The Glidopus is the second (or third if you've seen the night cycle beforehand) creature you will encounter in the Savanna Biome. They are floating squid-like creatures which produce electricity.
Description
Glidopus look like floating octopuses, showing three tentacles. They have huge, beedey eyes. When looking in the data section of the journal, it says glidopus have a hidden beak between their tentacles.
They can be located near water and around that area, especially near the Whistleroot, their favorite 'food'.
Appearance
Like the Wompit they are mostly just a giant head with limbs but are designed like squids that fly, having a beak hidden by their arms. They come in 3 different colors: Blue; Green - more powerful variant (Verdant Glidopus) - and finally grey with red eyes and spots, which is known as Elder Glidopus.
Taming
Glidopus can create eggs called Glidopus Egg
Attack Pattern
It attacks by charging at the player after a small delay. It's 'special' move has a longer distance, and a damaging aura during the effect. The electric attack is also narrower, and faster to charge. Sometimes they release seven consecutive electric attacks. During these combos it's easier to simply dodge the series instead of trying to land a hit between charges.
Attack Strategy
When a Glidopus uses its attack, run towards the end of the red bar where the Glidopus would end, so you can get some extra hits on it. Running from a Glidopus is difficult because they are generally fast and they can catch up to you with their electric charge attack.
When engaging approach one slowly so that it charges you, you can sidestep the first attack and start laying down hits of your own. After the first 2-3 hits, throw the stun wrench to interrupt the next attack, and deploy other projectiles. Be prepared to sidestep the next charge, as projectile-throwing sometimes cause delayed movement due to animation.
Types of Glidopus & Drops:
| Type | Appearance | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Glidopus Hatchling |  |
Glidopus Ink |
| Glidopus |  |
Glidopus Beak |
| Glidopus Matriarch |  |
Glidopus Beak |
| Verdant Glidopus |  |
Glidopus Beak |
| Verdant Glidopus Matriarch |  |
Glidopus Beak |
| Elder Glidopus |  |
Glidopus Beak |