The Argentavis is one of the most versatile and reliable flyers in the game, highly valued for its transport utility, resource hauling, and built-in mobile crafting capabilities. It’s an essential tame for any PvE survivor looking to expand their base, run efficient farming routes, or explore the map with heavy cargo in tow.
🚚 1. Heavy-Duty Cargo Transport
Argentavis has an excellent base weight stat and also provides weight reduction (50%) for key materials like metal, stone, crystal, obsidian, and organic polymer.
This makes it ideal for transporting resources from remote farming locations back to your base or outpost.
Its ability to fly while encumbered (within limits) allows for extremely efficient hauling routes.
🧰 2. Built-in Smithy and Crafting Station
The saddle functions as a mobile smithy, enabling you to craft tools, weapons, and structures on the go.
Perfect for building outposts, crafting replacements mid-expedition, or supporting resource operations in the field.
🛬 3. Corpse Retrieval and Tame Rescue
Argentavis can carry medium-sized creatures and player bodies, making it an excellent tool for:
Recovering gear from a fallen ally
Extracting unconscious tames
Relocating smaller tames between outposts
This utility is particularly useful on large or hostile maps where walking transport is inefficient or unsafe.
💉 4. Self-Healing Buff on Consumption
After consuming a corpse, Argentavis gains a brief regeneration buff, allowing it to heal quickly without food or waiting.
This makes it much more sustainable during long flights or risky expeditions through dangerous territory.
