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ArchaeopteryxC
CreatureFearfulASE + ASA

Archaeopteryx

A small feathered creature that can be used as a living parachute/glider when held.

Power36Tier C
TamingEasy
RarityCommon
RoleCreature
  • Tameable

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Insectivore
Temperament
Fearful
Taming
Knockout·Full taming guide
Level range
1 to 30 (5 to 150 at 5.0 difficulty)
Species
Archaeopteryx magnamilvum

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE55
PvP36

Rated Strong for PvE and Average for PvP.

Weaknesses & counter tips

Worked out from its stats

  • Low health pool — vulnerable to burst damage; focus it down quickly.
  • Low torpor — easy to knock out; a few tranq hits will subdue it.

Archaeopteryx — Detailed Guide

The Archaeopteryx is a small feathered creature. Held over your head, it works as a living glider and slows your fall.

Where to find it

Forests on The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Valguero, Extinction and Genesis Part 1 in both games, Astraeos and Scorched Earth in ASA, and Crystal Isles, Fjordur and Lost Island in ASE.

Taming

A knockout tame. It is fearful and runs, so catch it quickly. See the taming calculator.

Breeding

  • Egg: hatches in about 2 hours 38 minutes.
  • Temperature: cool, 16 to 20 °C.
  • Growth: a baby matures in about 15 hours at 1x.

Uses

Gliding down from cliffs and trees.

Tips

It lets you explore high places without a flyer.

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