Bite
Bite a target in front of you.
Controls
- LMB
Base damage30
- Thatch165
- Wood90
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Aberrant Anglerfish
CreatureVariant
- Spawns on
- 10 maps
- Abundance
- Common
- Kill XP
- 8
- Taming method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
Regular Kibble
Overview
The Aberrant Anglerfish is a carnivorous aquatic creature variant found in underwater zones. It emits a unique bioluminescent glow that aids in navigating dark environments. This dino is primarily tamed for its ability to gather high-value resources like Black Pearl and Silica Pearls efficiently while underwater. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
It is highly effective in pearl farming due to its specialized harvesting mechanics. Players often use it in coordinated underwater expeditions where resource yield and mobility are critical.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 432 | +86.4 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 240 | +24 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 900 | +54 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | - | |
| Food | 1500 | +150 | +2% | |
| Weight | 350 | +7 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 106% | +5.3% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodKnockout
Base torpor900+54 per level
Affinity needed1,800+90 per level
Preferred kibbleRegular Kibble
Regular Kibble- Taming time
- 51m 9s
- Effectiveness
- 98.5%
- Tamed level
- 223 from 150
Required narcotics (Regular Kibble ×10)
203Narcotics
635Narcoberries
102Bio Toxin
560Ascerbic Mushrooms
More about taming the Aberrant Anglerfish
Taming requires a knockout method using sedation. The best food is Regular Kibble, which provides the fastest taming effectiveness. Raw Mutton also works well if kibble is unavailable. Use a Bow with Tranq Arrows or a Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Darts for efficient sedation. Expect to use around 201 Narcotics. The full tame takes about 51 minutes. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Aberrant Anglerfish has recorded spawns on 10 maps: Aberration, Valguero, Forglar, Forglar Part II, Insaluna, Lost City and 4 more.
Weight reduction
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 550 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 AnglerGel | ~3440% · ~18 hits | ~5160% · ~14 hits |
 Raw Fish Meat | ~2560% · ~18 hits | ~1740% · ~14 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing the Aberrant Anglerfish yields AnglerGel and Raw Fish Meat. The Hatchet yields the most AnglerGel, while the Pick maximizes Raw Fish Meat output.
Drops and interactionsHarvest guide
About gathering
While ridden, the Aberrant Anglerfish excels at harvesting pearls. Its primary attack gathers both Black Pearl and Silica Pearls at triple the normal rate. This makes it one of the most efficient pearl-farming creatures in the game, especially in deep-sea biomes where these resources cluster.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
Base damage30
- Thatch165
- Wood90
- Stone-
- 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
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-30%
- Spike Wall+100%
HitboxesLure ×2Head ×1.5Left eye ×1.5Right eye ×1.5
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Aberrant Anglerfish has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage from them. It is also highly weak to spike walls, suffering +100% increased damage. Conversely, it is fully immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage. Avoid using melee weapons with impact effects, as they are only half as effective.
The Aberrant Anglerfish has zone-specific damage multipliers. The head and both eyes have a 1.5× damage multiplier. The c_bait7 zone takes 2× damage, making it the optimal target for efficient knockout.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 8
Aberrant Anglerfish 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
Experience
- The Aberrant Anglerfish gathers Black Pearl and Silica Pearls at 3× the normal rate.
- It takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it vulnerable to certain automated defenses.
- Spike walls deal +100% damage, making them highly effective for defense.
- It is immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage, rendering such tools useless against it.
- Use a Quetzal or Karkinos to transport it safely during deployment.
This page details the Aberrant Anglerfish's taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat statistics. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for precise planning and optimal use in gameplay.
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