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Controls
- C
Megalosaurus
CreatureDMG
- Spawns on
- 19 maps
- Abundance
- Very common
- Saddle
- Level 57
- Kill XP
- 25
- Taming method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
Superior Kibble
Overview
The Megalosaurus is a carnivore with a damage-focused role. It excels at carrying smaller creatures into battle, making it a mobile predator platform. It can airlift smaller mounts such as Achatina, Araneo, Archaeopteryx, and Armadoggo in its claws. This ability allows for strategic deployment of support creatures behind enemy lines.
It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, enabling underwater transport and ambush tactics. Players typically tame it to combine its combat strength with utility cargo hauling in raids or exploration.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 1025 | +205 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 300 | +30 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 775 | +46.5 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 2000 | +200 | +2% | |
| Weight | 300 | +6 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
TamingOpen calculator
MethodKnockout
Base torpor775+46.5 per level
Affinity needed3,450+150 per level
Preferred kibbleSuperior Kibble
Superior Kibble- Taming time
- 1h 50m 10s
- Effectiveness
- 98.0%
- Tamed level
- 223 from 150
Required narcotics (Superior Kibble ×17)
13Narcotics
56Narcoberries
7Bio Toxin
23Ascerbic Mushrooms
More about taming the Megalosaurus
Megalosaurus must be knocked out before taming. Use a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Large Bear Trap to immobilize it. Tranq Arrows from a Bow or Crossbow work well for sedation, as do Tranquilizer Darts from a Longneck Rifle.
The best food is Superior Kibble. Raw Mutton also works if kibble is unavailable. The tame takes about 17 Superior Kibble and 110 minutes. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Spawn zones
About spawn zones
Megalosaurus has recorded spawns on 22 maps: The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, Extinction, Astraeos and 16 more. On The Island, Megalosaurus spawns only in caves: Central Cave, Lava Cave, North East Cave, South Cave, Tek Cave and 1 more. On Scorched Earth, Megalosaurus spawns only in caves: Grave of the Tyrants. On Astraeos, Megalosaurus spawns only in caves: Forgotten Temple, Megalo Cave, Cave 116 and Cave 150.
Drops and interactions
Harvest yields by tool
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 360 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Hide | ~1540% · ~12 hits | ~2260% · ~9 hits |
 Raw Meat | ~1760% · ~12 hits | ~1140% · ~9 hits |
 Raw Prime Meat | ~13% · ~12 hits | ~02% · ~9 hits |
 Keratin | ~12% · ~12 hits | ~13% · ~9 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Megalosaurus yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, and Keratin. The Hatchet yields the most Hide and Keratin, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat and Raw Prime Meat.
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
night
Base damage94
- Thatch517
- Wood282
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
day
Base damage75
- Thatch412.5
- Wood225
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Grab / ReleaseRMB
Grab chomp - rider
Base damage1
- Thatch5.5
- Wood3
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Grab chomp - night, AI
Base damage13
- Thatch71.5
- Wood39
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Grab chomp - day, AI
Base damage10
- Thatch55
- Wood30
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- RoarC
- Shake PreyLMB
- Sleep / WakeHold E
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+200%
HitboxesHead ×3
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
Megalosaurus has a critical weakness to spike walls, taking +200% more damage. It also takes +120% more damage from instant melee sources like the Electric Prod. Conversely, it is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest and ranged turret fire, taking -50% damage from those sources. Level Health and Melee Damage for combat viability.
The Megalosaurus has a head hitbox multiplier of 3x, meaning head shots deal triple damage. This makes the head the optimal target for efficient knockout taming.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 25
Megalosaurus kill XP
Base XP per kill: 25
Per kill
1,988 XP25 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 Megalosaurus takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making it vulnerable in static defenses.
- It can carry creatures like Achatina and Araneo in its claws, enabling mobile support strategies.
- It is highly resistant to ranged turrets and Mining Drill Harvest, surviving longer in automated kill zones.
- It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, allowing for underwater transport and ambush tactics.
This page details the Megalosaurus's stats, taming requirements, breeding conditions, harvest yields, and combat modifiers. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.
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