Bite
Bites enemies at close range. Send it into combat with an attack whistle.
Controls
- WhistleAttack This Target
Bulbdog
CreatureShoulder Pet
- Spawns on
- 17 maps
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Kill XP
- 0
- Taming method
- Passive
- Diet
- Omnivore
Overview
The Bulbdog is a small omnivore that functions as a shoulder pet. It passively tames and reduces weight for inventory resources when carried. This makes it ideal for resource runs where weight efficiency is critical.
It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Desmodus, Griffin, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Tropeognathus, Kaprosuchus, Procoptodon, Pteranodon, Quetzal, Tapejara, or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 145 | +29 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 200 | +24 | +2.4% | |
| Torpidity | 60 | +3.6 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 165 | +18.15 | +2.2% | |
| Food | 450 | +45 | +2% | |
| Weight | 120 | +2.4 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodPassive
Base torpor60+3.6 per level
Affinity needed2,200+65 per level
- Taming time
- 56s
- Effectiveness
- 99.5%
- Tamed level
- 224 from 150
More about taming the Bulbdog
Taming a Bulbdog is done passively by feeding it. The best food is Plant Species Z Seed, which provides 400 affinity per use. Aquatic Mushroom also works, offering 75 affinity.
The tame time is about 1 minute using Plant Species Z Seed 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
Bulbdog has recorded spawns on 17 maps: Aberration, Astraeos, Valguero, Genesis, Amissa, Appalachia and 11 more. On Astraeos, Bulbdog spawns only in caves: The Deepbreath Grotto, The Verdant Underhollow, Cave 4, Cave 9, Cave 19 and 9 more. On Valguero, Bulbdog also spawns in caves: Whitecliff Caverns.
Weight reduction
Immobilized by
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 50 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
Hide
Raw MeatEach harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Bulbdog yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favors Raw Meat.
Drops and interactionsHarvest guide
More gathering abilities
About gathering
While ridden, the Bulbdog gathers a variety of plant-based resources. It harvests Berries, Crop Seeds, Mejoberry, Mejoberry Seed, Mushroom, Narcoberry, Narcoberry Seed, Plant Species X Seed, Plant Species Y Seed, Rare Flower, Rare Mushroom, Stimberry, Stimberry Seed, and Wood at 10× efficiency. Cactus Sap and Fiber are gathered at 8× efficiency.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Bite
Base damage12
- Thatch66
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Charge LightHold E
- Detection AlertsHold E
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Explosions-40%
- Demolition explosives+50%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
- Raid creature attacks+55%
Environment & other
- RadiationImmune
- Spike Wall-50%
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-30%
HitboxesHead ×3
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Bulbdog has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% damage. It is highly resistant to Radiation, taking -100% damage. Melee attacks from metal weapons also exploit a +55% weakness. Use ranged or non-metal weapons when fighting it.
The Bulbdog has a head hitbox multiplier. Targeting the head deals 3× damage, making it effective for faster knockouts.
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Experience
- The Bulbdog gathers Wood at 10× efficiency, making it excellent for fast wood collection.
- It harvests all berry types and seeds at 10×, ideal for farming setups.
- Cactus Sap and Fiber are gathered at 8×, faster than most companions.
- It can be carried by Argentavis, allowing mobile gathering with full inventory efficiency.
- Its small size and passive taming make it easy to acquire and deploy.
This page details the Bulbdog's stats, taming, breeding, harvest capabilities, and combat data. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.
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