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Spawn Command
cheat summon SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C
or
cheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/ScorchedEarth/Dinos/SpineyLizard/SpineyLizard_Character_BP.SpineyLizard_Character_BP'" 500 0 0 35
Taming Method
Preferred Kibble
Preferred Food
Equipment
Thorny Dragon Saddle (Scorched Earth) Thorny Dragon Saddle (Scorched Earth) (Level ?)
22 - 28 °C / 72 - 82 °F
Egg Incubator (Genesis Part 2) Egg Incubator: 25 °C / 77 °F
Incubation Time
2h 29m 59.28s
Baby Time
4h 52m 23.859s
Juvenile Time
19h 29m 35.438s
Adolescent Time
1d 21m 59.297s
Total Maturation Time
2d 43m 58.594s
Breeding Interval
18h - 2d
Habitat

The Thorny Dragon is one of the Creatures in ARK: Survival Evolved. This creature can only be found in Scorched Earth.

Basic Info

Dossier

  • Wild: Tough survivors have come to call these Gargantuan reptiles Spiny Lizards, I believe that Moloch sagittarius' closest known relative is the Australian Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus). Besides the obvious gap in size, most of the differences between Moloch sagittarius and its smaller relative lie in its thorns.
  • Domesticated: Despite its dangerous spines, Moloch sagittarius has proven an excellent mount for indirect combat. Its ranged attacks can wreak havoc in a pitched battle, particularly if other creatures are taking the enemy's attention. Just be sure to use a proper saddle, strap yourself in securely, and use extreme caution while mounting or dismounting.
  • Known Information: Instead of being permanent parts of its skin, Moloch sagittarius' thorns are more like spines or quills that can be removed and regrown. In fact, it is even capable of shooting these spines from its tail as a method of self defense, and examination of these projectiles has revealed that they are coated in a lethal poison.

Behavior

Aggressive when approached.

Appearance

A lot like the modern day horned lizard, only bulkier. Also seems to have quills like a porcupine along side its scales.

Drops

Base Stats and Growth

Attribute Base Value Level Increase Taming Bonus
Wild Tamed Additive Multiplicative
Health Health ? ? ?
Stamina Stamina ? ? ?
Oxygen Oxygen ? ? ?
Food Food ? ? ?
Weight Weight ? ? ?
Melee Damage Melee Damage ? ? ?
Movement Speed Movement Speed ? N/A ?
Torpidity Torpidity ? ? N/A
Movement
[u/s]
Base Speed Sprinting Speed Stamina
Wild Tamed1 Tamed2 Wild Tamed1 Tamed2
Walking ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Swimming ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
  • 1These are the base speeds of the creature at 100% Movement Speed.
  • 2These are the speeds of the creature tamed and non-imprinted.
  • For a comparison of the speeds of all creatures, see Base Creature Speeds.
Attack Values
Claws Stamina Cost Attack Range Description
Base Minimum Activation Using the Left Mousebutton (PC), R2 Button (PS), RT Button (Xbox One), the Thorny Dragon swipes at the target.
5 470 0 0
Attack Type Damage Projectile Values Torpor Values Status Effect: Stamina Status Effect: Torpidity
Life Impulse Radius Base Mult Duration Damage Mult Amount Duration Damage Mult Amount
Melee 40
Tail Needles Stamina Cost Attack Range Description
Base Minimum Activation
120 4000 0 4500
Attack Type Damage Projectile Values Torpor Values Status Effect: Stamina Status Effect: Torpidity
Life Impulse Radius Base Mult Duration Damage Mult Amount Duration Damage Mult Amount
Melee 10
Projectile Impact 1 2.6 100 4 4 5 1.5 1.5

Combat

General

Strategy

Weaponry

Dangers

Weakness

Taming

Note that this creature was recently released, so official taming data is not yet available.
The information presented here is based on anecdotal evidence and may not be entirely accurate.
For a level-dependent count of time and resources needed, try an external taming calculator, but keep in mind that their numbers are also unofficial.

Preferred Food

KO Strategy

Tamed Via. Sedative arrow

Utility

Roles

Mobile Smithy

When saddled, it's inventory acts as a smithy and you can craft directly on it's inventory, similar to a Casteroides.

Collectibles

Spotlight

Notes/Trivia

  • Even though the dossier says it is herbivore, this creature is tamed with meat.
  • This creature was first revealed as a "Mystery Creature" on March 1, 2016. It was the first creature revealed in that way and the first hint to the Scorched Earth expansion.[1]
  • The tail spikes inflict torpor damage when fired
  • The Thorny Dragon does not use stamina to sprint (Possible Bug)

Gallery

References

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