Carnotaurus

Carnotaurus

Creature Guide

Dinosaurs

Overview

The Carnotaurus (often called Carno) is a mid-sized theropod dinosaur in ARK: Survival Evolved. Known for its distinctive horns above the eyes and incredibly fast speed, it fills the role of a fast attack mount - faster than a Rex but larger than a Raptor. It has a headbutt attack that inflicts bleed and knockback.

Dossier

Wild

Carnotaurus pressor is a distinctive creature that falls between a medium and large predator. It lives primarily on flat, clear ground, where it can capitalize on its speed. Additionally, it seems to have no qualms about running away from larger predators instead of fighting. The horns of the Carnotaurus seem to be used more for fighting rivals than actual hunting. This doesn

Domesticated

Carnotaurus fills a very specific role. Larger and almost as fast as a Raptor, smaller but much faster than a Rex. Were it not for the creature

Behavior

  • Aggressive - attacks anything on sight
  • Large aggravation range - draws nearby creatures
  • Prioritizes attacking dinosaurs over humans
  • Often found in groups of 3
  • Uses headbutt attack that knocks back and inflicts bleed
  • Fastest medium predator - hard to escape
  • Will flee from larger predators rather than fight

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Raw Mutton
XP for Kill 72
KO Strategy Use tranq arrows or darts from a safe distance. Carnotaurus is fast so be prepared to kite it if it gets close. Can also use a high-level predator to tank while you shoot.
Food After Taming Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat, Cooked Lamb Chop, Cooked Prime Meat, Cooked Meat

Drops

Hide Keratin Raw Meat Raw Prime Meat

Habitat

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Base Stats

Health 420
Stamina 300
Food 2000
Weight 300
Melee Damage 35
Torpor 350

Notes

  • Dino Dossier revealed on June 2, 2015
  • Scientific name Carnotaurus pressor
  • Requires Carno Saddle (Level 46) to ride
  • Rider cannot wield weapons while mounted
  • Drops medium feces
  • Can damage Thatch, Greenhouse, and Wood structures
  • Known as the cheetah of ARK due to speed
  • Headbutt attack has knockback - can knock enemies off cliffs
  • Special loot chance: 30% for extra drops
  • Popular early-mid game combat mount