Brute Astrocetus
Overview
The Brute Astrocetus is a massive flying carnivore that cannot be tamed. It possesses extreme vulnerability to spike walls and instant damage sources, making it susceptible to defensive traps. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
This creature is primarily encountered in combat scenarios or as a hazard in the wild, where its aggression and size pose a threat to survivors and structures.
Spawn Locations
Brute Astrocetus does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Brute Astrocetus cannot be tamed.
Brute Astrocetus is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Brute Astrocetus yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, and Ambergris. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick is best for Raw Meat. Dino (Prime) tools provide the highest yields of Raw Prime Meat and Ambergris.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~34~26 hits | 60%~51~21 hits | |
| 60%~38~26 hits | 40%~25~21 hits | |
| 3%~1~26 hits | 2%~1~21 hits | |
| 3%~2~26 hits | 2%~1~21 hits |
Estimates based on game-extracted data (weights, quantities, harvest multipliers, damage type chains). Each harvest event independently rolls each resource - higher weight = higher drop chance. Actual yields vary with RNG.
Damage Resistances
The Brute Astrocetus takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for area defense. It is highly resistant to explosions and mining drill harvests, reducing damage from these sources by 100%. Melee attacks with metal weapons deal 55% more damage, and demolition explosions are also more effective.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)4 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 10000.0 | +90.00 | +1.60% |
 Stamina | 900.0 | +45.00 | +1.00% |
 Torpidity | 1500.0 | +90.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 7500.0 | +750.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 2500.0 | +50.00 | +1.00% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +4.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Tools & Guides
Brute Astrocetus Tips & Tricks
Spike walls exploit its extreme vulnerability, dealing +400% damage.
Explosions from Rocket Launchers are only half as effective due to its 50% resistance.
Mining drills deal no damage, making them useless against this creature.
It takes 120% more damage from instant-damage sources, such as certain traps or abilities.
This page details the Brute Astrocetus's stats, combat data, harvest specifications, and behavior. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on-site.