Oxylus

What the Precepts do

Scan Matter reveals resource containers and mineral deposits. Its range increases from 15 m at rank 0 to 60 m at rank 3, and it automatically breaks containers and collects resources every 3 seconds. Botanist automatically picks plants within range over time: at rank 0 it covers 20 m over 5 seconds, while rank 5 covers 50 m over 2 seconds. These are compatible Precepts, so equip the one whose effect you want.

Practical use and investment

Use Scan Matter when locating containers or mineral deposits is useful; ranking it expands the reveal radius, while its listed collection interval remains every 3 seconds. Use Botanist when automatic plant pickup is the goal; higher listed rank extends its range and shortens the time. Since these are separate Precepts, choose based on whether resource containers and deposits or plants are the priority.

Stats and alternatives

Oxylus has 560 health, 250 shields, and 80 armor. Its listed polarities are four Penjaga and one Vazarin. Wyrm is described as highly offensive with Crowd Dispersion and a laser rifle; Carrier has Ammo Case and a shotgun; Dethcube has Vaporize and a Deth Machine Rifle. Those descriptions point to combat or ammunition-oriented companion options, rather than Oxylus’s stated resource and plant uses.

Common mistakes

Do not assume the scanning and pickup effects are active without equipping their Precepts. Scan Matter’s 60 m reveal radius is its rank 3 value, and Botanist’s 50 m range and 2-second pickup time are its rank 5 values.

Limitations and tradeoffs

• Its stated utility centers on resource and plant gathering rather than the combat roles described for some alternatives.
• The listed maximum ranges require ranking the relevant Precept.