Start with the creature you want to keep
Choose the creature first, then look for a suitable lair. The official Malignus press kit documents nine lair types and describes taming some wild creatures as pets. Use that variety as a reason to check what suits your creature before committing room space to a build.
Use the Stone Golem’s cairn as a reference
In Mossbomb’s example, a Stone Golem is selected beside its cairn in the Stair Vault. That is one documented creature and lair pairing. Use the example to understand what a resident creature and its lair can look like together, then check the options your game offers for other creatures.
Decide whether you want a resident or a hunt target
A wild creature can represent a food source or a creature you want to keep. If your goal is a resident, check its tame action and the available lairs. If your immediate goal is food, a hunt is a different job. Decide what you want before assigning work around the same creature.
FAQ
How many lair types does Malignus document?
The developer’s press kit describes nine types.
What is one confirmed pairing?
Mossbomb shows a Stone Golem beside its cairn in the Stair Vault.
Does the Stone Golem example tell me what every creature needs?
It establishes one example. Check the lair choices for the creature you want to house.