RimWorld Odyssey Animals Guide & List
Written by Andrew Hammel
RimWorld Odyssey adds over 40 new animals, each with unique traits. Some help with hauling or mood, others are predators or trade food. A few need the Sentience Catalyst before they can be trained. This guide lists every animal from the Odyssey DLC, sorted alphabetically.
Complete List of All Animals in RimWorld Odyssey
Alligator
Large and slow on land. Deadly in water. Good for swamp defense if tamed.
Alpha Thrumbo
Extremely rare. High health, high value. Can scare enemies before combat starts.
Badger
Tough for its size. Works well as a backup fighter or early-game pet.
Bluebird
Tiny bird. Adds color and small mood boosts when kept in flocks.
Bog Hound
Toxic biome dog. Harder to tame but tougher than normal dogs.
Bullfrog
Basic frog. Can be hunted for food. Loud but harmless.
Colossus Toad
Oversized and slimy. Edible but unpleasant. Not very useful.
Crow
Clever and trainable. Can be used for hauling or basic tasks.
Flamingo
Fast and flashy. Works well for distraction or decoration. Can haul if upgraded.
Gorilla
High health. Not aggressive unless provoked. Hits hard when angry.
Greatwolf
Combat-ready predator. Strong, fast, and trainable.
Hermit Crab
Slow shell scavenger. Needs Sentience Catalyst to be useful. Can haul or defend once upgraded.
Heron
Tall water bird. Not useful but looks good in marshy bases.
Hippo
Huge herbivore. Harmless until provoked. Then it breaks bones.
Hive Queen
Spawns during insect events. Not tamable. Can’t move. Avoid.
Larva
Juvenile hive creature. Defends with sludge. Part of insect hives.
Lava Snail
Slow but heat-resistant. Farm animal with limited use. Safe in hot zones.
Locust
Flies short distances. Weak alone, deadly in groups.
Macaw
Colorful parrot. Can be trained. Good for beauty and mood.
Mastodon
Massive cold-weather beast. Drops warm hides. Can roar to disrupt enemies.
Megavole
Blind digging rodent. Aggressive when cornered. Can mine if upgraded.
Mink
Small and valuable. Good for trade colonies. Semi-aquatic.
Monitor Lizard
Venomous. Bites hard. Best used as a guard or combat pet.
Moose
Big deer. Good meat source. Strong and fast in snow.
Muskox
Heavy wool and cold tolerance. Slow but farm-friendly.
Otter
Playful swimmer. Can fish if trained. Works in river or ocean maps.
Panda
Cute and slow. Mostly decorative. Common pet in some colonies.
Peacock
Bright feathers. Helps mood. Can haul with Sentience Catalyst.
Penguin
Cold-climate swimmer. Slow on land. Fast in water.
Porcupine
Defensive rodent. Covered in quills. Not very trainable.
Prairie Dog
Mood support animal. Nuzzles colonists. Easy to care for.
Quail
Tiny bird. Early meat source or mood pet.
Scimitar Cat
Bioengineered predator. Fast and deadly. Great for ambushes.
Sea Lion
Large swimmer. Can assist with water hauling or defense.
Sea Turtle
Slow but steady. Hauls over water when upgraded.
Seal
Aquatic hunter. Can be trained to fish. Slower on land.
Sparrow
Flock bird. Easy to keep. Adds visual life and slight mood benefits.
Stone Crab
Hard-shelled and edible. Not trainable. Common trade meat.
Swan
Graceful but aggressive. Can haul and distract if upgraded.
Tiger
Solo killer. Great in combat. Must be trained carefully.
Vulture
Scavenger. Cleans corpses and waste. Not useful outside cleanup.
Walrus
Tanky cold-climate animal. Good for hauling or tanking with catalyst.
Wolverine
Small, angry, and vicious. Can fight enemies larger than itself.
Final Blurb
The Odyssey DLC adds more than just wildlife. These animals shape your colony’s survival, economy, and combat. Pick the right ones to tame, inject, or avoid… There’s an animal for every job.
FAQ
Q: How many animals were added in RimWorld Odyssey?
Over 40 new species were added, each with unique traits.
Q: Can all Odyssey animals be trained?
No. Some need a Sentience Catalyst before they unlock training options.
Q: Which animals help improve mood?
Sparrows, prairie dogs, bluebirds, macaws, and upgraded peacocks.
Q: Which animals are best in water maps?
Otters, seals, sea lions, penguins, and sea turtles all work well near water.
Q: What’s the rarest animal in the Odyssey DLC?
The Alpha Thrumbo. It’s very rare and only appears in certain events.
Partial content based on the RimWorld Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0). Original page: https://rimworldwiki.com/wiki/Odyssey_animals
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