Ferronix are said to be the inspiration for countless medieval weapons, most famously the morningstar. Just like its hand-wielded counterparts, Ferronix use their club-like tails to fend off any and all foes they might encounter.
There is a magnet in its brain that prevents an Ferronix from losing direction while tunneling. They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.