Checking account…
Rookey (Basic Form)
View this form in 3D
No.063

Rookey

DarkNova stageBREAK

Despite its imposing size, it is timid and gentle, always avoiding conflict. Whenever danger approaches, it curls up into a ball, but it always musters the courage to fight when its friends need protection.

Defending as Dark
Weak
Resists

Rookey's Homeland abilities

DarkLv 3

Dark Aniimo specialize in harvesting crops, cutting down plants, pickling, and drying items.

HaulingLv 3

Aniimo with the Hauling ability can pick up stockpiled produce from facilities and carry it to the Home storage.

Forms
StatsInteractive level & Potential projection
Total6,527
HP5,610
ATK210
P.DEF175
REGEN116
M.DEF122
BREAK294
HP0
ATK0
P.DEF0
REGEN0
M.DEF0
BREAK0
60
Level 1Level 60
Capability Awakening count / allowance0 / 120
Innate + Acquired ≤ 20 per stat
Starting Innate Potential · 0 total

Enter the six white Innate values from your Aniimo. The preview starts at zero on each axis; these are inputs, not this species’ catch values.

Field data

Trait · Mobility · Role · Size

Increases BREAK by 0–120. Gains 1 per 5 P.DEF.

DetectionMobility

Gives you a special detective vision that allows you to see metal objects and cloaked Aniimo nearby.

BREAKBase Magic Attack 90Height 1.38–2.92 mGender: GenderlessSleep period: NightWeight 59.99–328.27 kg
Behavioral naturesCheerfulGentleAloof

Where to find Rookey

Map loads as you scroll
Spawn regions4 exact spawnsOpen full map

Skills

6 total
Guardbreak SlamPhysicalComboPound

Jumps up and smashes down on the target to deal damage. Up to three consecutive smashes are allowed, and the third smash will stun the target for 1s.

Might45/45/50
EP cost15/15/15
Break150%
Cooldown1s
Bouncy SlingPhysicalRicochetWeakenCore skill

Charges up in place and launches itself forward, dealing damage to the target hit and increasing its BREAK damage taken by 15% for 15s. If other targets are nearby after the hit, it ricochets to them up to {4} times. It can also ricochet to allies.

Might55+6/Segment
EP cost20
Break150%
Cooldown1s
UpgradedRicochetWeaken

Charges up in place and launches itself forward, dealing damage in a 2.5-meter radius around the target hit and increasing its BREAK damage taken by 15% for 15s. If other targets are nearby after the hit, it ricochets to them up to {4} times. It can also ricochet to allies.

Might55+6/Segment
EP cost20
Break150%
Cooldown1s
Ballistic GuardPhysicalCounterEnhance

Turns into a ball and jumps high into the air, damaging targets at the landing point. Enters Ballistic Guard, increasing own damage reduction by 20% and greatly enhancing anti-interruption. When attacked, releases a shockwave around self that deals damage equal to 10 Might. Interval: No less than 0.2s.

Might52
EP cost20
Break150%
Cooldown1s
Guardbreak SmashPhysicalComboPound

Jumps up and smashes down on the target to deal damage. Up to three consecutive smashes are allowed, and the third smash will stun the target for 1s.

Might45/45/50
EP cost15/15/15
Break150%
Cooldown1s

Innate

ATKPhysicalMelee

(BREAK) Wields the power of darkness to attack targets at close range.

Might6
EP cost0
Break150%
Cooldown0.3s

Ultimate

Heavy SlamPhysicalBREAKPound

Makes its hands grow huge and smashes the ground, dealing damage to all targets nearby.

Might196
Ultimate cost100
Break150%
Cooldown8s

Rookey Forms

3 morphologies

Recommended build

From the game

Held item

BaseBREAK +10%
CoreEquipped Aniimo gain 0.7 additional BREAK per level.
LegendaryEpicRare

Same item in 3 quality tiers

Attributes to raise

  1. M.ATK
  2. P.DEF

Recommended attributes for Capability Awakening points. A Capafruit grants +1 Innate Potential to all six attributes, once per Aniimo. Potential guide

Ideal partners

Hexxin
No.021Hexxin

Pairs best in the field

Fragrancier
No.039Fragrancier

Pairs best in the field

Evolution & forms

Evolution paths
Pawney
No.062Pawney
NovaSee requirements for each form.
Rookey
No.063Rookey
NovaSee requirements for each form.

Evolve Helmut into Rookey

Like an unyielding shield, it stands to protect its fellows.

Basic Form

  • Aniimo level 45
  • Defeat the Opponent by dealing damage with Counter in Ballistic Guard
  • Learn passive talent Unwavering Rampart.
Materials needed

Alternative: 1 × Flux Crystal can replace 1 × Night Stone.

Snowfield Form

  • Aniimo level 45
  • Defeat the Opponent by dealing damage with Counter in Ballistic Guard
  • Snowy
  • Learn passive talent Unwavering Rampart.
Materials needed

Alternative: 1 × Flux Crystal can replace 1 × Night Stone.

Mountain Woods Form

  • Aniimo level 45
  • Defeat the Opponent by dealing damage with Counter in Ballistic Guard
  • Learn passive talent Unwavering Rampart.
Materials needed

Alternative: 1 × Flux Crystal can replace 1 × Night Stone.

Form changes

Choose your current form to see its available transformations and materials.

Rookey · Basic2 available transformations

Change form

You must already have caught the target form. Each target has its own item cost.

Rookey · Snowfield
Materials needed
Rookey · Snowfield2 available transformations

Change form

You must already have caught the target form. Each target has its own item cost.

Rookey · Basic
Materials needed
Rookey · Mountain Woods Form2 available transformations

Change form

You must already have caught the target form. Each target has its own item cost.

Rookey · Basic
Materials needed
Rookey · Snowfield
Materials needed

Resonance Training

7 stages · 21 levels

Resonance Training raises Rookey’s base stats permanently. Each stage holds a short ladder of training levels paid for in materials; clearing one needs an Aniimo level and a stage material. The last stage opens at level 65.

  1. 1
    Stage 1Open from the start
    Level 1ATK +10 · BREAK +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×20
  2. 2
    Stage 2Aniimo level 35ATK/BREAK/HP +2%Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×20Night Stone×2
    Level 1ATK +10 · BREAK +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×20
    Level 2P.DEF +5 · M.DEF +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×25
  3. 3
    Stage 3Aniimo level 35REGEN/P.DEF/M.DEF +2%Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×25Night Stone×4
    Level 1ATK +10 · BREAK +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×20
    Level 2P.DEF +5 · M.DEF +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×25
    Level 3HP +320 · REGEN +8Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×30
  4. 4
    Stage 4Aniimo level 40Counter Boost +20%Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×30Night Stone×6
    Level 1ATK +10 · BREAK +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×20
    Level 2P.DEF +5 · M.DEF +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×25
    Level 3HP +320 · REGEN +8Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×30
    Level 4P.DEF +5 · M.DEF +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×40
  5. 5
    Stage 5Aniimo level 50Capability Awakening Count +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×40Night Stone×8
    Level 1ATK +10 · BREAK +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×20
    Level 2P.DEF +5 · M.DEF +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×25
    Level 3HP +320 · REGEN +8Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×30
    Level 4P.DEF +5 · M.DEF +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×40
    Level 5ATK +10 · BREAK +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×50
  6. 6
    Stage 6Aniimo level 60Capability Awakening Count +8Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×50Night Stone×10Phenomena Crystal×1
    Level 1ATK +10 · BREAK +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×20
    Level 2P.DEF +5 · M.DEF +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×25
    Level 3HP +320 · REGEN +8Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×30
    Level 4P.DEF +5 · M.DEF +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×40
    Level 5ATK +10 · BREAK +5Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×50
    Level 6HP +320 · REGEN +8Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×60
  7. 7
    Stage 7Aniimo level 65Capability Awakening Count +10Breezy Plains Dewdrop Crystal×60Night Stone×10Phenomena Crystal×2
How Resonance Training works across every Aniimo
Aniilog discoveries

Field Notes

Research guide

Explore Rookey’s habits, encounters and hidden treasures.

Discovery

A Big Guy’s Game

+50 Research Points

Twine with Rookey, switch to ball form, and approach Helmut.

Gentle Giant

Despite its imposing size, Rookey is surprisingly gentle. Even when pushed around like a marble, it never gets angry.

Discovery

A Rookey in a snowball?

+50 Research Points

Melt a snowball and find the Rookey hiding inside

Snow Cocoon

To avoid being disturbed by Helmut, Rookey tucks itself into a snowball for a nap. Hidden and quiet.

Aniimo Research

6 topics · 180 points

Research banks points for Rookey as you play. 15 milestones across 6 topics are worth 180 topic points, and field notes and appearance sightings add 450 more toward the research level.

Research levels
480 points to Expert
  1. Level 1Beginner
    2 accessory slots total
    110 total+110
  2. Level 2Adept
    3 accessory slots total
    190 total+80
  3. Level 3Veteran
    4 accessory slots total
    310 total+120
  4. Level 4Expert
    5 accessory slots total
    480 total+170
Topics
· 15 milestones

Use Skills

  • ×10+10
  • ×20+10
  • ×40+10
  • ×80+10

Core Skills Used

  • ×5+10
  • ×10+10
  • ×20+10
  • ×40+10

Use Ultimate

  • ×2+10
  • ×5+10
  • ×10+10
  • ×20+10

Appearance collection rewards

Interactions
  • Tap belly
  • Tap hand or foot
  • Tap head
  • Drop after picking up
  • Pick up
  • Hold belly
  • Hold hand or foot
  • Hold head
  • Rapid rotation
  • Idle
  • Petting
  • Repeated taps on belly
  • Repeated taps on hand or foot
  • Repeated taps on head
  • Rotate