Izila Tribe

The more advanced Izila live in the southern marshlands of Oros with fertile land ideal for farming. The tribe also has a firm grasp on everything fire. Their belief that they are superior to all other tribes leads them to enslave members of the Wenja and Udam. It is up to the Wenja to take the fight to the Izila and remove their leader before more of their tribe is taken. Their fire bomb is a devastating weapon which you gain late in the game.

Izila troops tend to have higher HP and damage than the Udam, requiring better weapons. This should be the case though as the story takes you to Izila territory later in the game when you are more powerful.

Archer

Role: Primal Assaulter

HP: High

Damage: Medium

Attack Frequency: Medium

Range: Medium/Long

Movement Speed: Medium

Special: -

Elite Characteristics: Breakable Helmet

Unlike the Udam, the Izila use women in their army, as the Archers and Hunters. Archers shoot from cover so bring them out of hiding by sending in your beast or tossing a bomb. Of course it is better to kill them quietly with a headshot or takedown before being detected. The Izila Archers have more HP than their Udam counterparts so they may take more to kill.

Hunter

Role: Stealth

HP: Medium

Damage: Medium

Attack Frequency: Medium

Range: Medium/Long

Movement Speed: Medium

Special: Fire Arrows

Elite Characteristics: Breakable Helmet

Hunters are similar to Archers except they shoot fire arrows and hide from their target. They are not as prevalent as Archers, stationed mostly at later locations. They do not light every arrow, shooting a few regular projectiles before igniting another. Watch out for their deadly attacks, breaking line of sight whenever possible. When up close, Hunters swing with their knives.

Chieftain

Role: Anti-Beast Tank

HP: Very High

Damage: Very High

Attack Frequency: Slow

Range: Melee

Movement Speed: Slow/Charge

Special: Elite only, Takedown requires Heavy Takedown skill

Elite Characteristics: Indestructible Helmet, Roar Charge, Fire Ground Strike

An elite-only troop, these guys are very similar to the Udam; they have a strong melee attack and are tough to kill. The Heavy Takedown skill is required to score a takedown. There is also a skill available for the Owl that allows it to eliminate a Chieftain. Make these guys an early priority, just after Elite Slingers and alarms. The stronger beasts, such as Bears or Tigers, are best against these foes; they beat down lesser animals with ease. This Izila carries a big, fire-lit torch that he slams against the ground for a devastating fire attack.

Scourge

Role: Area of Effect Unit

HP: High

Damage: High

Attack Frequency: Slow

Range: Medium/Melee

Movement Speed: Medium

Special: Fire Bomb

Elite Characteristics: Breakable Helmet

The Izila Scourge lobs fire bombs. This makes them a much bigger threat than their Udam equivalent, since there is not an easy way to counter the attack like the Antidote. Their bomb sets an area on fire with the ability to spread quickly. Navigate away from the area when you notice one incoming. Scourge may not be as large a threat as the Chieftain or Slinger, but they do pose a danger.

Slinger

Role: Primal Sniper

HP: Medium

Damage: Medium

Attack Frequency: Medium

Range: Long

Movement Speed: Slow

Special: -

Elite Characteristics: Breakable Helmet, Blow Horn (to call for reinforcements)

In its regular form, the Slinger poses a relatively minor danger. Their sling does cause decent damage from a long distance, but as long as you break line of sight, they cannot hurt you. Elite Slingers possess a blow horn though, giving them the ability to call in reinforcements whenever they detect an enemy. They are great targets for your Owl. Make these guys a high priority. Remember that alarms are just as dangerous and anyone can use them.

Spearman

Role: Melee/Range Hybrid

HP: High

Damage: High

Attack Frequency: Slow

Range: Melee/Medium

Movement Speed: Medium

Special: Charge with Spear

Elite Characteristics: Breakable Helmet

Izila Spearmen are fairly dangerous with high HP and damage, though their attacks are less frequent than others. They usually sit back and throw spears your way, but will charge in for a melee attack when given the chance. Elite Spearmen only differ in that they wear headgear that must be destroyed before you can get a headshot.

Warrior

Role: Melee Unit

HP: High

Damage: Medium

Attack Frequency: Fast

Range: Melee

Movement Speed: Fast

Special: Throw Shard

Elite Characteristics: Breakable Helmet, Ambush, Dodge

The Izila Warriors fight primarily at close range with their club, but they do throw a shard if you are not reachable. Their high HP makes them tough to pick off as they charge, so be ready to switch to your melee weapon. Elite Warriors are more advanced. Besides their breakable headgear, they attempt to ambush their target and dodge your attacks.

Roshani - Izila Commander

Roshani is a proud but paranoid Izila Commander. He leads an impressive Izila fortress that has never suffered any threats from rival tribes. Like many Izila, Roshani has prideful faith in the Izila’s place in the world. He’s led a sedentary life and has limited combat experience. He earned his command through charm and manipulation. He can easily talk his way out of troubles or into new opportunities.

Roshani has made enemies among the Izila over the years. He’s known as a man who puts himself before all else, including his own people. It’s a reputation that could catch up with him one day soon—and he knows it.

Batari - Izila Leader

Batari is the divine matriarch of the Izila tribe. Zealous, vindictive, and arrogant, she has ushered her people into a new age of agrarian prosperity with the harsh but benevolent hand of a spiritual leader. Batari has enjoyed the reverence of the Izila ever since she was born during a solar eclipse and deemed a descendant of the sun goddess, Suxli. The Izila people now venerate her as the “sun daughter,” a divine savior who will protect them from danger.

Like the Izila sun goddess, Batari presents herself as an icon of warmth, nourishment, and fertility. But beneath her warm exterior burns the heart of a prideful tyrant consumed by vanity and paranoia. She is obsessed with superiority—first over her fellow tribespeople, and second over the inhuman Wenja and Udam pests that populate other tribes.

Only one name haunts the Izila matriarch: Krati, the name of her beloved son. He betrayed Batari’s trust many years ago and sparked a revolt, forcing Batari to burn him alive for his crimes. She uses the myth of Krati the Destroyer to keep the Izila under her thumb, but deep down she fears her son will one day return to kill her.