The Hammerhead (Panoplia hammerhead, "armored hammerhead") is a 1,000 HP armored herbivore that paradoxically behaves aggressively, ramming and biting anything that enters its territory. Found in the Shallows at 0–50m depth, it herds with other Hammerheads and is a significant early-game threat. Primary attacks combine a 15-damage ram with a 15-damage bite. Bioscanning the Hammerhead unlocks the Homing Sense passive biomod (HUD ping near powered bases).
Where to Find
Stats
| HP | 1000 |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panoplia hammerhead |
Notes
Attacks: 15 ram damage + 15 bite damage. Herd behavior — aggro one, aggro all nearby. Biomod unlock: Bioscanning Hammerhead (with Bioscanner) + Surge Jelly → Homing Sense passive (HUD ping near powered bases).
Strategy:
- Hammerheads herd in the Shallows east of the Lifepod — be aware when gathering Silver or Copper in that area.
- Use the [wakemaker] to maintain separation; they are territorial, not pursuit-relentless.
- The Dash biomod gives enough burst speed to escape the initial charge.
