Thumb Spike Attack
Strike a target with the thumb spikes.
Controls
- LMB
Iguanodon
CreatureMisc
- Spawns on
- 25 maps
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Saddle
- Level 30
- Kill XP
- 1
- Taming method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
Simple Kibble
Overview
The Iguanodon is a medium-sized herbivore with a unique role as a mobile foraging platform. It excels at gathering a wide variety of plant-based resources while being ridden, making it a favorite for farming and supply runs. It can be airlifted by Argentavis or Karkinos for fast deployment to remote areas.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 250 | +50 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 200 | +20 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 210 | +12.6 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 1800 | +180 | +2% | |
| Weight | 375 | +7.5 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +2% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodKnockout
Base torpor210+12.6 per level
Affinity needed2,800+140 per level
Preferred kibbleSimple Kibble
Simple Kibble- Taming time
- 12m 48s
- Effectiveness
- 99.6%
- Tamed level
- 224 from 150
Required narcotics (Simple Kibble ×15)None needed at these settings
More about taming the Iguanodon
Taming an Iguanodon requires knocking it out. The best food is Simple Kibble, which provides the fastest taming effectiveness. Mejoberry also works well if kibble is unavailable. Use a Bola, Bear Trap, or Plant Species Y to immobilize it before sedation. Effective KO weapons include the Bow with Tranq Arrows, Crossbow, or Longneck Rifle. The process takes about 13 minutes. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Iguanodon has recorded spawns on 26 maps: The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, Extinction, Astraeos and 20 more.
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
Hide
Raw MeatEach harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing an Iguanodon 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 mounted, the Iguanodon gathers from its melee attack. It harvests Berries, Mushrooms, Rare Flowers, Seeds, Fiber, Cactus Sap, and Wood at 10× efficiency. Notable resources include Mejoberry, Narcoberry, Stimberry, and Rare Flower. It is ideal for rapid collection of plant-based supplies.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Thumb Spike AttackLMB
Base damage25
- Thatch137.5
- Wood75
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Switch StanceRMB
- RoarC
- Convert Fruit to SeedsHold E
- JumpSpace
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%
- Spike Wall+100%
HitboxesHead ×2
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Iguanodon takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to creature-based attacks. It is resistant to fire, taking 60% less damage. Explosions and melee attacks with piercing properties are especially dangerous. Level Health and Melee Damage.
The head is a critical hit zone, dealing 2× damage when struck. Target it to speed up knockouts.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 1
Iguanodon kill XP
Base XP per kill: 1
Per kill
80 XP1 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 Iguanodon gathers Berries, Seeds, and Fiber at 10× the normal rate. It harvests Wood at 10× efficiency, making it excellent for lumber runs. Its high vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos means it should avoid combat. Use it under the protection of tankier mounts. It can be carried by Argentavis for aerial logistics. Its fire resistance makes it suitable for volcanic zones.
This page details the Iguanodon's taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat data. For precise calculations, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map.
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