The Chimera is one of the most elusive and legendary creatures in Raise Animals. Obtaining it is a significant challenge that requires precise steps and a perfect run. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to find, tame, and add the Chimera to your collection.
Prerequisites for Your Chimera Run
Before you begin your hunt, you must meet several critical conditions. Failure to do any of these will prevent the Chimera from appearing.
Unlock the Everdawn Map: You must have the Everdawn map unlocked to access the necessary biomes.
Required Biomes: You need access to four biomes: Everdawn, Jungle, Savannah, and one additional map of any type.
A Single, Flawless Run: The most challenging rule is that you must perform all the steps in a single playthrough without dying or using Robux to revive. If you die, you must start over from the beginning.
The Three Wild Animals You Must Ride
The core mechanic for spawning the Chimera is riding three specific wild animals in a strict sequence. It is crucial to note that animals chosen from the starting menu do NOT count. You must find and mount these animals in the wild during your run.
The required order is:
Lion
Dragon
Snake
Step-by-Step Spawn Guide
Follow these steps in order to make the Chimera appear.
Step 1: Ride a Wild Lion in the Savannah
Your first target is the Lion, which is often the most difficult step due to its rarity.
Location: Head to the Savannah biome.
Strategy: The wild Lion has an extremely low spawn rate, estimated at around 1%. You will need to be patient and make multiple passes through the Savannah. Using a fast animal from the start can help you cycle through biome spawns more quickly.
Step 2: Ride a Wild Dragon in Everdawn
The Dragon is your second target and has its own set of prerequisites.
Unlocking the Dragon: To make the Dragon appear, you must first reach 5,000 meters in your run. This will spawn the Phoenix.
Ride the Wild Phoenix: Find and mount the wild Phoenix.
Location: While riding the Phoenix, you must enter the Everdawn biome. Only then will the wild Dragon begin to spawn. Find it and ride it to complete the second step.
Step 3: Ride a Wild Snake in the Jungle
The final animal in the sequence is the Snake, which is the most straightforward to find.
Location: Travel to the Jungle biome.
Strategy: The Snake is a common spawn in the Jungle. You should be able to find and ride one without much trouble.
How to Tame the Chimera
Once you have successfully ridden the Lion, Dragon, and Snake in that exact order, the Chimera will spawn directly in front of you.
The taming process is similar to other rare animals:
Jump On: Leap onto the Chimera’s back.
Maintain Hearts: The Chimera starts with three hearts. Your goal is to keep these hearts from depleting by avoiding all obstacles and environmental hazards.
Complete the Taming: If you can survive the taming mini-game without losing all your hearts, the Chimera will be yours.
Chimera Stats and Abilities
After successfully taming it, here’s what the Chimera offers:
Speed: Ranges between 12 and 16.
Hearts: 3
Coin Earnings: 5,000 coins.
Ability – Chimera Wrath: The Chimera has a unique, rotating ability that cycles randomly between attacks from its different heads:
Snake Tail: Releases a poison burst.
Lion Head: Lets out a fear roar.
Dragon Head: Shoots a fireball explosion.
Goat Head: Performs a charging attack.
Important Note: As of now, some of these abilities are known to be inconsistent and their exact effects are not fully clear. The Chimera’s Wrath is impressive in concept but may not always be reliable in practice.
Is the Chimera Worth It?
Currently, the Chimera serves more as a prestigious trophy than a top-tier “meta” animal.
Pros: It is an incredibly rare and unique collection piece with fantastic animations and high coin earnings.
Cons: Its base speed is relatively low, its signature ability is unstable, and the effort required to obtain it is immense compared to more powerful and easier-to-use animals like the Savannah Ninja or Phoenix.
For most players, it is a long-term goal for bragging rights. However, future game updates have the potential to buff the Chimera and make it a more competitive choice.
Conclusion
Getting the Chimera in Raise Animals is a true test of skill, patience, and luck. To summarize, you must complete a single, deathless run where you ride a wild Lion in the Savannah, a wild Dragon in Everdawn (after riding a Phoenix), and finally a wild Snake in the Jungle. While it may not be the most practical animal in the game currently, the pride of owning a Chimera makes the arduous journey worthwhile for dedicated collectors.