Aniimo Anilog Guide: Every Creature in the In-Game Dex

Building your Aniimo dex is the core adventure in Aniimo, the upcoming next-gen open-world creature-catching ARPG from Pawprint Studio. As a Pathfinder exploring the vast continent of Idyll, your journey revolves around discovering, bonding with, and recording magical creatures into your comprehensive Aniimo dex. Unlike traditional turn-based catchers, Aniimo real-time combat and the unique “Twine” bonding system completely change how you interact with wildlife. The community often shortens the compendium to the Anilog — you will also see it spelled Aniilog, while the official site brands it the Aniimo Index; this guide uses all three names interchangeably. The official Index has now published the launch roster with elements, roles, base stats, and skill sheets for every entry, and this guide rounds up how the dex works, every confirmed creature, and the bonding mechanics ahead of the September 16, 2026 launch.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Note: Aniimo’s closed beta tests have concluded ahead of its confirmed September 16, 2026 PC and console launch (mobile follows September 23). Specific stats, exact creature rosters, and evolution mechanics are subject to change as development continues.

What Is the Anilog? Aniilog, Aniimo Index, and the Dex Explained

Search “aniimo anilog” and you are looking for the same thing as everyone searching “aniimo dex” — the collection log that records every creature you discover and bond with. The name has settled into three spellings across the community, and they all mean the same system:

Name	Where you will see it
Anilog	Community videos and most player discussions
Aniilog	Fan wikis and databases (two i)
Aniimo Index / Encyclopedia	The official branding on wiki.aniimo.com

Two things are worth clearing up. First, the Anilog is not a separate app — it lives inside the game, and there is no official companion app on any store. Second, dex entries track more than a checklist: form-variant collection progress and completion bonuses are recorded per entry, so finishing an Aniilog page (for example collecting every known Nimbi form) rewards you beyond the catch itself.

How the Twine System Shapes the Aniimo Dex

In Aniimo, your dex is not just a static encyclopedia—it is a reflection of your active, real-time bonds with the creatures you encounter. The central mechanic that sets this game apart is the “Twine” system. Instead of simply weakening a creature and throwing an item at it, Pathfinders forge a deep bond with the magical beasts of Idyll.

Once a creature is added to your Aniimo dex through the Twine system, you can do far more than just observe it from a menu. Based on official gameplay reveals, the Twine system allows you to literally see through the eyes of your bonded creatures and wield their unique abilities in fast-paced, real-time action combat. This means completing your Aniimo dex isn’t just about catching them all; it’s about strategically building a versatile roster of physical and elemental abilities that you can deploy in the field. How exactly the dex UI tracks these bond levels and ability unlocks remains to be seen, but it is expected to be a deeply integrated progression system.

Confirmed Creatures in the Aniimo Index

The era of guessing from trailers is over — the official Aniimo Index now publishes all 94 launch entries (No.001 through No.093 plus two teaser slots) with confirmed elements, roles, base stats, habitats, and full skill sheets. A few highlights from the roster:

Creature	Official No.	Element / Role
Emberpup	001	Fire / DPS
Irisal	012	Grass / DPS
Helmut	062	Dark / Breaker
Nimbi	018	Wind / Support

Every entry — from No.001 to the two unrevealed teaser slots — has a profile in our full Aniimo creatures list, and the first event legendary, Irisalis, already has a dedicated page. Some Aniimo also appear in alternate forms (such as Nimbi’s Cloudmist Form) — see the Aniimo forms guide.

Exploring the diverse biomes of Idyll will be key to finding these creatures. Some Aniimo are highly territorial, guarding specific dungeons or open-world bosses, while others roam in packs across the plains.

Tracking and Completing Your Aniimo Dex

Completing an Aniimo dex in a massive open-world ARPG requires a different approach than older games in the genre. Because Aniimo features real-time combat and no random encounters, compiling your dex will rely heavily on exploration, stealth, and environmental awareness.

Based on developer showcases, here is how Pathfinders will likely track and capture new entries:

Gameplay Mechanic	Expected Impact on the Aniimo Dex
Open-World Spawns	Creatures appear naturally in the world; Dex completion relies on biome exploration.
Real-Time Engagement	You must actively fight, dodge, and bond with creatures in action combat rather than menu navigation.
Twine Bonding	Catching is tied to building a connection during or after combat, adding a unique capture mini-game or mechanic.
Fantasy Quests & Co-op	Some rare Aniimo dex entries may require multiplayer coordination to discover or defeat.

As you travel through Idyll, expect to use your already-bonded Aniimo to traverse the environment—such as flying or swimming—which will open up previously isolated areas containing rare dex entries.

Evolution and Progression in the Aniimo Dex

A staple of any creature-catching game is evolution, and the official Index now publishes the evolution tree for every creature in your dex. Leveling is tied to active combat rather than passive turn-based battles, and several lines branch — Nimbi, for example, splits into Dreaple or Turbo at its final stage.

Instead of gaining experience through passive turn-based battles, your Aniimo dex entries will likely evolve by participating in real-time combos, using their specific elemental abilities, and surviving open-world encounters. It is highly anticipated that certain creatures will have branching evolution paths, hidden requirements, or specific items needed to trigger their next stage. Because the game incorporates fantasy quests and co-op multiplayer, some evolutions may even require trading or participating in special world events with other Pathfinders.

As we get closer to the full 2026 release, Pawprint Studio is expected to reveal exactly how the evolution trees function, how stats scale, and what the maximum level cap will be for your Twine-bonded companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Aniimo dex?

The Aniimo dex is the in-game compendium where Pathfinders record the magical creatures they encounter and bond with on the continent of Idyll. It tracks your collected creatures, their abilities, and your bond levels through the Twine system.

What is the Anilog (Aniilog) in Aniimo?

The Anilog is the player nickname for the in-game creature compendium — the same system this guide calls the Aniimo dex. You will also see it spelled Aniilog (with two i) on fan wikis, and the official site calls it the Aniimo Index. All three names refer to the same collection log.

Is Anilog a separate Aniimo app?

No. The Anilog is not an app — it is the in-game compendium inside Aniimo itself. There is no official companion app; the official channels are the game, the aniimo.com website, and the official wiki at wiki.aniimo.com.

How many creatures will be in the Aniimo dex at launch?

The official Aniimo Index currently lists 94 creatures (No.001–No.093 plus two teaser entries) ahead of the September 16, 2026 launch, and the roster is expected to keep growing after release. Our creatures list tracks every confirmed entry.

How does capturing creatures work in Aniimo?

Capturing relies on the Twine system, which involves forging a bond with a creature rather than just throwing an item at it. You will engage creatures in real-time action combat and utilize mechanics that allow you to wield their abilities and see through their eyes.

Which creatures have been confirmed for Aniimo so far?

The official Aniimo Index has published 94 creatures with elements, roles, stats, and skill sheets — from Helmut and Eko to the full No.001–093 lineup. Every one of them has a profile in our creatures list; values can still shift before launch.

Does Aniimo feature traditional evolutions for its creatures?

Yes, creatures in Aniimo are expected to have evolution lines and progression systems. While specific methods are TBA, evolutions will likely be tied to real-time combat experience, bond levels, and potentially special open-world events.

Is Aniimo a multiplayer game?

Yes, Aniimo features co-op and multiplayer fantasy quests. You can explore the open world, engage in real-time combat, and complete your Aniimo dex alongside other Pathfinders. Crossplay across PC, console, and mobile is confirmed — the full picture is in the crossplay guide.