Bite
Bite a target in front of you.
Controls
- LMB
Base damage41
- Thatch225.5
- Wood123
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Andrewsarchus
CreatureWall Runner
- Saddle
- Level 74
- Kill XP
- 5
- Taming method
- Special Passive
- Preferred kibble
Superior Kibble
Overview
The Andrewsarchus is a large omnivore with the Wall Runner role. It reduces the weight of Advanced Rifle Bullet by 50% while in its inventory. This makes it ideal for players stockpiling ammunition for ranged combat. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
Andrewsarchus is primarily used to store and transport large quantities of ammunition efficiently while benefiting from its moderate combat utility and gather capabilities.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 800 | +160 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 400 | +40 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 800 | +48 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 650 | +65 | +2% | |
| Food | 2174 | +217.4 | +2% | |
| Weight | 500 | +10 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +0.5% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodSpecial Passive
Base torpor800+48 per level
Affinity needed5,000+250 per level
Preferred kibbleSuperior Kibble
Superior KibbleMore about taming the Andrewsarchus
Matching Andrewsarchus's turning direction while riding increases taming progress. Incorrect steering inputs can reduce taming effectiveness and shorten the remaining ride. Being forcibly dismounted can also reduce taming effectiveness.
Taming an Andrewsarchus uses the Special Passive method. Drop Giant Bee Honey to distract it, then stealthily mount while wearing a Ghillie Suit. While riding, follow steering prompts to maintain control during bucking animations. Superior Kibble is the best food for taming. About 27 Superior Kibble are needed. The process takes around 4 minutes. 145 Narcotics are required to maintain torpor. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Affinity | Food value |
|---|---|---|
| Superior KibblePreferred | 400 | 85.2 |
 Giant Bee Honey | 300 | 80 |
 Raw Mutton | 187.5 | 50 |
 Raw Prime Meat | 150 | 50 |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 101.25 | 49.9 |
 Cooked Prime Meat | 75 | 49.9 |
 Raw Prime Fish Meat | 60 | 25 |
 Raw Meat | 50 | 50 |
Abilities
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Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Spawn zones
50% weight reduction
About spawn zones
The Andrewsarchus provides -50% weight reduction on Advanced Rifle Bullet. Pair it with a Quetzal or Tusoteuthis to maintain this reduction during aerial transport.
Weight reduction
Immobilized by
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 230 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
HideEach harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing an Andrewsarchus yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favours Raw Meat.
Drops and interactionsHarvest guide
More gathering abilities
About gathering
While ridden, the Andrewsarchus gathers multiple resources using its Fire, Toggle Minigun, and Back Kick attacks. Each attack harvests Berries, Crop Seeds, Mejoberry, Narcoberry, Rare Flower, Rare Mushroom, Stimberry, Wood, Cactus Sap, and Fiber. Most gathered resources receive a 10× multiplier. Fiber and Cactus Sap are gathered at 8× efficiency. This makes it highly effective for rapid plant and fiber node farming.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
Base damage41
- Thatch225.5
- Wood123
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Minigun / Rear KickRMB
- Minigun ModeLeft Ctrl
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%
HitboxesHead ×3
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
Andrewsarchus has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage. It also takes +100% more damage from spike walls, making it highly susceptible to defensive traps. Conversely, it is completely immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage. Melee attacks with ProjectileImpactFX deal 50% less damage to it. Focus on exploiting its weaknesses with high-impact melee or explosive setups.
The Andrewsarchus has a head hitbox zone that takes 3× damage. Target the head for faster knockouts or kills.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 5
Andrewsarchus kill XP
Base XP per kill: 5
Per kill
398 XP5 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
Saddle crafting XP
- Andrewsarchus Saddle251 XP
Base 62.8 XP · Level 74
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Experience
- The rider gains a permanent buff while mounted, enhancing sustained utility.
- Its Fire, Toggle Minigun, and Back Kick attacks all gather plant-based resources at 10× efficiency.
- Fiber and Cactus Sap are gathered at 8× efficiency, making it excellent for supply runs.
- It can be carried by Quetzal and Tusoteuthis, enabling safe long-distance transport.
- The -50% weight reduction on Advanced Rifle Bullet supports heavy ammunition loads.
This page details the Andrewsarchus's taming, breeding, harvesting, combat stats, and utility. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.
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