Thorny Dragon

Thorny Dragon

Creature Guide

Reptiles

Overview

Thorny Dragon

The Thorny Dragon (also known as Spiny Lizard) is a large carnivorous reptile from Scorched Earth. It has distinctive spines covering its body and can shoot quills from its tail as a ranged attack.

Dossier

Wild

Though survivors have come to call these gargantuan reptiles Spiny Lizards, I believe that Moloch sagittarius

Domesticated

Despite its dangerous spines, Moloch sagittarius has proven to be an excellent mount for indirect combat. Its ranged attacks can wreak havoc in a pitched battle, particularly if other creatures are taking the enemy

Behavior

  • Territorial - attacks when approached closely
  • Uses both bite and ranged quill attacks
  • Quills inflict torpor on hit
  • Ignores smaller carnivores but attacks players
  • Faster than it looks
  • Ranged attack drains stamina

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Raw Mutton
XP for Kill 24
KO Strategy Thorny Dragons are territorial but slower than some mounts. Use ranged weapons from a safe distance. Watch out for their tail quill ranged attack which inflicts torpor.
Food After Taming Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat

Drops

Hide Keratin Raw Meat

Habitat

Scorched Earth Ragnarok Extinction Genesis: Part 1 Crystal Isles Genesis: Part 2 Lost Island

Base Stats

Health 260
Stamina 350
Food 1200
Weight 300
Melee Damage 40
Torpor 450

Notes

  • Released in September 2016 (v246.0) with Scorched Earth
  • Scientific name Moloch sagittarius means
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