[Beast Ranking System]

The ranking system is divided into tiers, each representing a beast's overall power, rarity, and level of threat. The system considers physical strength, magical capabilities, intelligence, and evolutionary potential.

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1. Lesser Beasts

Definition: Common creatures with basic abilities, often found in the wild. Typically non-threatening to experienced tamers.

Examples:

Glowvine Sprout

Forest Fox

Abilities: Limited to simple attacks (e.g., Bite, Scratch).

Threat Level: Low.

Evolution Potential: Moderate.

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2. Mid-tier Beasts

Definition: More powerful and intelligent creatures, often with elemental affinities or advanced abilities. Commonly tamed by skilled tamers.

Examples:

Marsh Hydra (Toxic Spit, Regeneration)

Stoneback Tortoise

Abilities: Elemental powers, enhanced senses, and defensive techniques.

Threat Level: Moderate to High.

Evolution Potential: High.

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3. Apex Beasts

Definition: Rare and powerful beasts with significant intelligence and combat prowess. Usually found in dangerous, uncharted territories.

Examples:

Abyssal Ravager (Void Rend, Shadow Pulse)

Frostfang

Abilities: Mastery of elemental or magical attacks, advanced regeneration, and resistance to common tactics.

Threat Level: Very High.

Evolution Potential: Rare but significant.

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4. Legendary Beasts

Definition: Unique and near-mythical creatures, often the guardians of ancient ruins or key locations. These beasts possess unparalleled power and are extremely challenging to tame or defeat.

Examples:

Abyssal Guardian (Shadow Inferno, Eternal Flame)

Storm Leviathan

Abilities: Multi-elemental attacks, domain control, and the ability to alter their surroundings.

Threat Level: Extreme.

Evolution Potential: Typically at their peak.

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5. Mythic Beasts (Speculative)

Definition: Legendary creatures from ancient lore, said to possess god-like power. Their existence is unconfirmed but hinted at in ancient texts and Codex entries.

Examples:

The Primordial Phoenix (Rumored to command life and death)

The Abyssal Sovereign (Said to rule over void beasts).

Abilities: World-altering capabilities, reality manipulation, and immortality.

Threat Level: Cataclysmic.

Evolution Potential: None—considered apex entities.

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[Special Tags in the System]

Beasts can have specific tags indicating unique traits:

1. [Elemental Affinity]:

Ice, Fire, Shadow, Light, Abyss, etc.

Example: Frostfang is an Ice-Affinity Apex Beast.

2. [Mutant]:

Beasts with unique traits due to environmental or magical anomalies.

Example: A "Mutant Marsh Hydra" might have both Toxic Spit and Lightning Aura.

3. [Ethereal]:

Beasts partially or entirely made of magical energy, such as spirits or constructs.

4. [Corrupted]:

Beasts affected by dark or forbidden magic, often more aggressive and unstable.

5. [Ancient]:

Beasts tied to historical or mythical events, often carrying immense knowledge or hidden power.