Onyc (Gamma)
Boss
Overview
The Onyc (Gamma) is a boss-tier flying carnivore with a unique breeding capability. It excels in aerial combat and can damage structures during raids. This creature is primarily used in boss fights and large-scale PvE encounters where its flight and damage output are advantageous.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Spawn Locations
Onyc (Gamma) does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Onyc (Gamma) cannot be tamed.
Onyc (Gamma) is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Onyc (Gamma) 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 Onyc (Gamma) takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to certain boss mechanics. It is completely resistant to Melee SpiderBoss and MiningDrill Harvest damage, reducing those by 100%. It also resists Melee WithProjectileImpactFX and Ranged Turret Small DefensePlant damage by 50%. Explosions and Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks deal +50% damage, making them effective choices.
Kill XP
Boss Kill (5×)3 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 5× boss 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 | 250.0 | +50.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 100.0 | +10.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 200.0 | +12.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 50.0 | +1.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Head has a damage multiplier of 1.5x, making it the optimal target for knockouts or efficient kills. Focus attacks on the head when possible.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttackCarnivore Small | 35 | 192.5 | — | — | — | — |
Numbers reflect base melee at level 1, 100% TE, no imprint. The damage calculator lets you scale by melee %, server multipliers, and pick a specific structure for exact hit counts.
Tools & Guides
Onyc (Gamma) Tips & Tricks
The Onyc (Gamma) is highly vulnerable to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage.
It is completely immune to damage from Melee SpiderBoss and MiningDrill Harvest sources.
Explosion Demolition and Melee WithProjectileImpactFX DoubleDinoDmg attacks deal +50% damage, making them effective in combat.
It can be carried by flyers such as Quetzal for rapid repositioning.
This page details the Onyc (Gamma)'s stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest yields, and combat data. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.