Bite
Bite a target, dealing damage that is less affected by armor.
Controls
- LMB
Base damage50
- Thatch275
- Wood150
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Helicoprion
CreatureWater
- Spawns on
- 20 maps
- Abundance
- Very rare
- Kill XP
- 8
- Taming method
- Passive
- Diet
- Carnivore
Overview
The Helicoprion is a water-dwelling carnivore known for its unique weight-reduction abilities. It reduces the weight of several key resources by -50%, including Metal, Stone, and Crystal. This makes it highly effective for underwater resource transport and deep-sea base hauling operations.
It can carry smaller mounts such as Ankylosaurus or Castoroides in its claws.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 1300 | +260 | +4.5% | |
| Stamina | 500 | +50 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 800 | +48 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 0 | +0 | - | |
| Food | 2000 | +200 | +2% | |
| Weight | 500 | +12.5 | +1.1% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% | |
| Crafting speed | -100% | +-1% | - |
TamingOpen calculator
MethodPassive
Base torpor800+48 per level
Affinity needed3,000+35 per level
- Taming time
- 4m 30s
- Effectiveness
- 98.9%
- Tamed level
- 224 from 150
More about taming the Helicoprion
Helicoprion uses passive taming and does not require knockout. Feed it Little Ratfish Treats! to complete the process. About 10 Little Ratfish Treats! are needed. The tame time is around 5 minutes with no Narcotics needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Spawn zones
About spawn zones
Helicoprion has recorded spawns on 21 maps: The Island, The Center, Astraeos, Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis Ocean and 15 more. On The Island, Helicoprion also spawns in caves: The Caverns of Lost Faith and The Caverns of Lost Hope. On Astraeos, Helicoprion also spawns in caves: Coral Depths, Sunken Caverns, Sunken Temple and Underwater Cave 2.
Weight reduction
50% weight reduction
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About weight reduction
Reduces inventory weight by -50% for Metal, Stone, Crystal, Polymer, Obsidian, Black Pearl, Metal Ingot, Ammonite Bile, Raw Fish Meat, Silica Pearls, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Tusoteuthis Tentacle, and Alpha Tusoteuthis Eye. Pair with a flying carrier to maintain mobility while hauling.
Drops and interactions
Harvest yields by tool
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 520 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
Raw Fish Meat~2593% · ~17 hits
Raw Prime Fish Meat~00% · ~17 hits
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Helicoprion yields Raw Fish Meat and Raw Prime Fish Meat. The Dino (Fish Harvest) tool yields the most Raw Fish Meat, while the Sickle provides the highest quantity of Raw Prime Fish Meat.
Gathering abilitiesHarvest guide
More gathering abilities
About gathering
While ridden, Helicoprion gathers resources using its BuckFeedResponse attack within a 5m range. It harvests berries, fiber, mushrooms, rare flowers, sap, seeds, and wood. Each resource is gathered at a 10× multiplier, except Cactus Sap and Fiber which yield 8×. This makes it exceptionally efficient for rapid plant-based resource farming.
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
Base damage50
- Thatch275
- Wood150
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Tail WhipRMB
Base damage70
- Thatch385
- Wood210
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Wild taming anim 1
Base damage2,000
- Thatch11,000
- Wood6,000
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Wild taming anim 2
Base damage2,000
- Thatch11,000
- Wood6,000
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Bite180
Base damage50
- Thatch275
- Wood150
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Convert Item to Blueprint
- Smithy Crafting
- Surface SwimmingC
- BreachSpace
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
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-30%
- Spike Wall+400%
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
Helicoprion has a strong vulnerability to spike walls, taking +400% more damage. It also takes +120% more damage from instant-damage sources. Conversely, it is fully immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage. Avoid spike-wall defenses when attacking with this creature.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 8
Helicoprion kill XP
Base XP per kill: 8
Per kill
636 XP8 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 BuckFeedResponse attack gathers most plant resources at a 10× multiplier, making it ideal for rapid base supply runs.
- It reduces weight by -50% on high-value resources like Black Pearl and Silica Pearls, ideal for deep-ocean pearl farming.
- It can be used to carry smaller mounts in its claws, enabling mobile underwater operations.
- When fighting structures, focus on Thatch and Wood tiers only, as higher tiers cannot be damaged.
This page details the Helicoprion's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest capabilities, and combat data. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for precise planning and deployment.
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