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icon: jurassic-saga:inventory/deinonychus_coin
history:
  - version: 0.1.11
    date: 13.08.2026
    changes:
      - Added Deinonychus
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    This creature is still not fully implemented, you must enable Experimental Features to be able get it. It's also
    subjected to changes!
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    The last update on this page was on: 13th August 2026 (v0.2.1)
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# Deinonychus antirrhopus

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| | |
|---|---|
| **Health** | Adult 100 Health (x50 Hearts) |
| **Behavior** | Hostile |
| **Diet** | Carnivore |
| **Size** | 4 Blocks Long, 2 Blocks Tall |
| **Drops** | Deinonychus Raw Meat, Deinonychus Remains |
| **Breedable** | Not yet implemented |
| **Obtained** | Fossil Revival |
| **Egg Type** | Alligator Egg |
| **Time Period** | Early Cretaceous |
| **Achievement** | Stolen Identity |


*Deinonychus*, meaning **"terrible claw,"** is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur from the **Early Cretaceous** of North America.  
It is one of the most significant dinosaurs in paleontological history  its discovery played a major role in establishing the connection between dinosaurs and modern birds.

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## Appearance
- Medium-sized, lightly built dromaeosaurid with strong hind limbs
- Prominent sickle claw on the second toe, typical of raptors
- Likely feathered, though exact coverage is unknown
- **Male**: Rich dark-brown base coat with bold golden-yellow spots and blotches across the back, sides, and tail, reminiscent of a leopard's pattern; cream-white underbelly
- **Female**: Uniformly dark brown across the entire body with no spotting for better camouflage; cream-white underbelly
- In-game size: **4 blocks long** and **2 blocks tall**

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## Behavior
- **Hostile**: Will only attack players and mobs when approached from behind  approaching head-on will not provoke an attack
- Fast and agile, making it a dangerous encounter if it gets behind you

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## Obtaining
Deinonychus does not spawn naturally. To obtain one, you must:
1. Enable [Experimental Features]($references/experimental)
2. Find ![](@jurassic-saga:textures/item/natural/entity/animal/jp2/deinonychus/deinonychus_fossil_remains) [**Deinonychus Remains**]($content/items/fossil) or fossils
3. Use the fossil revival process to create a Deinonychus
4. Hatch from an **Alligator Egg** type egg

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## Diet
- **Carnivore**: feeds on <img src="https://i.imgur.com/4K6xsJA.gif" width={32} height={32} style={{imageRendering: "pixelated"}}/> meat sources and insects

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## Drops
When defeated, Deinonychus may drop:
- ![](@jurassic-saga:textures/item/natural/entity/animal/jp2/deinonychus/deinonychus_fossil_remains) [**Deinonychus Remains**]($content/items/fossil)
- ![](@jurassic-saga:textures/item/natural/entity/animal/jp2/deinonychus/deinonychus_raw) [**Deinonychus Raw Meat**]($content/items/meats)

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## Sounds

### Nothing Found

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## Gallery
### Development Images
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            <img width={256} src="https://i.imgur.com/KLUT5yW.png" alt="Deinonychus Showcase"/>
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Deinonychus Showcase
<sup>[[1]](https://discord.com/channels/476209601075740672/620220431294529536/1003066848826372157)</sup>
</div>
        </td>
    </tr>
</table>

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## <img width={64} src="https://i.imgur.com/DTOgOBL.png" alt="Mr.DNA"/> Mr. DNA's Fun Trivia
- Not Implemented

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## Variants

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**Male**

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**Female**

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**Baby**

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