Defensive Attack
Strikes enemies with its claws when defending itself or an ally. It can also defend you from your shoulder.
Controls
- AutomaticNeutral behavior
Vulture
CreatureShoulder Pet
- Spawns on
- 21 maps
- Abundance
- Very common
- Kill XP
- 3
- Taming method
- Passive
- Diet
- Carnivore
Overview
The Vulture is a small carnivore primarily used as a shoulder pet. It can be carried by larger creatures such as Argentavis or Karkinos, making it useful for mobile companionship and utility. It is commonly tamed for its compact size and ability to ride on larger mounts without impeding movement.
This creature does not gather resources while ridden and offers no weight reduction. Its primary role is as a passive companion that benefits from being transported by flyers and large ground dwellers.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 125 | +25 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 0 | +0 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 900 | +90 | +2% | |
| Weight | 50 | +1 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
MethodPassive
Base torpor0+0 per level
Affinity needed655+45 per level
- Taming time
- 6m 7s
- Effectiveness
- 92.7%
- Tamed level
- 219 from 150
More about taming the Vulture
The Vulture is tamed passively, requiring no knockout or immobilization. Feed it Spoiled Meat directly to gain affinity. Raw Meat also works but is significantly slower.
Taming takes about 6 minutes using approximately 12 units of Spoiled Meat at level 150 on Official settings. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Vulture has recorded spawns on 21 maps: Scorched Earth, Astraeos, Ragnarok, Lost Colony, Genesis Ocean, Althemia and 15 more.
Weight reduction
Drops
Immobilized by
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 50 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Hide | ~240% · ~2 hits | ~360% · ~2 hits |
 Spoiled Meat | ~260% · ~2 hits | ~240% · ~2 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Vulture yields Hide and Spoiled Meat. The Hatchet provides the most Hide, while the Pick yields the highest quantity of Spoiled Meat.
Drops and interactionsHarvest guide
About gathering
The Vulture does not function as a riding gatherer. Its Bite attack does not harvest resources from structures or flora. It offers no special riding harvest mechanics or resource multipliers.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Bite
Base damage23
- Thatch126.5
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Defensive Attack
- Harvest and Preserve MeatPassive
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Mining DrillImmune
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Demolition explosives+50%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
- Raid creature attacks+55%
Environment & other
- 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
The Vulture has a +120% weakness to damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to instant-damage sources like spike traps. It resists Mining Drill Harvest completely, taking no damage from resource nodes. Explosion damage is highly effective, dealing +50% more. Use piercing projectiles with caution, as they deal +40% damage. Focus on increasing Health and Melee Damage to improve survivability.
The Vulture has a head hitbox multiplier. Head shots deal 1.5× damage, making them more effective for knocking it out. Aim for the head when attempting tames or combat encounters.
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 3
Vulture kill XP
Base XP per kill: 3
Per kill
239 XP3 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 Vulture can be safely carried by flyers such as Argentavis or Quetzal, allowing safe traversal through dangerous areas.
- It has a high vulnerability to instant-damage sources like spike walls, so avoid placing it near such defenses.
- Due to its small size, it can be easily knocked off cliffs or into hazards; keep it secured on reliable mounts.
- Its passive taming method allows feeding without fear of retaliation, making it ideal for beginners.
This page covers the Vulture's stats, taming, breeding, harvest specs, and combat data. For further assistance, refer to the dedicated taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map.
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