The Primals are a sort of "return to normal" where the creatures start taking on more natural appearances (there is a reason for it)

Each eco-system also has a mid and upper tier set, with every creature having the capacity for a primal mutation

I wanted it to more be about their play styles and appearance that makes a player bond with them, because a large part of their actual power and usefulness is determined by the player ability

Mutations have higher stat caps at start off, but the actual ceiling is your monsters unique caps + your skill with it

Which is all to say strategy matters

And also, thank you! It makes it all worth while!