Astrocetus

Astrocetus

Creature Guide

Reptiles

Overview

The Astrocetus (also known as the Space Whale) is a fantasy creature in ARK

Behavior

  • Lives in the Lunar Biome (High Orbit)
  • Normally docile but becomes territorial when approached
  • When spotted, stays still for ~2 seconds before moving very slowly
  • Every 8 seconds, shoots colorful cosmic energy from blowhole to gain speed
  • Has translucent skin showing internal organs
  • Has 14 eyes (7 on each side), 4 pectoral fins, 2 pelvic fins
  • Can float (immune to gravity effects in Lunar biome)
  • Attacks with bite and tail slap

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Raw Mutton
XP for Kill 127
KO Strategy Best method: Use a TEK Hover Skiff with cannons mounted at the front tip. Keep 20-30 meters away and shoot cannons at the head. Alternative: Use a Megachelon with cannons, or Mek with M.S.C.M. module. Bloodstalker + Rocket Launchers also work.
Food After Taming Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat

Drops

Ambergris Hide Raw Meat Raw Prime Meat

Habitat

Genesis: Part 1 Genesis: Part 2

Base Stats

Health 2800
Stamina 600
Food 6000
Weight 2000
Melee Damage 30
Torpor 4200

Notes

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  • t accelerate if above 55% max weight
  • Leveling speed increases Cosmic Power capacity, not base speed