Welcome to Metahub’s strategy guide in using and playing against the infamous Kentrosaurus. Many people believe that this “Survivor” tier dinosaur deserves nothing, but ever since the buff in 1.3, Kentrosaurus has played quite a phenomenal role in countering many other creatures. A good Kentrosaurus player must understand and read opponent strategies and learn to counter their moves. A good instinct will go a long way. With outstanding counterattacking potential, Kentrosaurus can easily kill multiple dinosaurs before being taken down itself. Here are some tips in understanding Kentrosaurus’ place in the meta.

Moveset

Superiority Strike:

With the addition of this move, Kentrosaurus becomes a massive threat to raptors and debuff creatures. A -33% speed plus cleanse on every turn can be devastating to squishy creatures.

Thagomizer:

A better slowing move than Decelerating Impact. Not much to talk about since it is Kentrosaurus’ only high damaging move. Kentrosaurus does fairly decent damage, but is not going to break through armour and kill high-level tanks.

Instant Cripple:

An amazing counter to high damaging moves. Know what your opponent will use and counter all of their damages. It has a 1 turn cooldown!! Kentrosaurus’ best control ability should be used effectively else he becomes useless.

Counter – Attack (Passive):

Gives a bit more damage to Kentrosaurus’ kit. Can deal some nice damage when switching in or when you want to finish that 3 health tank. 0.5x damage is quite minimal though so do not overestimate the damage.

Basic Strategy

When playing Kentrosaurus, we would suggest sending him first. Kentrosaurus lacks damage and survivability, but makes up for it in his abilities to counter. You can test the waters without overcommitting too many of your strongest dinosaurs. Time your Instant Cripple to counter the opponent’s strongest move (Rampages, Pounces, etc.).

Standard Combo: VS Raptors:

Matchups

Indoraptor Actually easier to counter than Indom since Indoraptor doesn’t have the immunity buff. Watch his Cleanse and Defense Shattering Rampage. You should be fine since Rampage has a 1 turn CD + delay while Instant Cripple has 1 turn. Your cripple should be up every time his rampage is up. Difficulty: 9/10 Ankyntrosaurus An absolute monster upgrade, but lacks Superiority Strike meaning you may be able to out speed him. Note Anykyntrosaurus has tons of health and armor. Would suggest swapping to a tank buster if possible. Difficulty: 7/10 Indominus Rex Don’t even bother. Unless you’re extremely lucky. That immunity ruins you. Difficulty: 10/10 Pyrritator Pyrritator was knocked down to Alpha in the last Metahub tier list, but that does not mean he isn’t part of the meta. One of the better raptors since 1.3, Pyrritator can prove to be a challenge against Kentrosaurus. Counter either Rampage with Instant Cripple, play Superiority Strike for the Cleanse and finish his low health pool with thagomizer. Difficulty: 5/10 Stegodeus Stegodeus. He’s going to be slower, but that also means you can’t penetrate his armor and massive health pool. Would suggest switching to a high damage tank buster to counter. Else, Thagomizer and Superiority Strike constantly. He doesn’t do too much damage, but save your Instant Cripple for Rampage. Difficulty: 8/10 Stegoceratops An annoying dinosaur to counter. Hits you with a slow you can cleanse, but it’s Stun City from there. If you can survive 3 turns, you should be fine. Most Stegoceratops players use Slowing Impact, Greater Stunning Strike, Stunning Impact in that order. Save Instant Cripple for those “Impact” moves. A good combo would be Instant Cripple -> Superiority Strike -> Instant Cripple/Thagomizer Difficulty: 8/10 Spinotahraptor We see more of these raptors compared to other raptors in Sorna Marshes. Should be fairly easy to counter, but watch out for his bleed. Raptor Counter Combo till victory! Difficulty: 4/10

Parting Words

Kentrosaurus can be quite the monster if used effectively. What he lacks in armor and health, he gains in control. Focus on countering moves and slowing speedy dinos to claim victory in Jurassic World Alive. What do you guys think about Kentrosaurus? If you have any questions or wish to join this discussion, let us know in the comments or join Metahub’s Discord Server!