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Desert Titan

CreatureBoss

  • Flying
  • Cannot be fed
  • Tamable
  • Breedable
  • Special Passive tame
  • Boss
Kill XP
0
Taming method
Special Passive
Diet
Cannot be fed
Desert Titan

Overview

The Desert Titan is a massive boss-class creature with a unique taming mechanic centered around purifying corrupted areas on its body. It features a special passive taming method that requires precision to avoid damaging the Titan directly, which reduces taming effectiveness. Once tamed, it provides an in-built Platform Saddle and can be controlled from a dedicated cockpit, making it ideal for aerial combat and transport operations over hostile terrain.

It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.

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Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level

StatBaseWild +/lvlTamed +/lvlWild growth
Health250000+0+0%0%
Stamina5000+0+0%0%
Torpidity0+0+0%
Oxygen150+0+0%0%
Food864+0+0%0%
Weight9000+0+0%0%
Melee damage100%+0%+0%0%
Movement speed100%+0%+0%0%

TamingOpen calculator

MethodSpecial Passive
Base torpor0+0 per level
Affinity needed10,000+0 per level
More about taming the Desert Titan

To bring a Desert Titan under your control, aim to eliminate the corruption spread across its form. Ensure you target only the corrupted spots to maintain taming effectiveness, as harming the Titan directly reduces it. Once tamed, Titans offer an in-built Platform Saddle, but they're maneuvered from a distinct cockpit. Remember, Titans are tamed for only a 24-hour period.

Taming the Desert Titan uses a Special Passive method, requiring players to eliminate corruption spots on its body without harming the Titan itself. Direct damage reduces taming effectiveness, so precision is key. The process lasts approximately 24 hours once successfully initiated. Use the calculator below for your settings.

Abilities

attack01 / 04

Bite / Tail Slap

Bite ahead or slap targets beside and behind you according to camera direction.

Controls
  • LMBoutside flock targeting mode

Base damage3,000

  1. Thatch168,750
  2. Wood75,000
  3. Stone38,250
  4. Metal18,750
  5. Tek7,500

Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.

Drops and interactions

Harvest yields by tool

Drops & harvest resources

Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.

SettingsHarvest body HP 5,000 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
ResourcePickHatchet
Hide~5040% · ~157 hits~7560% · ~125 hits
Raw Meat~7560% · ~157 hits~5040% · ~125 hits
Corrupted Nodule~86% · ~157 hits~108% · ~125 hits
Raw Prime Meat~910% · ~157 hits~3860% · ~125 hits

Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.

Killing a Desert Titan yields Desert Titan Trophy, Hide, Raw Meat, Corrupted Nodule, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet harvests the most Hide and Corrupted Nodule, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. Dino (Prime) is required for the highest yield of Raw Prime Meat.

Combat & abilities

Attacks and abilities

BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek

  • Bite / Tail Slap
    LMB

    Base damage3,000

    1. Thatch168,750
    2. Wood75,000
    3. Stone38,250
    4. Metal18,750
    5. Tek7,500
More abilities
  • Lightning Strike
    Hold RMB
  • Deploy / Recall Flocks
    Space
  • Direct Flocks
    C

Damage taken

ResistsWeak to

Weapons

  • Melee Dmg Metal Tek Sword-80%
  • Melee Torpidity None Metal Weapon-80%
  • Anti-creature damage-40%
  • Stone weapons-34%
  • Player melee-20%
  • Piercing projectiles+50%
  • Melee Dmg Metal Tek Sword Mek+160%

Explosives

  • Cannon-60%
  • Explosions-40%
  • Demolition explosives-15%
  • Explosion Tek Projectile Missile+200%
  • Explosion Demolition Siege+300%

Creatures

  • Creature attacks-50%
  • Creature melee-20%
  • Strong creature attacks-20%
  • Raid creature attacks+55%

Environment & other

  • Plant Species X-80%
  • Environmental damage-70%
  • Fire-60%

Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator

Combat notes

The Desert Titan has a +300% weakness to Explosion Demolition Siege damage, making it highly vulnerable to siege weaponry. It also takes +200% damage from Explosion TekProjectile Missile and +160% from Melee DmgMetal TekSword Mek. Conversely, it resists Melee DmgMetal TekSword and Melee Torpidity None MetalWeapon by -80%, as well as Ranged Turret Small DefensePlant and Instant damage. Focus on explosive siege tactics for maximum effectiveness.

ExperienceBase XP per kill: 0

Saddle crafting XP

Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server

Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Full XP calculator →

Tips

  • Target only the corrupted spots during taming to maintain effectiveness, as direct damage to the Titan reduces taming progress.
  • The tamed Desert Titan includes an in-built Platform Saddle, eliminating the need for separate saddle crafting.
  • It is controlled from a distinct cockpit interface, not standard rider controls.
  • It can be carried by Quetzal and Karkinos, enabling rapid deployment to distant zones.
  • Its +300% vulnerability to Explosion Demolition Siege makes it exceptionally weak against cannon-based defenses.

This page details the Desert Titan's taming, breeding, harvesting, combat stats, and utility. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.

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