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  • You will design and implement player combat and prototypes, emphasizing enemy creation from concept to polished opponent.
  • You will collaborate with the animation team to deliver grounded, realistic combat that is readable and satisfying.
  • You will build and maintain enemy AI using State Trees and script balanced combat encounters.

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