Species
Carcharodon Ultramarinus
Diet
Carnivore
Tame Method
Underwater Knockout
Saddle Level
47
Base Stats (Wild Lv150)
| Stat | Base Value | Per Level (Wild) | Per Level (Tamed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 600 | +120 | +5.4% |
| Stamina | 320 | +32 | +10% |
| Oxygen | N/A (Aquatic) | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 250 | +5 | +4% |
| Melee Damage | 100% (40 base) | +5% | +1.7% |
Taming Guide
| Food | Amount (Lv150, 1x) | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Kibble | 10 | ~20min | +99% |
| Raw Mutton | 20 | ~30min | +88% |
| Raw Prime Meat | 25 | ~38min | +80% |
Pack Boost Mechanic
- Trigger: 2+ Megalodons in close proximity (within ~20 foundations).
- Alpha Buff: The highest-level Megalodon becomes the pack alpha (glowing aura).
- Damage Bonus: +1 base damage per pack member (up to +8 with 8 Megalodons). Alpha gets +50% damage.
- Damage Reduction: Pack members take 15% less damage.
- Strategy: Breed 6-8 Megalodons and hunt as a pack. A full pack with 100% imprint bonus can take on Alpha Mosas and Tusoteuthis.
Taming Strategy
- Location: Megalodons spawn everywhere in the ocean. Most common near shorelines and reefs. Avoid deep ocean until you have a mount.
- Early Game: Craft a crossbow and tranq arrows. Find a lone Megalodon in shallow water. Shoot from a raft or rock — never swim.
- Torpor: ~25 tranq arrows to head for Lv150. Megalodon torpor drains slowly — 100-150 narcotics is sufficient.
- Danger: Never tame near other Megalodons. They swarm when one is attacked. Clear the area first or lure one away.
Combat & Uses
- First Ocean Mount: Megalodon is typically the first ocean predator available (saddle at level 47). It opens up ocean exploration.
- Oil & Silica Pearls: Use to safely farm underwater resource nodes. Handles Piranhas, Anglers, and jellyfish (with caution).
- Bleed Attack: Megalodon bite applies a bleed DoT — 2% of target max HP over 5 seconds. Stacks with pack damage bonus.
- Limitations: Outclassed by Tuso, Mosa, and Plesiosaur in the deep ocean. Low weight capacity compared to larger aquatics. Best used in packs, not solo.