Special Abilities
Most creatures have a unique ability they can utilize. This helps them fulfill their particular niche within the islands. The only creatures that do not technically have a special ability are Tyrannosaurus rex and Apatosaurus. These two are each so unique in their own right that their distinct playstyle distinguishes them more than an ability would. Apatosaurus is extremely large, dealing knockback and a lot of damage while also having a lot of health. Tyrannosaurus is similar, having an extremely powerful bite and being the largest land carnivore.
The following is a list of all in-game special abilities. Bear in mind the definition of 'special ability' is sometimes unclear, and that multiple creatures may share a special ability.
- Dart: Allows the player to dart forward with varying degrees of efficiency, attaining high speeds and dealing damage to those it comes in contact with. Exclusively used in water. Talents can improve its efficiency. Creatures with dart are Ichthyovenator, Lurdusaurus, Mosasaurus, and Elasmosaurus.
- Spiky Shield: allows the player to erect a shield against damage, with talents available to increase the percentage it deflects. Only Saichania possesses this ability.
- Flight: Allows the player to lift off and soar across the skies! Dubiously a special ability, but used by Pteranodon and later Tapejara and Tropeognathus.
- Batter: Allows the player to deliver a powerful charging attack dealing significant knockback. Can be increased using talents; only Pachycephalosaurus has this ability.
- Climb/Pounce: used by Velociraptor and soon Utahraptor, this allows the player to grip trees, stones creatures and cliffs in order to climb them. Currently pounce, which allows one to grip other creatures, is simply a more powerful jump.
- Bleed: used by Acrocanthosaurus, it lowers the target's ability to regenerate health and comfort significantly. Talents improve it.
- Lunge:
