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MantaC
Apex CarnivoreAggressiveASE + ASA

Manta

A fast underwater mount useful for ocean travel. Can be passively tamed with Angler Gel.

Power45Tier C
TamingEasy
RarityCommon
RoleCombat Mount
  • Tameable
  • Rideable
  • Breedable

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Taming
Knockout·Full taming guide
Saddle
Manta Saddle
Reproduction
Live Birth
Level range
1 to 30 (5 to 150 at 5.0 difficulty)
Species
Manta mobula

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE84
PvP68

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.

Manta — Detailed Guide

The Manta is a fast underwater mount for exploring the ocean.

Where to find it

The 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 with Angler Gel. Its saddle unlocks at level 28. See the taming calculator.

Breeding

  • Birth: a live birth, about 7 hours 56 minutes of gestation.
  • Growth: a baby matures in about 1.5 days at 1x.

Uses

Fast underwater travel.

Tips

Hunt Anglerfish for Angler Gel before you go looking for Mantas.

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