Desert Skate

The Desert Skate is a feral creature that resides in Grineer Settlements.

These skates can burrow freely through the sandy ground of the settlements, surfacing to attack and swarming players in groups. They are able to fling bolt-like projectiles from their tails when buried underground.

Skates are generally hostile toward both the Grineer and the Tenno, so skirmishes between Grineer troops and Skates can often be observed.

The Skate seem to be heavily armored on the back, but has a soft and vulnerable underbelly. It is best to attack when they flip up when resurfacing and expose their weakness.

Since they are hostile towards all factions, they can alert the whole level even if the enemies have not spotted the player, making stealth runs impossible to achieve. Also, they are not considered as targets in Exterminate missions.

Trivia

 * Desert Skates are the first natural wildlife to be added to the game.