Carnotaurus
Creature Guide
DinosaursOverview
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
Drops
Habitat
Base Stats
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