Hatzegopteryx are reptiles in Additional Creatures.
Synopsis
The true tyrannical baron of the ark's skies, Hatzegopteryx is the undisputed king of flight. A massive shadow similar to a warplane, Hatzegopteryx is capable of speed and maneuvers unlike anything else its size. It is a tyrant that hunts anything that soars: Quetzalcoatlus, Harpagornis, Wyverns- Hatzegopteryx is an apex predator with no equal in the sky and comparable to the strength of Giganotosaurus and Smok Saurovindico. Hatzegopteryx's ominous, bellowing roars are its only warning to its presence before it rushes in and shreds its target out of the sky. Its adaptations, appearance, size and power make it a target for any survivor wishing to master the ark's skies...however, it is far from an easy task. It is immune to tranquilization, and anybody trying to passive tame a Hatzegopteryx must have a death wish. Anybody who manages to tame Hatzegopteryx has nothing to fear in the skies, save for another Hatzegopteryx...but only the most prepared of survivors will be able to attempt to challenge it!
Color Regions
Color Region 0 - Wings
Color Region 2 - Face, Throat
Color Region 4 - Beak, Crest, Throat Pycnofibers
Color Region 5 - Body
Base Stats, Controls, and Abilities
| Attribute | Base Stat (Wild) | Base Stat (Tamed) |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 19250 | 3000 |
| Stamina | 5000 | 340 |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 |
| Food | N/A | 1380 |
| Weight | N/A | 500 |
| Melee Damage | 175% | 168% |
| Movement Speed | 100% | 100% |
| Torpidity | 9850 | 9850 |
Left Click - Peck
250 Base Damage (Wild) - 100 Base Damage (Tamed)
Right Click - Roar
Drains 750 Torpor (w/ 1 Minute Cooldown)
C - Aerial Drill Attack
285 Base Damage (Wild) - 115 Base Damage (Tamed) - Hits 7 Times - Inflicts Bleed - Pierces Armor
Hatzegopteryx is immune to bleed, chain bolas, and spider webs.
The Hatzegopteryx takes 2.25x damage from projectiles.
Hatzegopteryx in the wild cannot be tamed, and can only be tamed by hatching from an egg. This egg has a 5% chance to be obtained from killing a wild Hatzegopteryx.
Notes/Trivia
- Hatzegopteryx is one of the strongest creatures in Additional Creatures, being comparable to Smok saurovindico.
- Hatzegopteryx means "Hatzeg Wing" after the island of Hatzeg that it lived on, while "grimm" is in reference to the Grimm from RWBY, who are red and black monstrous entities that are essentially the physical embodiment of evil.
- Hatzegopteryx lived during the Late Cretaceous 66 million years ago, where it was the apex predator of the island known as Hatzeg, now currently in Romania. The dinosaurs on the island exhibited dwarfism, making even the largest species relatively small. This allowed the still large Hatzegopteryx to basically hunt whatever it pleases.
- Hatzegopteryx, with its 10m wingspan, is the largest pterosaur and flying animal to ever exist, outmatching its similar in wingspan but lighter built cousin: Quetzalcoatlus.
- Hatzegopteryx is a long time coming, originally being planned for the original Additional Creatures mod.
- Hatzegopteryx was originally planned to be a member of "The Fated Four" alongside Yangchuanosaurus, Tsaagan, and Machairodus, but that was eventually scrapped, with that role being given to Alanqa instead before this concept was scrapped entirely
- The Hatzegopteryx's Aerial Drill Attack leaves a purple trail. Nobody really knows why.
