Trilobite
CreatureMisc
- Spawns on
- 24 maps
- Abundance
- Very common
- Kill XP
- 1
- Taming
- Not tamable
Overview
The Trilobite is a small, herbivorous invertebrate commonly found in underwater environments. It is primarily known for its role as a portable source of weight reduction for valuable resources. Due to its small size and passive nature, it is frequently carried by larger flying and aquatic creatures such as Argentavis and Tusoteuthis for efficient transport across vast distances.
Players often collect Trilobites to stack in inventory for their resource-specific weight reductions, making them useful companions during long-distance resource runs or deep-sea expeditions.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 160 | +32 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 100 | +10 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 50 | +3 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | - | |
| Food | 450 | +45 | +2% | |
| Weight | 150 | +3 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
Trilobite cannot be tamed.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Trilobite has recorded spawns on 25 maps: The Island, The Center, Aberration, Extinction, Astraeos, Ragnarok and 19 more. On The Island, Trilobite also spawns in caves: The Caverns of Lost Faith and The Caverns of Lost Hope. On Astraeos, Trilobite also spawns in caves: Coral Depths, Sunken Caverns, Sunken Temple and Underwater Cave 2.
Weight reduction
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 180 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Chitin | ~1150% · ~6 hits | ~1150% · ~5 hits |
 Silica Pearls | ~16% · ~6 hits | ~16% · ~5 hits |
 Black Pearl | ~01% · ~6 hits | ~01% · ~5 hits |
 Oil | ~110% · ~6 hits | ~110% · ~5 hits |
 Raw Meat | ~440% · ~6 hits | ~220% · ~5 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Trilobite yields Chitin, Silica Pearls, Black Pearl, Oil, and Raw Meat. The Pick is the best tool for maximizing Raw Meat harvest, while no specific tool is superior for gathering the other resources.
Gathering abilities
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%
- Melee Dino Carnivore Small Harvest Tril+3,200%
Environment & other
- Spike Wall-50%
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-30%
Combat notes
The Trilobite has a strong vulnerability to melee attacks from small carnivores, taking +3200% more damage from such sources. It is also weak to instant damage effects and metal-based melee weapons. Spike walls and projectiles with impact effects reduce damage taken by 50%, making them less effective for killing it.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 1
Trilobite 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 Trilobite is highly vulnerable to attacks from small carnivorous dinos, taking extreme bonus damage from them.
- It is also susceptible to instant damage effects, making it easy to eliminate if targeted directly.
- Melee attacks using metal weapons deal increased damage, making them more effective than standard tools.
- Despite its fragility, it resists damage from spike walls and certain projectile impacts by 50%.
- It can be carried by flyers such as Quetzal and aquatic predators like Tusoteuthis, enabling safe transport through dangerous zones.
This page details the Trilobite's stats, spawn locations, harvest outputs, and combat properties. For further assistance, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for precise data across all ARK maps.