Varanus priscus
Nicknames : Meg · Mega · Lizard
A medium-sized terrestrial carnivore. Once its prey is envenomated by its stamina-hindering bite, escape becomes almost impossible. It also has some affinity for water.
On La Meute QC's Path of Titans server, Megalania (Varanus priscus) is a carnivore of the Terrestrial class rated 2/5 for damage, 2/5 for defence, 4/5 for land speed and 4/5 for survivability, taking 2 group slots. Growth is earned by staying alive, with no teleport.
An enormous monitor lizard, Megalania walks with sprawled limbs and swims in an eel-like motion. Low to the ground and well camouflaged, it effortlessly hides in foliage and creeps up on unsuspecting prey. Within range, it can burst forward and bite, injecting venom into the wounds.
Ability-point cost per slot.
Fast attack that causes light damage and venom.
A high-damage attack.
Gain 25% increased stamina regeneration during night.
See clearer underwater.
Gain 8% damage in a group with other medium carnivores. Stacks up to 5 times. 10% health recovery in a group, doesn't stack.
Gain increased attack when a nearby creature is envenomed.
Only able to eat meat; food drains much slower.
Can eat meat, fish, carrion, and bones. Fast food and water drain.
Can eat meat and fish, moderate food drain.
Immune to venom and poison but you take more damage.
Increases swim speed and swim turning speed by 10%.
Become able to dive underwater. Increases oxygen by 300%.
Increases swim speed by 10% and decreases swim stamina drain by 20%.
Increases jump height and decreases fall damage.
Increases outgoing venom damage by 50% for 10 seconds.
Megalania refers to an extinct giant monitor lizard, recognised as Megalania prisca or, more recently, Varanus priscus. It was part of the megafauna that inhabited southern Australia during the Pleistocene. The youngest known fossils date to about 50,000 years ago; the first humans to reach Australia may have encountered it and contributed to its extinction. Adults averaged 6 metres long and 600 kg. Megalania belongs to the family Varanidae.
🦴 Full scientific profileMostly terrestrial with some aquatic efficiency, Megalania is one of two playable animals with a venomous bite. High speed but low stamina regen unless resting: it is a burst attacker.
An ambush hunter: get as close as possible before striking, apply as much damage and venom as you can, then follow the prey to prevent it from resting and recovering. Targeting resting or sleeping enemies is the ideal tactic.
Megalania's venomous bite drains the target's stamina, making escape nearly impossible. On La Meute QC's realistic survival server, this mechanic is deadly: a venomated prey trying to flee runs out of stamina in seconds. Pair it with Toxic Scream (+50% venom damage for 10s) to maximize pressure.
Yes, but its group slot size is capped at 2. Duoing with another Megalania, All For One stacks up to +8% damage per medium carnivore (max 5 stacks). Compared to Metriacanthosaurus (also size 2 groups), Megalania brings venom where Metri brings heals — both complement each other well for a pair.
Megalania has a land speed of 4/5, making it a fast attacker for its tier, but a water speed of only 1/5. On La Meute QC, avoid the flooded areas of Riparia and stick to tall grass for ambushes, where its natural camouflage is most effective.
