Tail
Strike a nearby target with the tail.
Controls
- RMB
Astrocetus
CreatureFlyer
- Spawns on
- 1 map
- Abundance
- Common
- Kill XP
- 0
- Taming method
- Special Passive
- Diet
- Carnivore
Overview
The Astrocetus is a large carnivorous flyer. It utilizes a special passive taming method that requires knocking it out with precise headshots from cannons. Once tamed, it excels at resource gathering and aerial transport due to its high inventory capacity and unique harvest abilities. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
This creature is primarily used for efficient node farming and cargo hauling in mid-tier structures, leveraging its ability to gather multiple resources quickly while airborne. Its special passive also makes it valuable in structured PvE scenarios where control and timing are critical.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 2800 | +392 | +1.6% | |
| Stamina | 600 | +30 | +1% | |
| Torpidity | 4200 | +252 | +0% | |
| Food | 6000 | +600 | +2% | |
| Weight | 2000 | +40 | +1% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +4% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodSpecial Passive
Base torpor4,200+252 per level
Affinity needed10,000+0 per level
More about taming the Astrocetus
To tame an Astrocetus, you must knock it out by targeting its head with cannons. A Cannon mounted on a Tek Skiff is the recommended method for precision. Once unconscious, feed it Extraordinary Kibble to complete the tame.
Taming an Astrocetus requires a special passive method. You must first knock it out by targeting its head with cannons. A Cannon mounted on a Tek Skiff is the recommended method for precision. Immobilize it using a Bear Trap or Large Bear Trap to prevent movement during the process. Once unconscious, feed it Extraordinary Kibble to complete the tame. The process takes about 12 minutes. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Astrocetus has recorded spawns on 1 map: Genesis.
Weight reduction
Immobilized by
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 825 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Hide | ~3440% · ~26 hits | ~5160% · ~21 hits |
 Raw Meat | ~3860% · ~26 hits | ~2540% · ~21 hits |
 Raw Prime Meat | ~13% · ~26 hits | ~12% · ~21 hits |
 Ambergris | ~23% · ~26 hits | ~12% · ~21 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing an Astrocetus yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, and Ambergris. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. Dino (Prime) tools are best for harvesting Raw Prime Meat and Ambergris.
Drops and interactionsHarvest guide
More gathering abilities
About gathering
The Astrocetus gathers resources using its Bite and Tail attacks. The Bite harvests Charcoal, Chitin, Fungal Wood, Keratin, Raw Salt, Spoiled Meat, and Wood at 3× efficiency. It also gathers Crystal, Metal, Obsidian, Oil, Stone, and Sulfur at 1.56×. The Tail attack deals damage but does not gather resources. This makes the Bite ideal for rapid node clearing on resource-rich surfaces.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
Base damage29
- Thatch36.2
- Wood36.2
- Stone5.4
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- TailRMB
- HyperdriveSpace
- Bomber Mode / Drop BombC
- RoarHold C
- Saddle TurretLMB
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Mining DrillImmune
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Projectiles+20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Explosion Rocket-50%
- 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+400%
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Astrocetus takes +400% damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for perimeter defense. It also takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks. Conversely, it has a -100% damage modifier against Mining Drill Harvest, rendering it immune to that damage type. It resists explosions by 50%. Level Health and Melee Damage.
Can break Thatch, Wood, and Stone. Build at least in Metal.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 0
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Experience
Target the head with cannons to initiate the special passive tame. Use a Bear Trap or Large Bear Trap to immobilize during taming. The Bite attack gathers Charcoal, Chitin, Fungal Wood, Keratin, Raw Salt, Spoiled Meat, and Wood at 3× efficiency. It also gathers Crystal, Metal, Obsidian, Oil, Stone, and Sulfur at 1.56×. Exploit its vulnerability to spike walls in base defense setups. Its resistance to mining drill damage makes it durable near automated harvesters.
This page details the Astrocetus's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest capabilities, and combat data. For further assistance, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map linked below.
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