Carnotaurus is a run-up predator that needs open lanes. Charge timing and balance values change more often than the core rule: choose the line first, then accelerate.
How to play in 60 seconds
The complete loop, from leaving spawn to knowing when the hunt is over.
- 01
Hunt from the edge of open terrain and keep enough distance to build the run-up required for a charge.
- 02
Pressure prey toward a straight lane; do not start the charge while trees, rocks, or a sharp turn control the route.
- 03
Attack during the charge only when the target commits to its dodge, then continue through the lane instead of turning into a bad brawl.
- 04
Reset stamina after a missed pass and approach from a new angle.
Controls & core tools
Learn what each input is for before trying to combine them in a fight.
Bite
A close-range attack for finishing openings and defending after a pass.
Charge
Requires acceleration and a clear lane; current builds require an intentional attack input rather than simple contact.
Charge attack
Commits the hit during the run. Aim before pressing because tight corrections waste the charge.
Grow without donating your run
Each stage changes how visible you are, what you can contest, and how far you can safely travel.
Stay near open escape lanes and avoid announcing your route with repeated calls. As size increases, move from opportunistic feeding to deliberate charge setups rather than face-tanking larger prey.
- Reference maturity
- Variable — check the live server settings
- Planning principle
- Change your route as size, visibility, and matchup risk change.
Diet & feeding
The in-game diet panel remains the live source of truth.
- Live diet targets found along open migration approaches
- Small or distracted prey that cannot punish a missed pass
- Carrion checked from downwind and from multiple angles
- Fallback AI or carcass routes outside the busiest plains
Abilities
Think of these as parts of one hunting loop, not isolated attacks.
Charge
Builds high-speed pressure across open ground and threatens a committed target.
Charge attack
Turns the run into damage or crowd control when manually timed on the correct line.
Pursuit speed
Closes gaps quickly but only remains an advantage while stamina and terrain stay favorable.
Weaknesses & counterplay
These are the moments when the correct decision is usually to reset or leave.
- 01
Dense terrain and sharp turns break charge lines
- 02
A missed pass leaves poor stamina for a second decision
- 03
Tight turning fights favor more agile opponents
- 04
Predictable straight approaches are easy to bait
Field strategy
Use this checklist before, during, and immediately after an encounter.
- 01
Mark the exit before starting the charge
- 02
Delay the attack until the target shows its dodge
- 03
Run through after a pass instead of circling in bite range
- 04
Use teammates to create different lanes rather than forming one queue
Carnotaurus FAQ
Fast answers for the decisions players get wrong most often.
Is Carnotaurus beginner friendly?
Moderately. Its speed is intuitive, but charge discipline takes practice.
What should I learn first on Carnotaurus?
Learn how much clear ground the current build requires before charge becomes available.
Is Carnotaurus better solo or in a group?
It works solo, while pairs are strong when they attack from separate lanes and do not collide.
Where can I find the current Carnotaurus diet?
Open the in-game character panel after spawning. Diet targets can change between patches and community servers, so the live panel is more reliable than a fixed species list.
