> SNAIL
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The Snail buddy is a slow but persistent spiral-shelled companion. It leaves a trail of carefully reviewed code behind it, never rushing through a single line.
* Common rarity buddies have no hat. All other rarities get a random hat from 8 options.
| Rarity | Chance | Stat Floor | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 60% | 5 | ★ |
| Uncommon | 25% | 15 | ★★ |
| Rare | 10% | 25 | ★★★ |
| Epic | 4% | 35 | ★★★★ |
| Legendary | 1% | 50 | ★★★★★ |
* Rarity is determined by UUID, not by species. Any species can be any rarity.
The Snail buddy's peak stat is PATIENCE. The Snail is the epitome of persistence — slow but absolutely determined. A high Patience stat reflects the Snail's ability to keep going no matter how long the task takes. It's the perfect companion for marathon coding sessions and long-running deployments.
The Snail is ranked C-tier in community rankings, but 'weakest' is subjective. While it lacks the flashiness of Dragons or the utility of Debugging-focused species, the Snail has a devoted fanbase who appreciate its underdog charm. Its persistent, spiral-themed personality is uniquely endearing.
The Snail's ASCII art features a distinctive spiral shell and a small body with eye stalks. Its 3-frame animation shows the snail slowly inching forward, leaving a subtle trail. The spiral shell design is one of the most recognizable silhouettes among all 18 species.
* These FAQs are based on the Claude Code Buddy system mechanics.
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