Bite
Bite a target in front of you.
Controls
- LMB
Base damage60
- Thatch75
- Wood75
- Stone11.3
- Metal-
- Tek-
Dunkleosteus
CreatureFarmer
- Spawns on
- 19 maps
- Abundance
- Rare
- Saddle
- Level 44
- Kill XP
- 12
- Taming method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
Superior Kibble
Overview
The Dunkleosteus is a large carnivorous fish tamed for its exceptional resource gathering and weight reduction abilities. It reduces the weight of several key resources, making it ideal for underwater mining and transport. Players typically tame it to harvest valuable materials like Oil and Metal efficiently while reducing inventory load. Its weight reduction applies to Crystal, Obsidian, and Black Pearl, enhancing its value in deep-sea operations.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 710 | +142 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 200 | +20 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 1150 | +69 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | - | |
| Food | 2000 | +200 | +2% | |
| Weight | 910 | +18.2 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
TamingOpen calculator
MethodKnockout
Base torpor1,150+69 per level
Affinity needed1,300+60 per level
Preferred kibbleSuperior Kibble
Superior Kibble- Taming time
- 40m 14s
- Effectiveness
- 98.6%
- Tamed level
- 223 from 150
Required narcotics (Superior Kibble ×7)None needed at these settings
More about taming the Dunkleosteus
Tame a Dunkleosteus using the knockout method. Superior Kibble is the best food, providing the fastest taming effectiveness. Raw Mutton also works well if kibble is unavailable. Use Tranq Arrows from a Bow or Crossbow, or a Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Darts to sedate it. The process takes about 40 minutes and requires no Narcotics. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Spawn zones
About spawn zones
Dunkleosteus has recorded spawns on 20 maps: The Island, The Center, Astraeos, Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis Ocean and 14 more. On The Island, Dunkleosteus also spawns in caves: The Caverns of Lost Hope. On Astraeos, Dunkleosteus also spawns in caves: Coral Depths, Sunken Caverns, Sunken Temple and Underwater Cave 2.
Weight reduction
50% weight reduction
50% weight reduction
50% weight reduction
50% weight reduction
75% weight reduction
50% weight reduction
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About weight reduction
The Dunkleosteus reduces weight by -50% for Oil, Metal, Stone, Crystal, and Black Pearl, and by -75% for Obsidian. Pair it with a carrier like Quetzal to maintain these reductions during aerial transport.
Drops and interactions
Harvest yields by tool
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 750 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
Raw Fish Meat~38100% · ~24 hits
Chitin~38100% · ~24 hits
Raw Prime Fish Meat~00% · ~24 hits
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Dunkleosteus yields Raw Fish Meat, Chitin, and Raw Prime Fish Meat. The Mining Drill extracts the most Raw Fish Meat from the corpse.
Gathering abilitiesHarvest guide
More gathering abilities
About gathering
While ridden, the Dunkleosteus gathers a wide range of resources through its attack, including Blue Gem, Cementing Paste, Condensed Gas, Crystal, Electronics, Element Dust, Element Ore, Flint, Fragmented Green Gem, Green Gem, Metal, Obsidian, Oil, Organic Polymer, Rare Mushroom, and Sand. It excels at harvesting multiple high-tier resources in one location, especially in deep ocean biomes.
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
Base damage60
- Thatch75
- Wood75
- Stone11.3
- Metal-
- Tek-
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Mining DrillImmune
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Demolition explosives+50%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Herbivore attacks-40%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
- Raid creature attacks+55%
Environment & other
- Engine-60%
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-40%
- Spike Wall+400%
HitboxesHead ×1.5
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
Dunkleosteus takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making it highly vulnerable in defensive setups. It is also weak to explosions and melee attacks from metal weapons. Conversely, it is fully immune to damage from Mining Drill harvesting and has strong resistance to engine-based and ranged turret attacks. Focus on spike wall traps for effective defense.
The head is the most vulnerable hitbox zone, taking 1.5× damage. Target the head for faster knockouts during taming or combat.
Can break Thatch, Stone, and Wood structures. Build at least in Metal to resist its attacks.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 12
Dunkleosteus kill XP
Base XP per kill: 12
Per kill
954 XP12 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Tips
The Dunkleosteus harvests nine times the normal amount of Blue Gem and Oil per attack. It reduces the weight of Obsidian by -75%, the highest reduction among all resources. Its attack gathers from categories including gems, metal, oil, and polymer, making it one of the most versatile underwater gatherers. It is highly vulnerable to spike walls, so avoid placing it near such defenses when used in combat.
This page details the Dunkleosteus's stats, taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat capabilities. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for precise planning and deployment.
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