Grab Claws
Pick up an eligible creature in the Argentavis's claws and carry it while flying. Press again to release it. The beak has a separate grip for a smaller creature.
Controls
- RMB
X-Argentavis
CreatureVariant
- Spawns on
- 2 maps
- Abundance
- Rare
- Saddle
- Level 62
- Kill XP
- 7
- Taming method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
Superior Kibble
Overview
The X-Argentavis is a rare snow-dwelling variant of the Argentavis, sharing its massive size and carnivorous diet. It excels at reducing the weight of carried resources by 50%, making it ideal for hauling Metal, Stone, Crystal, Polymer, Obsidian, Black Pearl, and Metal Ingot. This weight reduction is especially valuable during long-distance resource transport. It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Karkinos, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis for rapid deployment across snowy biomes.
Players typically tame X-Argentavis to streamline metal and stone runs in cold regions while benefiting from its slightly increased melee damage.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 354.05 | +70.81 | +4.5% | |
| Stamina | 400 | +20 | +1.5% | |
| Torpidity | 600 | +36 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 2000 | +200 | +2% | |
| Weight | 400 | +8 | +1.1% | |
| Melee damage | 105% | +5.25% | +15% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
TamingOpen calculator
MethodKnockout
Base torpor600+36 per level
Affinity needed2,000+100 per level
Preferred kibbleSuperior Kibble
Superior Kibble- Taming time
- 42m 12s
- Effectiveness
- 98.7%
- Tamed level
- 224 from 150
Required narcotics (Superior Kibble ×11)None needed at these settings
More about taming the X-Argentavis
X-Argentavis must be knocked out before taming. Use a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, or Plant Species Y to immobilize it. Then sedate it with Tranq Arrows, Tranquilizer Darts, or Narcotics. Superior Kibble is the best taming food. Raw Mutton also works if kibble is unavailable. The process takes about 42 minutes and requires approximately 11 Superior Kibble at level 150 on Official settings. No Narcotics are needed for this taming. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Spawn zones
About spawn zones
X-Argentavis has recorded spawns on 2 maps: Genesis and Bjarnheim.
Weight reduction
50% weight reduction
50% weight reduction
50% weight reduction
50% weight reduction
50% weight reduction
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About weight reduction
The X-Argentavis reduces inventory weight by -50% for Metal, Stone, Crystal, Polymer, Obsidian, Black Pearl, and Metal Ingot. Pair it with a carrier like Quetzal to maintain this reduction during flight.
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 |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing an X-Argentavis yields Argentavis Talon, Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick is optimal for Raw Meat and Raw Prime Meat.
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
Base damage25
- Thatch55
- Wood30
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Grab ClawsRMB
- Grab BeakC
- Carrion RegenerationPassive
- Smithy Saddle
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Mining DrillImmune
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Projectiles+50%
- 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%
- Spike Wall+200%
HitboxesHead ×3
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
X-Argentavis takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective in defense. It is also highly vulnerable to instant damage effects and melee attacks that apply metal raid damage, taking +55% more. Conversely, it is highly resistant to mining drill harvesting and projectile impacts with melee modifiers, taking 50% less. Level Health and Melee Damage to maximize durability and output.
The head is a critical hit zone, taking 3× damage compared to other body parts. Focus attacks there to speed up knockouts.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 7
X-Argentavis kill XP
Base XP per kill: 7
Per kill
557 XP7 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 X-Argentavis has a passive ability called Carrion Regen, restoring 10 Health per second for 20 seconds when near carrion, up to 4 stacks.
- It takes +200% damage from spike walls, so avoid placing these near its pen.
- Its 50% weight reduction applies to high-tier resources like Polymer and Obsidian, making it excellent for Tek hub material transport.
- It can be carried by Quetzal, enabling fast aerial deployment to remote snow zones.
This page details the X-Argentavis's taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat capabilities. For precise planning, use the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on this site.
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