Bite
Bites enemies at close range. Send it into combat with an attack whistle.
Controls
- WhistleAttack This Target
Dilophosaur
CreatureMisc
- Spawns on
- 25 maps
- Abundance
- Very common
- Kill XP
- 1
- Taming method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
Basic Kibble
Overview
The Dilophosaur is a small carnivore known for its ability to spit a debilitating venomous projectile at enemies. This attack induces torpor, making it highly effective for knocking out creatures without dealing significant damage. It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Desmodus, Griffin, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Tropeognathus, Kaprosuchus, Procoptodon, Pteranodon, Quetzal, Tapejara, or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment. Players commonly tame it to assist in taming larger creatures using its torpor-inducing spit attack.
Dilophosaurs are also capable of carrying smaller creatures in their jaws, allowing for mobile transport of unconscious dinos during collection efforts.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 130 | +26 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 100 | +10 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 75 | +4.5 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 450 | +45 | +2% | |
| Weight | 45 | +0.9 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
TamingOpen calculator
MethodKnockout
Base torpor75+4.5 per level
Affinity needed450+22.5 per level
Preferred kibbleBasic Kibble
Basic Kibble- Taming time
- 2m 51s
- Effectiveness
- 98.5%
- Tamed level
- 223 from 150
Required narcotics (Basic Kibble ×3)None needed at these settings
More about taming the Dilophosaur
Dilophosaurs must be tamed via knockout. The best food for taming is Basic Kibble, which provides the fastest affinity gain. Raw Mutton also works, though it is significantly slower. Use a Bola or Bear Trap to immobilize it, then sedate with Tranq Arrow shots from a Crossbow or similar weapon. The process takes about 3 minutes with 3 units of Basic Kibble and no narcotics are needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Spawn zones
About spawn zones
Dilophosaur has recorded spawns on 25 maps: The Island, The Center, Extinction, Astraeos, Ragnarok, Valguero and 19 more. On The Island, Dilophosaur also spawns in caves: Lava Cave and Tek Cave. On Astraeos, Dilophosaur also spawns in caves: Lava Caverns. On Valguero, Dilophosaur also spawns in caves: Cave 30.
Drops and interactions
Immobilized by
Harvest yields by tool
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 50 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
Hide
Raw MeatEach harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Dilophosaur yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet provides the most Hide, while the Pick yields the most Raw Meat.
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Primary attack
Base damage10
- Thatch55
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Bite
- Venom Spit
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Mining DrillImmune
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Demolition explosives+50%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Herbivore attacks-40%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
- Raid creature attacks+55%
Environment & other
- Spike Wall-50%
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-30%
HitboxesHead ×3
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Dilophosaur has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos damage, making it highly vulnerable to certain explosive or area-effect sources. It also takes +55% more damage from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks and +50% more from Explosion Demolition and Melee WithProjectileImpactFX DoubleDinoDmg sources. Conversely, it is highly resistant to mining drill harvesting, spike walls, and ranged turret attacks, all of which deal -50% damage. Level Health and Melee Damage.
The head is a weak point with a damage multiplier of 3x. Aim for the head to maximize damage during combat or knockout attempts.
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 1
Dilophosaur kill XP
Base XP per kill: 1
Per kill
80 XP1 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Tips
- The Dilophosaur's spit attack has a 12-second cooldown and induces torpor, making it ideal for non-lethal taming operations.
- It can carry unconscious creatures in its jaws, allowing safe transport without external support.
- This creature is highly resistant to ranged turrets and spike walls, making it durable in defensive perimeters.
- It is highly vulnerable to explosion-based damage, so avoid using it near explosive traps or Tek-tier weapons.
- It can be immobilized with a Bola or Bear Trap, simplifying the taming process.
- It is susceptible to torpor from other sources, so protect it during knockout tames.
This page details the Dilophosaur's taming, breeding, harvesting, combat capabilities, and spawn information. For precise calculations, refer to the taming calculator, breeding planner, and spawn map tools available on the site.
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