in the open world rather than as a set-piece boss, but its signature kit makes it a deceptively dangerous threat to careless players. It wields its razor-edged tail as both weapon and escape, capable of severing and hurling the tail before retreating.
Encounter Design
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Role | Common open-world enemy |
Signature Mechanic | Severs its razor-edged tail and hurls it at the player as a ranged attack and escape tool |
Combat Pace | Fast and reactive; rewards awareness and positioning over brute force |
Confirmed In | February 2026 enemy reveal |
Tail Mechanic
The razor lizard's defining trick is detaching and throwing its own tail. The detached tail is a real physical projectile, which means players can be hit by it on the way out and may face a lizard that has shifted from a melee silhouette to a fleeing target in a single attack. The mechanic doubles as an escape: the throw creates distance and forces the player to choose between chasing or letting the lizard regroup.
Combat Approach
The reveal explicitly frames the razor lizard as a positioning test, not a stat check. Suggested play:
Don't over-commit: heavy attack swings whiff against a fast-reacting target. Short, recoverable hits land more reliably.
Watch for the tail wind-up: the launch is the lizard's tell. Sidestep the projectile and close the gap while the lizard is mid-recovery.
Use terrain: chokes and elevation neutralize the lizard's mobility. The Physics System can drop terrain or vegetation between the player and the projectile.
Plan for crowd encounters: as a common enemy, razor lizards likely show up in groups. Resolve each lizard's tail throw before engaging the next.