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Lightning PteranodonC
Apex CarnivoreAggressiveAstraeosASE + ASA

Lightning Pteranodon

Lightning Pteranodon is a variant of Pteranodon. The most common early-game flying mount. Fast but fragile. Essential for scouting and quick transport.

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

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Taming
Knockout·Full taming guide
Saddle
Pteranodon Saddle
XP per kill
3

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE79
PvP59

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.

Lightning Pteranodon — Detailed Guide

The Lightning Pteranodon is the lightning-infused version of the Pteranodon, the classic early flyer. As one of the Lightning Creatures of Astraeos in ASA, it is stronger than the normal one and attacks on sight.

Where to find it

Only on Therokis, the fiery region of Astraeos.

How to get one

It cannot be tamed, ridden or bred. A normal Pteranodon is the one to tame for scouting and travel.

Uses

Corrupted Nodules and a chance at a Corrupt Heart.

Tips

Flying over Therokis means meeting these in the air. Its yellow glow gives it away early, so turn back or land and fight before it reaches a fragile mount.

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