Eel Lizard

Eel Lizards are a new type of aquatic variant introduced in the Downpour DLC, much like the, but lengthier and faster underwater. They can be identified by their long spiny tail and slender frame, similar to an eel.

Appearance
Eel Lizards are an aquatic, rather long lizard. They possess a green or turquoise oval-shaped head, with a slender tail that moves in a wave-like pattern while swimming, making them more suited to aquatic environments. They have armor comparable to that of Salamanders. Eel Lizards mostly dwell underwater waiting for unsuspecting creatures to fall in, as they only have two legs, making it challenging to hunt on land.

Combat
Eel Lizards tend to lurk like Salamanders which can make them very difficult to distinguish underwater, but the glow of one's head can give away its location. They are often lethal for a in water, who by comparison lacks a lot of combat mobility. Fighting them in water is very dangerous, as all weapons underwater quickly lose their velocity and cannot be used beyond short distances. Attempting to lure one out of the water to strike it may be difficult but can be highly effective. Being slower and clumsier on land, can be used to flip them over, exposing their soft body for a hit with a. They take about 3-4 Spears before they die.

Stealth
Eel Lizards don't have great vision or hearing when a creature is on land, so avoiding entering bodies of water near them is recommended if possible. It is possible to throw an object or creature in the water to distract them or make them leave a specific area, allowing passage through pipes that were previously blocked by them.

Evasion
Eel Lizards are nimble in water and can quickly close the distance between them and their prey. They have trouble precisely biting s, so using sharp maneuvers or jumping on the surface of the water is an effective way to dodge and get past them entirely. They cannot catch up to Slugcat when on land, but while in the water are one of the few creatures that move faster than Slugcat does.

Abilities & Behavior
Eel Lizards are able to breathe and dive underwater similarly to the. They remain stationary underneath bodies of water, but immediately lunge at any creatures that fall in, surprising them with their quick reaction time and mobility.

Wall Crawl
Eel Lizards are able to crawl along background walls, but are not very fast.