The closer to the head the tail chunk is, the lower the chance that chunk will be severed.

These sections can then be severed using attacks that deal 200 damage or more, however the probability of this depends on how far away the tail chunk was from the head. The Endworm's armored plates can be destroyed, leaving the flesh beneath exposed. It makes its presence known from afar with its constant roaring and obviously large signature on sonar screens. The Endworm spawns in the Abyss at great depths, or as the target of a Hunting Grounds Missions. The Endworm will then retreat and circle the submarine from afar before attacking again. Said blow will often violently push the submarine, causing subsequent damage from impact with cave walls.

Once the Endworm decides to attack the submarine proper, it will quickly beeline towards it from a considerable distance and random angle before delivering a catastrophic blow. The Endworm is extremely aggressive, to the point of mercilessly and rapidly slaughtering any living creature around itself before assaulting the submarine (or unlucky shuttle) itself. Its presence is often preluded by its constant monstrous roaring, which is often visible on a submarine's sonar due to its intensity. It is incredibly fast, aggressive, and durable enough to withstand nuclear ordinance, but still has certain vulnerabilities. The Endworm itself is a colossal behemoth, a serpent-like leviathan covered in an incredibly durable, stone-like armor shell. It is the second largest and most destructive creature in Europa's ocean. The Endworm is a titanic, worm-like creature, named after its ability to 'end' the lives of anybody who comes across it. Only 1 of the items marked with an asterisk * may drop at a time Armor Plates (see values in Defense section)

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