The Ankylosaurus in the Roblox survival game Primal Pursuit is a high-durability dinosaur designed for heavy-impact ground control. Added alongside a dedicated update and general dinosaur balance passes, the Ankylosaurus trades raw running speed for massive health pools, structure demolition, and sustained vehicle damage.
Ankylosaurus Base Stats and Health Scaling
In standard matches where a single dinosaur hunts the survivor lobby, the Ankylosaurus acts as an armored powerhouse capable of absorbing prolonged gunfire from survivor weapons like LMGs and miniguns. However, game mode modifiers adjust its durability significantly to prevent unfair advantages.
| Attribute | Observed In-Game Value | Gameplay Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Health | 8,300 HP | Solo dinosaur in a standard lobby |
| Double Trouble Health | 3,200 HP | Scaled down when two dinosaurs hunt together |
| Tail Whip Damage | 160 damage | Direct impact on survivor targets |
| Healing Capability | None | Dinosaurs have no native health recovery |
| Movement Profile | Low base sprint | Relies on ability chaining for mobility |
During two-dinosaur modifiers like Double Trouble, the Ankylosaurus has its health pool reduced to 3,200 HP. Because dinosaurs cannot heal mid-match, managing incoming fire from concentrated vehicle squads is essential regardless of starting health.
Abilities and Attack Mechanics
The Ankylosaurus features a distinct moveset tailored toward breaking survivor barricades, crushing motorized vehicles, and maintaining momentum.
- Tail Whip: The primary offensive attack for the Ankylosaurus. In player testing, direct tail strikes register at 160 damage per hit. This move is also used to demolish environmental structures, knocking down watchtowers and wooden buildings where survivors attempt to camp out of reach.
- Roll Out: The Ankylosaurus curls up and rolls forward across the map. Unlike single-hit burst moves, Roll Out inflicts continuous tick damage as long as the dinosaur remains in contact with a vehicle or survivor. Players can exit directly out of the roll animation into an immediate sprint to stay on retreating targets.
- Roar: Emits an audio call resembling a deep horn. The roar can be triggered while moving or during the Roll Out ability without interrupting forward momentum.
Available Ankylosaurus Skins
The dinosaur shop includes five cosmetic variations for the Ankylosaurus, ranging from basic prehistoric textures to animated particle effects:
- Default: The standard armored quadruped design.
- Bioluminescent: Features glowing highlights across the armored plating.
- Elemental: A textured variant with nature-inspired earth tones.
- Brimstone: A volcanic molten skin featuring burning embers and fiery effects at the tip of the tail club.
- Dark Matter: A cosmic design featuring glowing purple spikes and active electrical discharges arcing off the carapace.
Hunting Survivors and Countering Fast Vehicles
Because the Ankylosaurus has a relatively slow standard sprint, chasing down top-tier survivor vehicles in wide-open areas is inefficient. High-speed cars can outrun a straight-line chase if the driver maintains distance.
To secure eliminations across maps like Cavern, Primal Park, and Canyon, gameplay testing highlights two primary strategies:
- Exploit Vehicle Refueling and Escape Sites: Survivors must manage their fuel meters or wait at extraction drop zones like helicopter pads and waterfall landing sites. Intercepting vehicles near tight choke points or while drivers stop to refuel eliminates their speed advantage.
- Continuous Vehicle Destruction: Rolling directly over survivor cars or repeatedly hitting them with the tail club disables transports quickly. Once a vehicle breaks or flips, survivors are forced onto foot, where the 160-damage Tail Whip can finish them in two hits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much health does the Ankylosaurus have in Primal Pursuit?
In a standard solo dinosaur match, the Ankylosaurus enters the arena with 8,300 HP. If the match selects the Double Trouble modifier, its health scales down to 3,200 HP.
How much damage does the Ankylosaurus Tail Whip deal?
In-game testing records the Tail Whip dealing 160 damage per direct hit against survivors.
Can the Ankylosaurus destroy player buildings or camping towers?
Yes. Striking structures or observation towers with the tail club will lower the structure's health and collapse it, forcing elevated survivors down to ground level.
Does the Roll Out ability deal single or multiple hits?
Roll Out applies continuous damage over time for the entire duration that the dinosaur stays physically on top of a target or vehicle.
