Exploration tier list
The best explorers are the Aniimo that reach places nothing else can. Flyers at level 2 and 3, such as Cornet, Tromber and Somniwing, take off from the ground. Celestis glides and climbs, and Blazen climbs at level 3. Budclaw's Tunnel breaks the rocks that block paths, and Emberpup burns vines off chests and caves. Next come puzzle keys, the Aniimo that solve puzzles, like Jawling, Magmarex and Dewy. Last come the Aniimo that only make you faster.
The exploration tier list
| Tier | Aniimo | What they open |
|---|---|---|
| Reach new ground | Infergon, Fulmintis, Erlath, Helgon, Fenmane, Ignitis, Fragrancier, Eklue, Somniwing, Cornet, Tromber and Fahloo | Fly at level 2 or 3: hold Jump to take off from the ground and fly freely. Irisalis flies at this level too. |
| Reach new ground | Celestis | Flies from a height at level 1 and climbs, so it solves both kinds of vertical problem early. |
| Reach new ground | Blazen, Bolty and Squashel | Climb, for walls you can't climb without an Aniimo. Blazen climbs at level 3, and Bolty and Squashel at level 2. |
| Reach new ground | Budclaw, Shrubclaw, Geoclaw, Pebbling, Geodeback and Minespine | Tunnel. Budclaw's breaks the rocks that block paths and hide chests. |
| Reach new ground | Emberpup | Aim throws fireballs by hand, which burn vines off chests and cave entrances. |
| Puzzle keys | Jawling | The Bilateral Vision Idol needs it to reveal and assemble the pieces. |
| Puzzle keys | Magmarex | Smashes Lava Crystals. Its Fast and Furious also knocks away some obstacles. |
| Puzzle keys | Dewy | Gather Aromathyst needs it to collect the glowing flowers in time. |
| Puzzle keys | Cubbo and Grizbo | Head Hammer launches a shockwave, the hit the Parasol Pine puzzle asks for. |
| Puzzle keys | Pawney | Hookshot pulls you to walls you aim at. |
| Puzzle keys | Bulbly, Veilfloat, Luminelle and Hexxin | Light up dark places: Glow from above, Hexxin's seeds where they land. |
| Puzzle keys | Helmut and Rookey | Detection shows metal objects and cloaked Aniimo nearby. |
| Faster or harder to see | Emberpup, Flameruff, Scorchhowl, Inferlupa, Bonesky, Fenrier, Glynsera, Helion, Lunara, Baleetle and Waleetle | Hustle trades stamina for speed, handy for timed chases like Runaway Amber. |
| Faster or harder to see | Turbo, Nimbi, Bolty and Blazen | Cloudwalk floats among the clouds; Puff Up and High Jump jump higher. |
| Faster or harder to see | Fentuft, Fenmane and Magmarex | Scurry rushes forward; Fast and Furious raises speed. |
| Faster or harder to see | Wisptis, Ignitis, Fulmintis, Flutternym and Gracewing | Cloak and Luminous Prowl turn them invisible. |
We ranked each Aniimo by what it lets you do that you can't do without it. Speed is useful. But without a flyer or a rock breaker, there's ground you can't reach at all.
Reach new ground
Your Explore tab
Aniimo management has two tabs, Combat and Explore. The Explore tab has three slots: Climb, Fly and Swim. Put one Aniimo in each.
You don't have to Twine with them yourself. When you climb, fly or swim, the game brings in the Aniimo from that slot, even if it's in storage. If you're already Twined with an Aniimo that can do it, the game uses that one first.
You can swim on your own, without an Aniimo. You can't climb or fly without one.
Who to put in each slot
| Slot | Highest level | Also has it |
|---|---|---|
| Climb | Blazen, level 3 | Bolty and Squashel at level 2, Celestis and Squarrel at level 1 |
| Fly | Level 2 or 3, such as Cornet and Tromber | Celestis at level 1, which can only fly once you're already in the air |
| Swim | Piopiota, level 3 | Erlath, Glacy, Leafy and Pranky at level 2, and Fahloo, Panpanta, Popota, Skippy and Susuta at level 1 |
Which Aniimo solves which puzzle
| Puzzle | Bring |
|---|---|
| Bilateral Vision Idol | Jawling |
| Lava Crystal | Magmarex |
| Gather Aromathyst | Dewy |
| Parasol Pine | A shockwave, such as Head Hammer from Cubbo or Grizbo |
| Bouncy Pad | Any Water Aniimo, to make the leaves swell |
| Springy Tuftball and Fan | Any Lightning Aniimo, to electrify them |
| Elemental Switch | An Aniimo of the matching element |
| Vines on chests and caves | Emberpup's Aim |
| Rocks blocking a path | Budclaw's Tunnel |
| Runaway Amber | Speed, so Hustle helps |
Catch Celestis first. It lives in Nimbus Fields, the first area, and it can both fly and climb.
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What is the best Aniimo for exploring in Aniimo?
Celestis is the best early on, because it glides and climbs. After that, put a flyer that takes off from the ground, such as Cornet or Tromber, in your Fly slot, and Blazen in your Climb slot. Add Budclaw for rocks and Emberpup for vines. Together, they cover almost everything.
Which Aniimo can fly in Aniimo?
Any Aniimo with the Fly ability can fly. Celestis gives you level 1 as soon as you own it. With Fly at level 2 or 3, you can hold Jump to take off from the ground. These Aniimo have it: Infergon, Fulmintis, Erlath, Helgon, Fenmane, Ignitis, Fragrancier, Eklue, Somniwing, Cornet, Tromber, Fahloo and Irisalis.
Which Aniimo can swim in Aniimo?
You can swim on your own. To swim with an Aniimo, put one in the Swim slot of the Explore tab. Piopiota swims at level 3. Erlath, Glacy, Leafy and Pranky swim at level 2, and Fahloo, Panpanta, Popota, Skippy and Susuta at level 1.
Which Aniimo can climb in Aniimo?
Blazen climbs at level 3, Bolty and Squashel at level 2, and Celestis and Squarrel at level 1. You can't climb without one, so put a climber in the Climb slot of the Explore tab.
What is the Explore tab in Aniimo?
It's the second tab in Aniimo management, next to Combat. It has a Climb, a Fly and a Swim slot. When you climb, fly or swim, the game brings in the Aniimo from that slot, even if it's in storage.
Which Aniimo breaks rocks in Aniimo?
Budclaw does. Its Tunnel breaks the rocks that block paths and hide chests. Shrubclaw, Geoclaw, Pebbling, Geodeback and Minespine have Tunnel too.
How do you burn vines in Aniimo?
Twine with Emberpup and use Aim to throw fireballs by hand. The fireballs burn vines off chests and cave entrances.
Which Aniimo do you need for the Lava Crystal puzzle?
You need Magmarex. Twine with it to smash the crystals.
Which Aniimo make you move faster?
The Aniimo with Hustle do: Emberpup, Flameruff, Scorchhowl, Inferlupa, Bonesky, Fenrier, Glynsera, Helion, Lunara, Baleetle and Waleetle. Fentuft and Fenmane rush forward with Scurry. Magmarex has Fast and Furious.
Sources: Game Rant, Game8, Sportskeeda, Mobalytics, allthings.how, aniimo.gg, the official Aniimo site and gamewith.ai.
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Start hereBest early catchesCatch Emberpup for the Grass-heavy early areas and Celestis to fly and climb. Skippy grows into a healer that swims. Budclaw tunnels and hits the break gauge.
TeamTier listFulmintis is the best DPS, Inferlupa the best Breaker, Somniwing the best Regen pick and Glacy the best healer. For support, pick Sparkelf or Luminelle.