Eel Lizard

Eel Lizards are a new type of aquatic variant introduced in the Downpour DLC. Characterized by their long spiny tail and slender frame, similar to an eel.

Appearance
Eel Lizards are an aquatic medium sized lizard. They have an oval shaped head, with a long skinny frilled tail that moves in a wave like pattern when traversing the depths of the water, making it more suitable for ocean-like environments. It has armor comparable to the. Their legs are mostly unnoticeable when underwater but can be seen when they step onto dry land. Their minuscule legs make it a challenge to hunt on land, so they mostly dwell underwater waiting for unsuspecting prey to fall in.

Combat
Eel Lizards can be very difficult to distinguish underwater, but the glow of its head armor can give away its location. They are efficiently lethal for a in water, where it lacks any combat mobility. Fighting them in water is very dangerous, as all weapons underwater quickly lose their velocity and cannot be used in medium to long distances. Attempting to lure it 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 hits before they die.

Stealth
Eel Lizards don't have great vision or hearing when a creature is on land, so avoiding or jumping over bodies of water containing 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 for a time. This allows passage through pipes that were previously blocked by them.

Evasion
Eel Lizards are nimble in water and can quickly close the distance from far away. They have trouble precisely biting s. 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 the Slugcat when on land.

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