BOSS · Astraeos
Manticore (Astraeos)
The Scorched Earth Manticore was added as an Astraeos bossfight in the February 2026 Mega Update.
Encounter: Astraeos Manticore Arena
Verified
Manticore requirements
Fire Talon×2
Lightning Talon×2
Poison Talon×2
Artifact of the Gatekeeper×1
Artifact of the Crag×1
Artifact of the Destroyer×1
Strategy
Use the same fundamentals as Scorched Earth: strong ground creatures plus ranged damage for airborne phases.
Tek / engram unlocks
Tek GauntletsTek GeneratorTek LeggingsTek ReplicatorTek Trough
Manticore requirements
Fire Talon×10
Lightning Talon×10
Poison Talon×10
Artifact of the Gatekeeper×1
Artifact of the Crag×1
Artifact of the Destroyer×1
Strategy
Bring a strong bred army, good saddles and enough ranged ammunition to maintain pressure while airborne.
Tek / engram unlocks
Tapejara Tek SaddleTek Dedicated StorageTek RifleTek Shield
Manticore requirements
Fire Talon×20
Lightning Talon×20
Poison Talon×20
Artifact of the Gatekeeper×1
Artifact of the Crag×1
Artifact of the Destroyer×1
Strategy
Prepare for an endgame boss fight with strong saddles, high stats and rider survivability.
Tek / engram unlocks
Cloning ChamberTek ForcefieldTek GrenadeTek Teleporter
