Aniimo lets you choose between 2 monsters at the beginning – which starter should you take?

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What is up for grabs? Still in the prologue of the game, you can choose between Sun Lion Helion and Moon Fox Lunara. You can only choose one monster. You cannot obtain the other one at this time in the game. 

What are the similarities? Both monsters are of the Light type. They have the same attribute values, totaling a value of 396:

  • HP: 75
  • Break: 50
  • Physical Attack: 83
  • Magical Defense: 60
  • Physical Defense: 60
  • EP Regeneration: 68

They are therefore both strong in attack against the types Dark and Wind, but weak against Light and Lightning. 

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What are the differences? Helion engages at short range and attacks with physical attacks. It can attack surrounding enemies with light attacks and even center them using the ability “Holy Storm” to then attack. Additionally, it can perform a fire attack with Torching Flame.

  • Special Ability: Power of the Sun – After using three abilities, the next attack costs 0 EP and its damage is increased by 10%.

Lunara, on the other hand, relies entirely on light attacks from a distance, which are of magical origin. It can also reduce the target’s magical resistance by 15%. Just like in its awakened form, it increases damage by 15%.

  • Special Ability: Lunar Power – An ability releases 4 stacks of Power of the Moon. A normal attack consumes one of these stacks, regenerates 1 EP, and heals Lunara by 1%.

Which one should I choose? If you prefer an offensive playstyle where you want to play a melee character, you should take Helion. If you prefer to play passively and want to attack from a distance, you should choose Lunara. 

The monsters in Aniimo are truly the stars. You can immerse yourself in them and control them directly to attack and start battles. However, it is also a feature how the environment interacts with you in the Animo form: Aniimo played in the closed beta: Yes, the Pokémon-like looks as good as in the trailers, but the stars are the monsters

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.