Hippogriff

Weight: 28

Diet: Pescavore

Body Type: Base Quadruped

Skin Type: Hair

Wing Type: Waterproof

Limbs: Talons, Hooves

Features: Rideable

Primary Talent: Flight

Secondary Talents: Stamina Talents

Hippogriffs are an advanced, versatile species to start with in Pony Origins.

Hippogriffs have the option of the unique Talent Waterborn, which gives them the origin of Hippogriff-Seapony, transforming between either species upon entering or leaving the water.

Gameplay Strategy

Hippogriffs function well in open areas, due to how flight works. Use it to scout out the area for everything you need, in particular, a place by the ocean for easy access to food. In addition, practice flying up out of danger, and being mindful to have a clear upward path to escape danger with. Avoid building single block-wide hallways, entrances, and low ceilings, as these will routinely cause you to smack your wings into them and fall at the worst possible times. As with all quadrupeds, keep one inventory slot clear to take advantage of the speed boost. Only equip a shield in the offhand when it's necessary. Hippogriffs are able to dive into the water to fish, and leave the water without consequence.

Notes and Lore Niblets

Hippogriffs come from a tall mountain island far south of Equestria. They are experts of the sea, as they live above and below the water. Their naval prowess is not to be underestimated, and their strength gives them a combat advantage over the flying pony species. However, hippogriffs are friendlier than other predator species, as they see Equestrians as their distant cousins, especially when they came to their rescue during the great war.