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The Hackatoo is a medium-sized Sharp Class dragon that first appeared in Dragons: Rise of Berk.

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What class does the Hackatoo dragon belong to in Dragons: Rise of Berk? toggle section
The Hackatoo dragon belongs to the Sharp Class in the game Dragons: Rise of Berk.
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What is the unique ability of the Hackatoo dragon in collecting wood? toggle section
The Hackatoo dragon has a unique ability to collect wood thanks to its axe-like snout. This sharp feature allows the Hackatoo to cut through trees with ease, making it a master at gathering wood. However, it's important to note that this impulsive and reckless dragon sometimes gets its snout stuck in the tree it's cutting!
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What happens when a Hackatoo egg is laid at a high altitude? toggle section
When a Hackatoo egg is laid at a high altitude, it remains attached to the trees thanks to the spines it is covered in. This unique adaptation allows the Hackatoo eggs to stay safe and secure in their lofty nests until they are ready to hatch.
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When the Hackatoo shoots fireballs, its crest gives the impression that it's laughing.
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The Hackatoo, a medium-sized Sharp Class dragon in Dragons: Rise of Berk, has a couple of unique abilities. It possesses an axe-like snout that can be used as a weapon or tool. Additionally, it has impressive firepower, making it a formidable opponent in battles. However, it's worth noting that its snout can get stuck on wood, which is considered a weakness.
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Official Description[]

This impulsive and reckless member of the Sharp Class is a master at collecting wood... so long as its axe-like snout doesn't get stuck in the tree it's cutting!
The Hackatoo's crest makes it seem like it's laughing while it shoots fireballs from a distance in battle.
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Physical Appearance[]

Egg[]

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Hackatoo eggs are normally found brown, with darker brown stripes and covered with at least three rows of spines running down its length. It is said that Hackatoos lay their eggs in trees at high altitudes, where they remain attached thanks to the spines they are covered in.

Hatchling to Adult[]

Hackatoos have long bodies, necks, and tails with six legs with very sharp claws. Their most notable feature is the large bladed beak that they use to cut trees, this powerful weapon is all the more dangerous with the Hackatoo's highly reinforced spine to soak up the impact and strong muscles that let it dart its head forward like a drawn bow.

Titan Wing[]

Titan Wing Hackatoo

Titan Wing Hackatoos are larger with blue bodies and orange wings. They have six legs and long, slender bodies. Their claws and spines are orangish-yellow and the bottom of their necks are purple.

Abilities[]

Axe-like Snout[]

The Hackatoo can use its axe-like snout to cut down trees and combat enemies.

Firepower[]

The Hackatoo shoots ball-shaped fireballs, similar to those of a Rumblehorn, in quick successions before charging again.

Weaknesses[]

Snout Stuck on Wood[]

The snout of a Hackatoo can get stuck into a tree if it's too thick. Since it is described to be reckless, it is supposed that Hackatoos can overestimate themselves when it comes to cutting trees, causing them to often get stuck.

Behavior and Personality[]

Hackatoos are described to be reckless and impulsive, often getting their snouts stuck in trees if they are not able to cut them.

Some individuals, such as Cloudcarver, exhibit an understanding of abstract imagery, in Cloudcarver's case, this translates at shaping clouds into objects he has eaten. Incidentally, he also demonstrates that Hackatoos have a varied carnivorous diet.

Appearances[]

Games[]

Dragons: Rise of Berk[]

The Hackatoo has only appeared in this game as an original species by Ludia.


Trivia[]

  • The Hackatoo's name is a portmanteau of the words "hacksaw" and "cockatoo".
  • It is possible that the Hackatoo stays on its back two legs to look larger and to scare away predators.
  • The Hackatoo's back four legs are bendable both forward and inwards, meaning the back four legs don't have knees and elbows.

References[]

Hackatoo uses Creative Commons Licensed content from the Rise of Berk Wiki page Hackatoo. The list of authors can be found on the page revision history (view authors).

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