Battle pal

Add a new type of Niwit similar to villagers, but instead of trading, they specialize in protecting the player. To earn their trust, the player must offer an item or a sequence of items. Once trust is gained, the Niwit — called the Battle Pal — will follow and defend the player. Battle Pals spawn in small Niwit outposts located in deserts or badlands. They are slightly taller and bulkier than a normal Niwit and carry a wooden shield shaped in the Niwit style. Their shield can block projectiles to protect both themselves and the player (if technically possible). As loyal as they are, Battle Pals still have limits. After fighting about 20 enemies, their stamina drops, causing slower attacks and less precise blocking. The player must feed the Pal to restore its stamina before it becomes too exhausted to move. Note: – Battle Pals have the same number of hearts as the player. – If attacked without their shield raised, they take damage like wolves and need food to heal.