Melee
Strike a target at close range.
Controls
- LMB
Parasaur
CreatureSupport
- Spawns on
- 26 maps
- Abundance
- Very common
- Saddle
- Level 9
- Kill XP
- 1
- Taming method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
Basic Kibble
Overview
The Parasaur is a small herbivore with a support role. It gathers a wide variety of plant-based resources efficiently while being ridden. Its AlertPulse ability reveals nearby creatures and resources on the map. It can be airlifted by Argentavis or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Players typically tame the Parasaur early for reliable gathering and scouting utility in low-risk zones.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 200 | +40 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 450 | +45 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 150 | +9 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 1500 | +150 | +2% | |
| Weight | 480 | +9.6 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodKnockout
Base torpor150+9 per level
Affinity needed1,500+75 per level
Preferred kibbleBasic Kibble
Basic Kibble- Taming time
- 6m 50s
- Effectiveness
- 99.8%
- Tamed level
- 224 from 150
Required narcotics (Basic Kibble ×8)None needed at these settings
More about taming the Parasaur
Parasaur must be knocked out before taming. Use a Bola, Bear Trap, or Plant Species Y to immobilize it. Tranq Arrows from a Bow or Crossbow are effective for sedation. Basic Kibble is the best food. Mejoberry also works well. About 8 Basic Kibble are needed. The tame takes around 7 minutes. No Narcotics are needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Parasaur has recorded spawns on 27 maps: The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, Extinction, Astraeos and 21 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 a Parasaur 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 ridden, the Parasaur's melee attack gathers Berries, Seeds, Mushrooms, Rare Flowers, Rare Mushrooms, Cactus Sap, Fiber, and Wood. It harvests at 10× efficiency from most berries and seeds, including Mejoberry, Narcoberry, and Stimberry. It also gathers Wood at 10× and Cactus Sap and Fiber at 8×. The AlertPulse ability does not gather resources.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- MeleeLMB
Base damage12
- Thatch66
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Detection PulseRMB
- FrightenC
- Detection ModeHold 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
- 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
Parasaur takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to certain environmental hazards. It resists fire damage by 60%, reducing damage from fire-based attacks. Spike walls deal +100% damage to it. Avoid placing it near spike traps. Level Health and Melee Damage.
The head has a 2× damage multiplier, making headshots effective for faster knockout. Target the head when sedating.
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 1
Parasaur 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 Parasaur gathers Berries and Seeds at 10× efficiency, making it ideal for kibble farming. It also harvests Wood at 10×, outperforming many early-game gatherers. Cactus Sap and Fiber are gathered at 8×. The AlertPulse ability reveals nearby creatures and resources on the map. It can be carried by Argentavis, preserving its inventory weight reductions. It is highly vulnerable to Instant HurtDinos, so avoid areas with such hazards.
This page details the Parasaur's stats, taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat data. Use the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.
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