Taxonomic Amber
Kincher
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Main Ecosystem(s)	All Regions
Attack type	Pierce & Electric

This kitin hunter is recognizable by its huge mandibles and small abdomen and dorsal excrescence. The kincher precedes other kitins into unknown territory to pinpoint precious resources. Munches and analyzes everything in its path, selecting and marking the best materials. This kitin fighter occurs all over Atys.

Main Details

• Naturally Immune to Acid magic, Slow Movement, Slow Attack and Stun.
• Highly resistant to Rot Magic.
• Partially resistant to all other forms of elemental magic.
• Can discharge electricity when attacked.

Anomaly.

The electric attack unleashed by kinchers can be countered with Melee Protection Aura.

Valued Resources

Kinchers, when killed, can be quartered for:

• Mandibles
• Secretion
• Shells
• Stings
• Tails

Exceptional Specimens

Chaghan

• Level: 210
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Excellent
• Location: Bounty Beaches

Cherkin leading a pack of Kipucka into combat.

Cherkin

This named kincher can be found in Dunes of Exile, where it preys on the unwary. Its build and appearance does not differ much from the other specimen of kincher to be found in the Desert. It is most feared by the many diggers in the immediate area of Dyron.

• Level: 210
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Excellent
• Location: Dunes of Exile

Daï-den

• Level: 260
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Excellent
• Location: Void

Death Kincher

• Level: 160
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Choice
• Location: Fount

Demolisher Kincher

• Level: 160
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Choice
• Location: Haven of Purity

Destroyer Kincher

• Level: 210
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Choice
• Location: Hidden Source

Gerder

• Level: 260
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Excellent
• Location: Lagoons of Loria

Kincherkan

• Level: 170
• Type: Boss
• Grade of Materials: Supreme
• Location: Fount

Kinitch

• Level: 210
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Excellent
• Location: Heretic's Hovel

The Matis Exterminator

Matis Exterminator

The Matis Exterminator is a powerful level 280 kincher, which can be found in the Upper Bog, Verdant Heights. It can only be seen during kitin invasions. When killed the Matis Exterminator drops a special token which can be used to earn a Matis Guardian title. In addition to the token, it can also be quartered for Supreme grade, q250 materials.

• Level: 280
• Type: Boss
• Grade of Materials: Supreme
• Location: Upper Bog

Rippa (Abyss of Ichor)

One of three kinchers sharing the same name wandering the depths of Atys.

• Level: 260
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Excellent
• Location: Abyss of Ichor

Rippa (Forbidden Depths)

One of three kinchers sharing the same name wandering the depths of Atys.

• Level: 260
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Excellent
• Location: Forbidden Depths, Wastelands

Rippa, rearing to attack.

Rippa (Land of Continuity)

One of three kinchers sharing the same name wandering the depths of Atys.

• Level: 260
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Excellent
• Location: Land of Continuity, Wastelands

Slayer Kincher (Sawdust Mines)

• Level: 160
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Choice
• Location: Sawdust Mines

Slayer Kincher (Dunes of Exile)

• Level: 210
• Type: Named
• Grade of Materials: Choice
• Location: Dunes of Exile

Hierarchy of Species

Level	Name
248	Great Kincher
238	Killer Kincher
228	Lacerating Kincher
218	Gruesome Kincher
199	Awesome Kincher
189	Mighty Kincher
179	Incensed Kincher
169	Nettled Kincher
157	Hungry Kincher
147	Veteran Kincher
136	Master Kincher
126	Dreaded Kincher

Other Information

Unlike most other animals and kitin, kinchers can spot enemies from 30 meters away, making them harder to sneak past than other aggressive creatures.