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BasilosaurusB
Apex CarnivorePassiveASE + ASA

Basilosaurus

A large prehistoric whale immune to stuns. Heals at the surface and produces Oil passively.

Power59Tier B
TamingMedium
RarityCommon
RoleCombat Mount
  • Tameable
  • Rideable
  • Breedable

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Passive
Taming
Knockout·Full taming guide
Saddle
Basilosaurus Saddle
Reproduction
Live Birth
Level range
1 to 30 (5 to 150 at 5.0 difficulty)
Species
Basilosaurus solatiumfecit
XP per kill
1,600

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE99
PvP82

Both rated Excellent.

Weaknesses & counter tips

Worked out from its stats

  • High health but modest damage — outlast it or kite while chipping it down.

Basilosaurus — Detailed Guide

The Basilosaurus is a large prehistoric whale and a calm, durable ocean mount. It is immune to the stun of jellyfish and the shock of electric eels, which makes it one of the safest ways to explore the sea.

Where to find it

It is rare in the deep oceans of The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Valguero and Genesis Part 1 in both games, Astraeos in ASA, and Crystal Isles, Fjordur, Lost Island and Genesis Part 2 in ASE.

Taming

A passive tame: swim close and feed it while it is calm, without being seen as a threat. Its saddle unlocks at level 60. See the taming calculator.

Breeding

  • Birth: a live birth, about 7 hours 56 minutes of gestation.
  • Growth: a baby matures in about 4.8 days at 1x.

Uses

  • Exploring: safe travel near jellyfish and eels.
  • Harvest: Raw Prime Meat and Oil from its carcass.

Tips

It is hard to find because it is rare. Search open deep water and watch for its long shape near the surface.

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