Bite
Bites enemies at close range. Send it into combat with an attack whistle.
- WhistleAttack This Target
Base damage10
- Thatch55
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
CreatureShoulder Pet

Pegomastax is a small herbivore that functions as a shoulder pet. It uses a special passive taming method where it steals food from your inventory to gain taming progress. This makes it ideal for players seeking a low-maintenance companion that can gather resources while perched. It can be airlifted by Argentavis or Karkinos for fast deployment.
The creature is commonly used to automate berry and seed collection in the field without requiring direct riding.
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 120 | +24 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 100 | +10 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 30 | +1.8 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 450 | +45 | +2% | |
| Weight | 55 | +1.1 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
A wild Pegomastax consumes eligible stolen taming food one item at a time. After taming starts, stolen food adds no progress if its last player owner belongs to another team.
Taming a Pegomastax uses the special passive method. Place your chosen food in the last slot of your inventory and allow the Pegomastax to steal it. Each successful theft grants taming progress. Mejoberry is the best food, though Narcoberry also works. Use a Bola or Bear Trap to immobilize it if needed. The process takes about 15 minutes. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Affinity | Food value |
|---|---|---|
| Base VeggiePreferred | 40 | - |
| 30 | 30 | |
| 20 | 20 | |
| 20 | 20 | |
| 20 | 20 | |
| 20 | 20 | |
| 20 | 20 | |
| 20 | 20 |

Bites enemies at close range. Send it into combat with an attack whistle.
Base damage10
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Pegomastax has recorded spawns on 26 maps: The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Extinction, Astraeos, Ragnarok and 20 more.
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Pegomastax yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favours Raw Meat.
While mounted, Pegomastax gathers a wide variety of resources using any of its attacks. It harvests up to 10× yield on Berries, Seeds, Mushrooms, Rare Flowers, Rare Mushrooms, Stimberries, and Wood. It also gathers Cactus Sap and Fiber at 8× efficiency. This makes it a powerful passive gatherer for plant-based resources without needing to dismount.
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
Base damage10
Base damage1
Base damage10
ResistsWeak to
HitboxesHead ×3
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Pegomastax has a 60% resistance to fire damage, making it highly resilient against fire-based attacks. It takes 120% more damage from instant melee sources, such as spike walls, which are very effective in defensive setups. It is also weak to metal melee, explosions, and piercing projectiles. Level Health and Melee Damage for survivability.
The head has a 3× damage multiplier, making headshots highly effective for faster knockouts. Aim for the head when sedating to reduce taming time.
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Base XP per kill: 0.5
Per kill
40 XP0.5 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
This page details the Pegomastax's stats, taming process, breeding conditions, harvest yields, and combat traits. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available below.