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GasbagsB
HerbivorePassiveExtinctionASE + ASA

Gasbags

A balloon-like creature that inflates to float/fly. When inflated, takes greatly reduced damage. Massive weight capacity.

Power54Tier B
TamingEasy
RarityUncommon
RoleUtility Mount
  • Tameable
  • Rideable
  • Breedable

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Passive
Taming
Knockout·Full taming guide
Saddle
Gasbags Saddle
Reproduction
Live Birth
Species
Mopsechiniscus petroleus

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE100
PvP73

Rated Excellent for PvE and Strong for PvP.

Weaknesses & counter tips

Worked out from its stats

  • Low torpor — easy to knock out; a few tranq hits will subdue it.

Gasbags — Detailed Guide

Gasbags is a balloon-like herbivore from Extinction that inflates to float and boost upward. It is not a fighter, but its huge carry weight and strong damage reduction while inflated make it a favorite pack mule and tank.

Where to find it

  • ASA: Extinction, Genesis Part 1 and Astraeos.
  • ASE: Extinction and Genesis Part 1, and it is notably frequent on Fjordur.

Taming

A knockout tame. Knock it out, then feed it Superior Kibble, its preferred food, or crops such as Mejoberries. It can be ridden without a saddle. The saddle unlocks at level 43 and adds a passenger seat.

Breeding

  • Gestation: live birth after about 7.9 hours.
  • Growth: a baby matures in about 1.9 days at 1x.

Uses

  • Hauling: massive weight capacity for moving loot and resources.
  • Tank: inflation cuts incoming damage by up to 80%, but each hit drains air.
  • Mobility: inhale on land to fill the meter, then use a vertical boost to rise. Its expel-air blast pushes targets back and negates the next fall damage.

Tips

It cannot sprint, and it cannot launch or float while encumbered. Only Wyverns, Quetzals and Rhyniognathas can carry it. It is not immune to radiation, so keep it out of radiation zones.

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