Velonasaur
DMG · 9 maps
Overview
The Velonasaur is a carnivorous creature with a focus on damage dealing. It features a unique minigun-like ranged attack, making it a mobile firepower platform in combat. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Players tame Velonasaur to leverage its high-damage automated attacks against structures and enemies from range.
Spawn Locations
9 mapsVelonasaur spawns in desert mountain and oasis biomes. It is rare and appears across 9 ARK maps. Green zones on the spawn map indicate the highest spawn density.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Velonasaur must be knocked out before taming. Use a Bow with Tranq Arrows or a Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Darts to sedate it. Immobilize it first with a Chain Bola or Bear Trap.
The best food is Regular Kibble, with Raw Mutton also effective. Taming takes about 13 minutes and requires 9 kibble at level 150. No Narcotics are needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 5 | 7:07 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 10 | 8:21 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 12 | 10:01 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 18 | 15:00 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Raw Meat | 35 | 29:11 | 64 Lvl (214) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Velonasaur yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes 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
Velonasaur takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them highly effective in defense. It is also vulnerable to explosions and melee attacks with metal weapons. Conversely, it is highly resistant to mining drill damage and piercing projectiles, reducing incoming damage by 100% and 50% respectively.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)1 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 | 440.0 | +88.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 325.0 | +32.50 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 400.0 | +24.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 225.0 | +22.50 | +2.00% |
 Food | 2250.0 | +225.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 325.0 | +6.50 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Velonasaur has zone-specific damage multipliers. Head shots deal 10% more damage, while tail hits take 50% more. Aim for the tail during knockout attempts for faster sedation.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeCarnivore Small | 32 | 176.0 | — | — | — | — |
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
Velonasaur Tips & Tricks
The MinigunDirected attack deals high damage at 70 meters. Use it to safely target structures or enemies from range.
MinigunAOE damages all targets within 20 meters, useful for clearing groups.
It takes +120% damage from instant melee sources, such as Dino-Kill Arrows.
Velonasaur can be carried by Karkinos or Quetzal, enabling aerial deployment.
The Spin180Right and Spin180Left abilities help reposition quickly in combat.
This page details the Velonasaur's stats, taming, breeding, harvest data, and combat capabilities. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.