Brute Astrocetus
CreatureVariant
- Kill XP
- 4
- Taming
- Not tamable

Overview
The Brute Astrocetus is a massive flying carnivore that cannot be tamed. It possesses extreme vulnerability to spike walls and instant damage sources, making it susceptible to defensive traps. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
This creature is primarily encountered in combat scenarios or as a hazard in the wild, where its aggression and size pose a threat to survivors and structures.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 10000 | +90 | +1.6% | |
| Stamina | 900 | +45 | +1% | |
| Torpidity | 1500 | +90 | +0% | |
| Food | 7500 | +750 | +2% | |
| Weight | 2500 | +50 | +1% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +4% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
Brute Astrocetus cannot be tamed.
Weight reduction
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| ~3440% · ~26 hits | ~5160% · ~21 hits | |
| ~3860% · ~26 hits | ~2540% · ~21 hits | |
| ~13% · ~26 hits | ~12% · ~21 hits | |
| ~23% · ~26 hits | ~12% · ~21 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Brute Astrocetus yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, and Ambergris. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick is best for Raw Meat. Dino (Prime) tools provide the highest yields of Raw Prime Meat and Ambergris.
Gathering abilities
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%
Combat notes
The Brute Astrocetus takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for area defense. It is highly resistant to explosions and mining drill harvests, reducing damage from these sources by 100%. Melee attacks with metal weapons deal 55% more damage, and demolition explosions are also more effective.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 4
Brute Astrocetus 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
- Spike walls exploit its extreme vulnerability, dealing +400% damage.
- Explosions from Rocket Launchers are only half as effective due to its 50% resistance.
- Mining drills deal no damage, making them useless against this creature.
- It takes 120% more damage from instant-damage sources, such as certain traps or abilities.
This page details the Brute Astrocetus's stats, combat data, harvest specifications, and behavior. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on-site.