Cryolophosaurus
2 maps
Overview
The Cryolophosaurus is a carnivore known for its unique freeze-based attacks and utility in combat scenarios. It excels at slowing down enemies with its Freeze Blast, making it effective in both solo and group engagements. It can be airlifted by Karkinos or Quetzal for fast deployment.
This dino is primarily used for its crowd control capabilities and structural damage, not as a gatherer or weight reducer.
Spawn Locations
2 mapsThe Cryolophosaurus spawns in Dark Zones and is considered rare. It appears across 2 maps, typically in low-light environments where its abilities are most effective. Check the green zones on the spawn map for the highest density areas.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Tame the Cryolophosaurus using the knockout method. The best food is Exceptional Kibble, which provides the fastest taming effectiveness. Raw Mutton also works, though with lower affinity. Use a Bow or Crossbow with Tranq Arrows to sedate it. Immobilize it first with a Chain Bola or Bear Trap.
Taming takes around 64 minutes and requires about 241 Narcotics. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Exceptional KibbleBest | 10 | 31:59 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 21 | 39:23 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 26 | 48:45 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 38 | 1:11:11 | 70 Lvl (220) |
 Raw Meat | 77 | 2:24:23 | 60 Lvl (210) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Cryolophosaurus yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favors Raw Meat.
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 Cryolophosaurus has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to certain dino attacks. It also takes +100% damage from spike walls, which are very effective in defensive setups. Conversely, it is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest damage, taking -100% damage from it.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)30 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 | 500.0 | +100.00 | +5.00% |
 Stamina | 350.0 | +35.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 4000.0 | +240.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 250.0 | +25.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 500.0 | +10.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +4.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +2.50% |
Tools & Guides
Cryolophosaurus Tips & Tricks
The Freeze Blast attack deals 10 damage and has a 0.1-second cooldown, applying a slowing effect on hit.
Hyper State increases its combat effectiveness and has a 35-second cooldown.
It can be carried by Karkinos and Quetzal, enabling rapid deployment in raids.
Its JumpEvade ability covers 12 meters, helping it reposition quickly in combat.
This page details the Cryolophosaurus's stats, taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat data. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.