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DeinonychusC
Apex CarnivoreAggressiveValgueroASE + ASA

Deinonychus

A feathered raptor that climbs walls and latches onto larger creatures. Inflicts a bleed. Raised from stolen eggs.

Power42Tier C
TamingEasy
RarityUncommon
RoleCombat Mount
  • Tameable
  • Rideable
  • Breedable

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Taming
Special·Full taming guide
Saddle
Deinonychus Saddle
Reproduction
Egg
Level range
1 to 30 (5 to 150 at 5.0 difficulty)
Species
Deinonychus magna pede

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE79
PvP65

Rated Excellent for PvE and Strong 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.

Deinonychus — Detailed Guide

The Deinonychus is a feathered raptor that climbs walls, latches onto larger creatures and makes them bleed. It is raised from a stolen egg.

Where to find it

Valguero in both games, and Fjordur in ASE.

Getting one

Steal an egg from a Deinonychus nest and hatch it. It needs heat: 80 to 90 °C in ASE and 40 to 45 °C in ASA. Its saddle unlocks at level 32.

Uses

Climbing cliffs, pack fighting, and bleeding large targets.

Tips

Expect the pack to chase you when you take an egg.

Community Tips

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