Kentrosaurus
Creature Guide
DinosaursOverview
The Kentrosaurus (KEN-truh-SAWR-us) is a herbivorous dinosaur in ARK: Survival Evolved, added in May 2017. It is a smaller, stockier relative of the Stegosaurus, featuring a double row of plates along its back and deadly spikes on its tail and shoulders. Known for its aggressive nature when in groups, Kentrosaurus can be a formidable opponent. Its tail spikes can impale attackers and it will slam them to the ground. While it cannot be ridden, a tamed herd makes an excellent defensive unit for any base.
Dossier
Wild
While Kentrosaurus aethiopicus is considerably smaller than its close relative Stegosaurus regium, it is much more formidable in matters of self-defense. In fact, it is arguably the pound for pound champion of not only the Stegosaurus, but when encountered in close-knit fighting packs, ranks atop the Island
Domesticated
Survivors have seen little success in their attempts to ride Kentrosaurus, owing to its spikes and hot-headed temperament. However, a tamed herd of Kentrosaurus can effectively defend a compound and take on larger carnivores. Once impaled by its attack, the Kentrosaurus slams the attacker on the ground continuously, helping to turn the tide of a pitched battle!
Behavior
- Short-tempered herbivore found on multiple maps
- Herding creature - gains aggression bonus from nearby Kentrosaurus
- Will attack survivors and tamed dinosaurs that come too close
- Has deadly tail spikes that can impale attackers
- Will slam impaled enemies to the ground repeatedly
- More dangerous in groups due to herd bonus
- Tolerates wild herbivores but aggressive toward carnivores and players
- Defensive spikes on tail and shoulders
Taming
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Base Stats
Notes
- Scientific name Kentrosaurus aethiopicus means
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