Chitin Tank

Follower of the Beetle

Okiitanku · Shield no Kage · Shadow

Choose the Chitin Tank, follower of the Beetle, for exceptional durability and surprising mobility on the battlefield. These armored warriors excel at absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with powerful charges and area-of-effect abilities.

Chitin Tanks combine the strength of their exoskeleton with versatile combat techniques, allowing them to protect allies while posing a significant threat to foes. If you desire to be a resilient frontline fighter with the ability to control the flow of battle, the Chitin Tank offers a robust and dynamic combat experience.

Chitin Tank Skills

Wielder of two-handed weapons

"Dung ball roll!" —A gleeful Chitin Tank
(Where they get a massive ball of dung is hotly debated.)

Early Access! These skills are purposely vague because I'm purposely lazy. Or... (and?) because I need the flexibility to change skills if the story calls for it. Take what's here with a grain of salt. I would sooner break continuity with this here fine website than make the story worse.

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Some may consider skill information to be spoilers. If this is you, you are definitely in the wrong place! Why not check out the soundtrack instead?

Ground Stomp

Slam the ground to deal area damage, knock back enemies, and disrupt casting. More effective when used while airborne.

Beetle Bounce

Perform a powerful jump, mimicking click beetles, to avoid threats or close distances quickly.

Beetle Guard

Summon an armored beetle companion to defend allies when the Chitin Tank is occupied.

Resonating Roar

Emit a deep roar that draws enemy attention and reduces their attack damage.

Horned Heave

Use an ethereal horn to lift and slam enemies, dealing damage and briefly stunning them.

Lustrous Layer

Generate a reflective layer that absorbs magic damage and deflects projectiles for a short duration.

Dung Roll

Create and roll a large dung ball to increase speed. On impact with enemies, it bursts for damage and stun.

"Oh! Gross!" —Cobalin

Stag Shield

Manifest ethereal beetle antlers that deflect a percentage of incoming damage.

Toxic Breath

Exhale a poisonous cloud that deals damage over time to enemies within its area.

Rhino Charge

Charge forward at high speed, crashing into a target to deal damage, knock them back, and stun them.

Whirlwind

Create powerful gusts of wind by rapidly flapping ethereal wings, knocking back nearby enemies.

Scarab’s Scorch

Summon a swarm of sun-loving beetles that focus sunlight into searing beams, burning targeted enemies.

Atlas Ascendance

Channel the strength of an Atlas beetle to lift and throw massive objects or enemies.

Elytra Glide

Extend elytra (wing covers) to glide through the air, enhancing mobility and travel options.

Bombardier’s Blast

Unleash a scorching chemical explosion inspired by bombardier beetles, dealing area damage and blinding nearby foes.

Natural Armor

Possess a natural, self-repairing armor layer that scales with Strength.

Area Sense

Gain heightened awareness of surroundings through vibration sensing, reducing vulnerability to ambushes and traps.

Mana from Strength

Generate mana from Strength instead of Intelligence, nullifying the need for the Intelligence stat.

Tectonic Tether

Become immune to all forms of forced movement, including knockbacks and pulls.

Mount

Choose from a variety of beetle mounts, each offering unique advantages: Rosemary Beetle, Rhino Beetle, Jewel Beetle, Rainbow Stag Beetle, and Golden Jewel Scarab.

Beetle’s Resilience

Develop increased resistance to poisons and venoms, while also benefiting from accelerated healing and stamina regeneration based on Strength.

Ladybug Luck

Enjoy increased chances of finding valuable loot and currency from defeated enemies.

Exoskeleton Expertise

Gain additional armor as you level up, further enhancing your natural defenses.

Necroshell Nirvana

When fatally wounded, encase yourself in a rejuvenating necrotic shell once per day, granting a second chance at survival.