Bite
Bite in the direction you are looking. Turn the camera at least 90 degrees to either side to use a side bite without turning the Sarco first.
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CreatureWater

Sarco is a large carnivorous water creature. It excels at underwater combat and can quickly close distances with its Lunge attack. This makes it ideal for hunting aquatic threats and defending underwater bases. It can be airlifted by Karkinos or Quetzal for fast deployment.
The Sarco's compact size and high damage output make it a strong choice for players needing a mobile aquatic predator.
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 400 | +80 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 450 | +45 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 400 | +24 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | - | |
| Food | 1500 | +150 | +2% | |
| Weight | 300 | +6 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Tame a Sarco using the knockout method. Use a Bow with Tranq Arrows or a Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Darts to sedate it. Immobilize it first with a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Large Bear Trap.
Feed it Regular Kibble for the fastest taming. Raw Prime Fish Meat also works well. The process takes about 38 minutes and requires no Narcotics. Use the calculator below for your settings.

Bite in the direction you are looking. Turn the camera at least 90 degrees to either side to use a side bite without turning the Sarco first.
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Sarco has recorded spawns on 22 maps: The Island, The Center, Aberration, Extinction, Astraeos, Ragnarok and 16 more. On The Island, Sarco also spawns in caves: Central Cave, South Cave and Upper South Cave. On Astraeos, Sarco also spawns in caves: Forgotten Temple and Old Tomb. On Valguero, Sarco also spawns in caves: Whitecliff Caverns.
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
| Resource | ||
|---|---|---|
| ~1540% · ~12 hits | ~2260% · ~9 hits | |
| ~1760% · ~12 hits | ~1140% · ~9 hits | |
| ~13% · ~12 hits | ~02% · ~9 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Sarco yields Sarcosuchus Skin, Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. Use a Dino for the highest Raw Prime Meat yield.
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
Base damage35
Base damage45
Base damage40
ResistsWeak to
HitboxesHead ×1.5
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Sarco takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them highly effective for defense. It is also vulnerable to explosions and melee attacks from metal weapons. Conversely, it has -50% damage taken from ranged turrets and certain projectile impacts, reducing incoming fire damage.
The Head hitbox has a 1.5x damage multiplier. Focus on headshots when sedating to reduce taming time. Other body parts have no special modifiers.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Base XP per kill: 5
Per kill
398 XP5 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
This page details the Sarco's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest yields, and combat data. For precise planning, use the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map located on this page.