Aprica

Aprica are large enemies in Xenoblade Chronicles X under the Theroid classification. They resemble both trees and moose and are known for their high health relative to their level.

Description
''Majestic creatures that live on meager diets of grass and water, which are supplemented by absorbing ether from the atmosphere with their antlers, as well as taking photosynthetic energy from their plant symbionts. Infants lack plants of their own, however, requiring the parents to part with a portion of theirs.''

''During the day, aprica rest in sunny spots to aid photosynthesis. When night falls, they assemble in small groups for safety, rotating turns on guard duty to ensure the herd sleeps unharmed. Social bonds are strong among them, and they have even been known to conduct funerals in which the horn of the deceased is cast into a lake or river during a full moon—after which the herd collectively drinks from the water.''

In combat
Typically, Aprica are tame and will not attack unless someone attacks them. They are typically only active during the day (although the ones in Oblivia are also active during the night).

Like most moose, aprica will use their antlers and stomping abilities to deal with the BLADEs attacking them. Unlike moose, however, aprica also have the ability to generate Ether: they can Scream to inflict Ether Res Down on enemies, and then use Ether Field or Ether Laser to finish off any attackers.

Additionally, the Aprica Sviatoslav, the Reproachful have the ability to Reflect Ether attacks, so caution must be taken against that enemy specifically.

In general, Aprica, like most Theroids, are weak to ether and thermal attacks, usually taking 25% more damage from ether attacks and 50% more damage from thermal attacks.

Variations
Aprica come in two variations depending on their color.


 * Evergreen Aprica have a green tint with green plants on their backs. They drop Evergreen Aprica Antlers when their antlers are broken. These are found in Primordia and Sylvalum.
 * Redwood Aprica are comparatively more yellow, with drier looking plants on their backs. They drop Redwood Aprica Antlers when their antlers are broken. These are found in Oblivia.

In general, all Aprica drop these items:
 * Aprica Back Moss from their back.
 * Fine Aprica Wood from the exposed back that shows after their back is destroyed.
 * from the main body.
 * from the main body.