The Brontosaurus in Roblox's Primal Pursuit is a massive heavyweight dinosaur available for 27,000 bones. Known for commanding the largest health pool in the game alongside an area-denial ground slam, the Bronto excels at crushing vehicles and punishing survivors who hide in cheese spots, though its slow ground speed demands careful map awareness.
Brontosaurus Unlock Cost and Observed Stats
Players can unlock the Brontosaurus in Primal Pursuit from the dinosaur selection screen for 27,000 bones. It represents one of the largest physical models in the game, standing taller than the T-Rex, Spinosaurus, and Giganotosaurus.
In gameplay matches, the Bronto displays unique stat properties:
| Stat / Feature | In-Game Observation | Source Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock Price | 27,000 Bones | Dinosaur menu unlock requirement |
| Displayed Base Health | 4,200 HP | Listed in the dinosaur selection interface |
| In-Match Max Health | 12,000 to 13,000 HP | Observed during standard live matches; Olympus skin recorded at 7,300 |
| Movement Profile | Slow base walk speed | Requires active sprinting to chase vehicles; sprint meter depletes quickly |
| Primary Role | Heavy Tank / Area Denial | Best suited for chokepoints and lockdown at escape landing zones |
The difference between the 4,200 base health listed in the menu and the 12,000 to 13,000 HP observed in standard rounds has been noted during gameplay testing, though the exact scaling mechanic between the menu baseline and round start remains unconfirmed in official patch notes.
Abilities and the Earthquake Mechanic
The Brontosaurus kit relies on high direct damage and ground-based trap placement to offset its limited mobility.
- Bite and Heavy Stomp: The primary attack deals massive structural and vehicle damage. Testing shows a single direct strike can destroy a four-wheeler ATV and knock down substantial portions of survivor watchtowers.
- Earthquake (Slot 4 Ability): The Bronto rears up and slams the ground, leaving a field of jagged spikes in the terrain. The ability operates on an observed cooldown timer of approximately 45 seconds. Vehicles driving over the spiked area suffer continuous damage or destruction, which forces drivers out into the open. It also reaches survivors tucked into tight architectural geometry or cheese spots.
- Scent: Activates a tracking pulse that highlights survivor locations across the map, allowing the player to monitor whether survivors are clustering around landing pads or refueling.
- Roar: Produces a horn-like vocalization that alerts survivors to the dinosaur's presence.
Because the Bronto cannot outrun high-end survivor vehicles in open-field sprints, successful play revolves around pre-placing Earthquake spikes along narrow choke routes, bridge crossings, and the approaches to helicopter landing sites such as the Jungle, Canyon, or Docks sites.
Brontosaurus Skin Variations
Gameplay footage highlights at least six distinct skin cosmetics available for the Brontosaurus, each offering a distinct visual overhaul:
- Movie Bronto: The default cinematic design, modeled after traditional naturalistic sauropod textures.
- Bioluminescent Bronto: A dark-bodied skin highlighted with purple glowing energy lines across its neck, torso, and tail.
- Void Bronto: A pitch-black shadow silhouette accented by distinct bright eyes.
- Bright Bronto: A radiant, high-visibility skin that contrasts sharply with dark environments.
- Olympus Bronto: A blue-and-white lightning motif featuring active electric aura effects, observed with a starting health value of 7,300 in recorded gameplay.
- Green Dragon Bronto: A reptilian skin styled after Eastern mythical dragons, featuring an emerald palette and distinctive horn formations.
These skins alter the visual aesthetic and particle effects of the dinosaur while utilizing the core Brontosaurus animation set and Earthquake ability.
Strengths, Weaknesses, and Match Matchups
Gameplay tier testing by community creators places the Brontosaurus in the B-tier ranking among playable dinosaurs.
Primary Strengths
- Immense Durability: With in-match health pools reaching up to 13,000 HP, the Bronto can withstand prolonged gunfire from shotguns, rifles, and turrets far longer than speed-oriented theropods like the Dilophosaurus or basic Raptor.
- Anti-Vehicle Punishment: Small vehicles like ATVs cannot survive contact, and larger trucks lose heavy durability if they cross through an active Earthquake patch.
- Cheese Spot Clearing: Survivors attempting to hide inside narrow map geometry or atop low watchtowers can be dislodged directly by the area-of-effect radius of the stomp and spike traps.
Vulnerabilities
- Sluggish Pursuit: When sprint stamina is exhausted, survivors driving high-tier vehicles like the Lamborghini or the 25,500-bone Hypercar can pull away in straightaways.
- Helicopter Campers: On large maps like Canyon, if the extraction helicopter lands far from the Bronto's current position, reaching the landing zone before survivors board can be difficult without anticipating the spawn location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bones does the Brontosaurus cost in Primal Pursuit?
The Brontosaurus costs 27,000 bones in the in-game store, which players accumulate by completing rounds, dealing damage, and playing matches.
How does the Earthquake ability work on survivor vehicles?
Earthquake creates a bed of terrain spikes on roughly a 45-second cooldown. When survivor vehicles drive across these spikes, the vehicle takes rapid damage and can break down, forcing survivors out on foot where the Bronto can eliminate them with basic attacks.
Can the Brontosaurus catch the Hypercar in a straight race?
No. Recorded gameplay indicates that faster survivor vehicles easily outpace the Bronto's normal walking speed and can outrun its sprint. To defeat high-speed vehicles, the Bronto player must ambush drivers around corners, intercept them at fuel stops, or funnel them into Earthquake traps.
What skins are available for the Bronto?
Confirmed skins seen in-game include Movie Bronto, Bioluminescent Bronto, Void Bronto, Bright Bronto, Olympus Bronto, and Green Dragon Bronto.
