Bite
Bites enemies at close range. Send it into combat with an attack whistle.
Controls
- WhistleAttack This Target
Base damage10
- Thatch55
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Aberrant Otter
CreatureVariant
- Spawns on
- 12 maps
- Abundance
- Very rare
- Kill XP
- 4
- Taming method
- Passive
- Diet
- Piscivore
Overview
The Aberrant Otter is a small piscivore variant found in the Aberration biome. It is tamed passively and provides weight reduction for key resources when carried by certain flyers. Its primary utility comes from being transported by aerial mounts such as Argentavis or Karkinos to enable fast deployment in resource-rich zones.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal, Tapejara, and other carry-capable creatures for efficient long-distance travel and scouting in caves and fertile zones.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 38.4 | +7.68 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 180 | +18 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 350 | +21 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 600 | +60 | +2% | |
| Food | 400 | +40 | +2% | |
| Weight | 30 | +0.6 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 106% | +4.24% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodPassive
Base torpor350+21 per level
Affinity needed1,200+25 per level
More about taming the Aberrant Otter
Kill a fish and drag the corpse up to the Otter, then press the use key while you are still holding it. It takes three species, and Sabertooth Salmon is worth about three and a half times a Piranha, so it is worth the swim. Size scales the value directly, so a bigger corpse counts for proportionally more, while the Otter's own level does not change what one fish gives: a higher level simply needs more of them.
Taming an Aberrant Otter uses the passive method, requiring no knockout or traps. Feed it Raw Mutton for the fastest results, with Cooked Lamb Chop as a viable alternative. Raw Prime Fish Meat also works but is significantly slower.
The process takes about 9 minutes with Raw Mutton at level 150 on official rates. No narcotics are needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Aberrant Otter has recorded spawns on 12 maps: Aberration, Astraeos, Valguero, Amissa, Forglar, Insaluna and 6 more. On Valguero, Aberrant Otter spawns only in caves: Whitecliff Caverns. On Astraeos, Aberrant Otter also spawns in caves: Bio Cave, The Verdant Underhollow and Cave 116.
Weight reduction
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 120 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Hide | ~540% · ~4 hits | ~760% · ~3 hits |
 Raw Meat | ~660% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits |
 Pelt | ~540% · ~4 hits | ~760% · ~3 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing an Aberrant Otter yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Pelt. The Hatchet provides the highest quantity of Hide and Pelt, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat harvest.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Bite
Base damage10
- Thatch55
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- InsulationPassive
- Collect PearlsPassive
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%
HitboxesHead ×1.5
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Aberrant Otter has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage from such sources. It is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest, taking -100% damage, and also weak to Melee DmgMetal RaidDino (+55%) and Explosion Demolition (+50%). Melee attacks from herbivores are 40% less effective against it.
The Aberrant Otter has a head hitbox multiplier of 1.5x, making headshots more effective for torpor or damage. Target the head for faster knockouts during passive taming attempts.
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 4
Aberrant Otter kill XP
Base XP per kill: 4
Per kill
318 XP4 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 Otter takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it extremely vulnerable to certain environmental hazards.
- It is completely immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage, preventing resource extraction via drill tools.
- Melee attacks from metal-based raid creatures deal +55% damage, exploiting a key weakness.
- Explosive demolition damage is 50% more effective, making C4 or grenades strong choices for takedown.
- It can be carried by Argentavis and Tropeognathus, enabling aerial transport for scouting.
- Its compact size allows it to fit in tight cave systems where larger mounts cannot travel.
This page details the Aberrant Otter's stats, taming, breeding, harvest output, and combat properties. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map located below.
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