Bite
Bite a target in front of you.
Controls
- LMB
Base damage28
- Thatch154
- Wood84
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Castoroides
CreatureFarmer
- Spawns on
- 24 maps
- Abundance
- Very common
- Saddle
- Level 61
- Kill XP
- 4
- Taming method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
Superior Kibble
Overview
Castoroides is a large herbivore that serves as a dedicated farmer. It reduces the weight of Wood, Fiber, Stone, and Thatch by 50% each, making it ideal for hauling bulk resources. Players tame it to streamline base construction and resource transport. It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis for rapid deployment.
This weight reduction applies to inventory items, allowing survivors to carry significantly more per trip. Its compact size and passive nature make it easy to manage in groups. It does not gather resources while ridden but excels purely as a load-bearing pack animal.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 450 | +90 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 180 | +18 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 350 | +21 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 750 | +75 | +2% | |
| Food | 2000 | +200 | +2% | |
| Weight | 300 | +6 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +4% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodKnockout
Base torpor350+21 per level
Affinity needed2,000+100 per level
Preferred kibbleSuperior Kibble
Superior Kibble- Taming time
- 42m 12s
- Effectiveness
- 99.8%
- Tamed level
- 224 from 150
Required narcotics (Superior Kibble ×11)
138Narcotics
473Narcoberries
69Bio Toxin
332Ascerbic Mushrooms
More about taming the Castoroides
Tame Castoroides using knockout methods. Use a Bola or trap it in a Bear Trap to immobilize it. Then knock it out with a Wooden Club, Electric Prod, or ranged weapon such as a Bow with Tranq Arrows. Feed it Superior Kibble for the fastest taming. Mejoberry is a viable alternative if kibble is unavailable. The process takes about 42 minutes and requires approximately 137 Narcotics. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Castoroides has recorded spawns on 24 maps: The Island, The Center, Extinction, Astraeos, Ragnarok, Valguero and 18 more.
Spawn zones
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 a Castoroides yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Pelt. The Hatchet is the best tool for harvesting Hide and Pelt, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat yield.
Drops and interactionsHarvest guide
More gathering abilities
About gathering
While ridden, Castoroides harvests resources using its primary attack. It gathers Wood and Fiber at 8× efficiency. Berries, Seeds, Mushrooms, Rare Flowers, Rare Mushrooms, and Cactus Sap are gathered at 10× efficiency. This includes Mejoberry, Narcoberry, Stimberry, Rare Flower, Cactus Sap, and various seed types. It is one of the most efficient berry and seed gatherers in the game.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
Base damage28
- Thatch154
- Wood84
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Smithy Saddle
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
- Fire-60%
- 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
Castoroides has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to spike walls and similar traps. It is -60% resistant to fire-based attacks, reducing damage from flame turrets and incendiary weapons. It also resists explosive and melee-based turrets by -50%. Avoid using it in fire-heavy defenses. Level Health and Melee Damage for better survivability.
The head has a 1.5× damage multiplier, making headshots effective for faster knockout. Target the head when sedating to reduce taming time.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 4
Castoroides 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 primary attack gathers Mejoberry and Narcoberry at 10× efficiency, making it ideal for narcotic farming. It also harvests Stimberry and Rare Flower at maximum efficiency. Its 50% weight reduction on key building resources streamlines base supply runs. It can be carried by Argentavis, enabling fast aerial logistics. Despite its fragility, its resistance to fire and turrets offers minor protection in ranged engagements. Avoid spike-based enemy defenses due to its extreme vulnerability.
This page details the Castoroides's stats, taming requirements, breeding times, harvest yields, and combat properties. For precise planning, use the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on this site.
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