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Achatina identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Passive

Achatina

Also called Aberrant Achatina.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsSweet Vegetable Cake, Giant Bee Honey
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Sweet Vegetable Cake, Giant Bee Honey. If it takes enough damage, it will retreat into its shell, making it very easy to kill it before the torpor from tranquillizers can knock it out. A tamed Achatina will only eat , so it is advised to not tame an Achatina unless one has
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DangerLow
cementing pasteorganic polymerstonetravelcarryutilityinvertebrates

Species: Achatina limusegnis. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes (Because they have no gender, two babies are born.). Rideable: No.

The Achatina is unable to climb over a railing, but can still glitch through it whilst wandering. If it is filled with stone, it does not adversely affect resource production but does prevent them from moving and thus escaping their pens. The Achatina is unable to climb over a railing, but can still glitch through it whilst wandering. If it is filled with st

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Acrocanthosaurus identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Acrocanthosaurus

Known variants: X-Acrocanthosaurus.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Raw Meat, Cooked Meat, Raw Fish Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Raw Meat, Cooked Meat, Raw Fish Meat. Since the Acrocanthosaurus is immune to ranged tranquilizers, the only way to render one unconscious is by feeding it , , or whenever it
MapsThe Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Extinction, Ragnarok, Valguero, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
travelbossutilitydinosaurs

Species: Acrocanthosaurus aegis. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

= Tank - While in its shield stance, Acrocanthosaurus will be able to tank damage. While it is taking damage in this state, it will build up its adrenaline.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Allosaurus

Known variants: Brute, X Variant.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble. The Allosaurus has high torpor, similar to a , but tames quickly once knocked unconscious. This strategy, in particular, is useful if you want to tame the alpha Allosaurus, as separating and killing its pack mates will remove its Alpha buff, weakening it si
MapsThe Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
travelutilitydinosaurs

Species: Allosaurus therotribus. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

The Allosaurus is an excellent mount for varying purposes, both on its own and with a pack. In terms of stats, it tends to form the middle ground between the smaller carnivores and the larger apex predators but still has the utility that makes it an excellent addition for end-game content.

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Amargasaurus identification image Special

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Aggressive

Amargasaurus

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble, Extraordinary Kibble
RequirementsSpecial taming method. Add team-reviewed requirements before attempting. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble, Extraordinary Kibble. Amargasaurus have a highly unique taming process, being one of the few animals for which tranq-and-feeding is not an option. This feeding, and every subsequent feeding, provides a boost in taming progress,
MapsLost Island
DangerHigh
traveldinosaurs

Species: Amargasaurus Titanicus. Tameable: Yes (Requires Insulating Soup, and combat with wild creatures). Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

Arguably one of the hardest creatures to tame in ARK 1, the Amargasaurus strengths do not lie in raw damage, but in its special abilities and a health pool higher than a rex. An Amargasaurus is a formidable mount that can apply burn, freeze, and damage debuff with a single attack based on its spike mode. = Arguably one of the hardest creatures to tame in ARK

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Andrewsarchus identification image Passive

Aquatic · Omnivore · Opportunistic

Andrewsarchus

Food/itemsGiant Bee Honey
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Giant Bee Honey. Andrewsarchus can only be tamed non-violently rather than through the knockout methods. To be able to tame the creature, you need to throw the (from your hot bar and not directly from your inventory) near it.
MapsFjordur
DangerMedium
travelcarryutilitymammalmammals

Species: Andrewsarchus mongoliensis. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

The Andrewsarchus makes an excellent early-game tame for starting on Fjordur, as the honey required to tame it can easily be harvested from certain rock nodes near its territories, without incurring the wrath of a defending hive of bees. Boasting a beefy stat spread, an Andrewsarchus can easily provide some peace, safety, and security for your starting adven

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Anglerfish identification image Knockout

Aquatic · Carnivore · Opportunistic

Anglerfish

Also called angler, Aberrant Anglerfish.

Known variants: Aberrant, Aberrant Anglerfish, Anglerfish Ghost, Eerie Angler.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. A good strategy is to bring a tough underwater mount, such as a Plesiosaur, and set it to passive. Ideally, the best place to tame Anglerfish is The Emerald Forest on Valguero, since Abberant Anglerfish will frequently spawn in the shallow creeks here.
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DangerMedium
fishtravelutility

Species: Melanocetus anglerpescum. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming. Known variants: Aberrant Anglerfish, Anglerfish Ghost, Eerie Angler.

Note that the Angler does not require a saddle to ride, making it a decent mount for seafaring survivors who are short on resources.

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Ankylosaurus identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Docile

Ankylosaurus

Also called Aberrant Ankylosaurus, Abyssal Ankylosaurus.

Known variants: Abyssal, Aberrant, Aberrant Ankylosaurus, Ankylosaurus Ghost, Eerie Ankylosaurus, X-Ankylosaurus.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. Ankylosaurus is relatively easy to knock out due to its slow movement speed. The best method to knock it out would be using Tranquilizer Darts,Tranq Spear Bolts or Tranquilizer Arrows, but if neither are available then a simple Slingshot will do the trick bu
MapsAquatica
DangerMedium
metaltravelcarryutilitydinosaurs

Group: Abyssal Creatures, Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Species: Ankylosaurus crassacutis. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Aberrant Ankylosaurus, Ankylosaurus Ghost, Eerie Ankylosaurus, X-Ankylosaurus.

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Knockout

Bird · Carnivore · Fearful

Archaeopteryx

Food/itemsSimple Kibble, Chitin
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble, Chitin. It would be best to use darts to knock one out, as a Bow or Crossbow could easily kill it. Once tamed, the Archaeopteryx will only eat Chitin, albeit at a slow pace as they give plenty of food.
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DangerMedium
carryutilitydinosaurdinosaurs

Species: Archaeopteryx magnamilvum.

This section describes how to react in an encounter with the Archaeopteryx.

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Knockout

Bird · Carnivore · Territorial

Argentavis

Known variants: Argentavis Ghost, Argentustus, Astral Argentavis, Eerie Argentavis, VR Argentavis, X-Argentavis.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble. (This strategy is generally not recommended for players using crossbows with less than 300% Weapon Damage, as the Argentavis will flee out of range before the necessary tranquilizers can be administered. , they are easy to tame and nearby) and shoot with yo
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DangerHigh
travelcarryutilitybirds

Species: Argentavis atrocollum. Known variants: Argentavis Ghost, Argentustus, Astral Argentavis, Eerie Argentavis, VR Argentavis, X-Argentavis.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Arthropluera

Also called Aberrant Arthropluera.

Known variants: Aberrant, Aberrant Arthropluera, Corrupted Arthropluera, Eerie Arthropluera, Lightning Arthropluera.

Food/itemsSpoiled Meat
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Spoiled Meat. Arthropluera is tamed non-violently, rather than through the use of tranquilizers. The Arthro will not be tameable if it is trying to attack another creature or is feeding on a corpse, so you must remove any such distractions from the area, or lure the Arthro to a more secluded a
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DangerHigh
metalstonewoodthatchinvertebrates

Species: Arthropluera felsanguis. Known variants: Aberrant Arthropluera, Corrupted Arthropluera, Eerie Arthropluera, Lightning Arthropluera.

Damage Test on Official Server with a level 225 Arthropluera with 455% Melee damage. Just using the left-click melee attack. = Damage Test on Official Server with a level 225 Arthropluera with 455% Melee damage. Just using the left-click melee attack.

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Astrodelphis identification image Passive

Bird · Carnivore · Curious

Astrodelphis

Food/itemsElement
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Element. Astrodelphis are tamed non-violently, rather than through the usual methods. To tame it, you need to pet the creature twice, then feed it with .
MapsGenesis: Part 2
DangerMedium
travelmammalmammals

Breedable: yes. Rideable: Flying.

The Astrodelphis Starwing Saddle comes equipped with thrusters, allowing it to shift between modes of flight, as well as laser cannons that instantly hit targets in front of it. The saddle also fires homing energy blasts when holding and is fired upon release.

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Knockout

Aquatic · Piscivore · Territorial

Baryonyx

Also called Aberrant Baryonyx.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. If this is not a possibility, use your flyer to navigate to a safe location and begin tranquilizing it.
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DangerHigh
swimmingdinosaurdinosaurs

Species: Baryonyx aquafulgur.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Basilisk

Also called Alpha Basilisk.

Known variants: Alpha.

Food/itemsRaw Meat, Meat
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Raw Meat, Meat. The Basilisk is tamed non-violently, rather than through the use of tranquilizers. To tame one, the player must use fertilized s on Aberration or fertilized on Genesis: Part 1.
MapsAberration, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur
DangerHigh
reptilereptiles

Species: Serpens regulus. Breedable: Yes (Only in .).

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Passive

Aquatic · Carnivore · Passive

Basilosaurus

Also called Brute Basilosaurus.

Known variants: Brute.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble. === === Taming Basilosaurus are passively tamed and are docile, they won't fight back even when attacked. However they can be incredibly difficult to tame for beginners who come unprepared.
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DangerLow
swimmingmammalmammals

Species: Basilosaurus solatiumfecit. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Languorous

Beelzebufo

Also called Aberrant Beelzebufo.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. However be careful as its attack has a long range and can tranquilize you. Therefore use a high cliff but not too high so you can easily shoot your shots and easily slide the cliff to feed it.
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DangerMedium
amphibians

Species: Beelzebufo palucocus.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Territorial

Bison

Food/itemsMejoberry, Superior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Mejoberry, Superior Kibble. === The Bison prefers s over other berries and any of the , and its preferred kibble is . === K.O The Bison is a simple knockout tame.
MapsRagnarok, Valguero, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
mammalmammals

Species: Bison Matrislac. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Skittish

Burrowbuck

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble, Rockarrot
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble, Rockarrot. The Burrowbuck is a passive tame that requires patience, stealth, and misdirection. * Taming Food: Pack plenty of (fastest/most effective) or s (easy to farm) in your last hotbar slot.
MapsValguero, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, Ragnarok, Extinction, Astraeos
DangerLow
newmammalmammals

Species: Antilolexus saxatilis. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Defensive

Carbonemys

Also called Aberrant Carbonemys.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. Instead you should look to a few other methods of knocking one out.
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DangerMedium
reptilereptiles

Species: Carbonemys obibimus. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Carcharodontosaurus

Food/itemsElement, Giant Bee Honey
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Element, Giant Bee Honey. If your offering is not enough to completely fill the trust meter in one feeding, the Carcha will not hesitate to eat you after it's finished with your offering. * PvE vs PvP: It can actually be more difficult to tame a Carcha on PvE settings than
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DangerHigh
dinosaurs

Species: Carcharodontosaurus medicupestis. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Carnotaurus

Also called Aberrant Carnotaurus, Alpha Carnotaurus.

Known variants: Aberrant, Alpha.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. Often, the best method would be using a Scorpion and/or Tranquilizer Arrows, but it can be done with other methods of applying torpor, albeit at a greater risk. An easy way to keep a carno at a good enough range to hit it safely with tranquilizers is to buil
MapsServer notes pending
DangerHigh
dinosaurs

Species: Carnotaurus pressor. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Aberrant Carnotaurus, Alpha Carnotaurus, Astral Carnotaurus, Corrupted Carnotaurus, Eerie Alpha Carno, Eerie Carno, Lightning Carnotaurus, Revenant Carnotaurus, R-Carnotaurus, Skeletal Carnotaurus, VR Carnotaurus.

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Knockout

Aquatic · Herbivore · Friendly

Castoroides

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble, Mejoberry
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble, Mejoberry. === The Beavers are not hard to down, as it only takes around 9 tranquilizer darts to down a lvl 75, so just using darts while it's chasing you should work fine. The Beavers drops very rapidly so it is very important to fire tranquilizers in rapi
MapsServer notes pending
DangerMedium
swimmingmammalmammals

Species: Castoroides feliconcisor. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming.

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Ceratosaurus identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Extremely Aggressive

Ceratosaurus

Known variants: Ceratosaurus Ghost.

Food/itemsExtraordinary Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Once you have located a Ceratosaurus of your choice you will need to feed one of your tames the cocktail which will give it a status effect that will attract wild Ceratosaurus for 180 seconds (3 minutes). Once it has become totally drunk it will slowly wander around passively and you can then begin to passive fee
MapsThe Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Extinction, Ragnarok, Valguero, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
dinosaurs

Species: Ceratosaurus punctura. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Ceratosaurus Ghost.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Territorial

Chalicotherium

Food/itemsStimberry
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Stimberry. The Chalicotherium is unable to be tamed through the standard tranquilize-and-feed methods, and must be tamed non-violently. To feed it, place on the last slot of your hotbar, then when approached press use (default ) to feed it.
MapsServer notes pending
DangerHigh
mammalmammals

Species: Chalicotherium obsidioequus. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Corrupted Chalicotherium, Eerie Chalicotherium, Lightning Chalicotherium, Obsidioequus, VR Chalicotherium.

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Non-tameable

Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Cnidaria

Also called Aberrant Cnidaria.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
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DangerHigh
swimminginvertebrates

Species: Cnidaria omnimorph. Tameable: No. Breedable: No. Rideable: No.

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Special

Aquatic · Omnivore · Reactive

Coelacanth

Food/itemsFish Basket
RequirementsSpecial taming method. Read the link before attempting. Required or commonly listed food/items: Fish Basket. Just put food (meat or fish) in their inventory and force feed, if necessary. Note that while they can be tamed, there is no practical reason at this time to do so, as all their uses can be achieved just as easily with their Wild counterparts.
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DangerMedium
swimmingfish

Species: Coelacanth nutritia. Known variants: Aberrant Coelacanth, Eerie Coelacanth, Valentines Coelacanth.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Curious

Compy

Food/itemsRaw Prime Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Raw Prime Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat. === Taming a Compy can be either the easiest, or the most dreadful tame a player can experience. Be careful if you have knocked multiple Compies unconscious, as they can quickly and suddenly wake up without warning, giving the others a c
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DangerMedium
dinosaurs

Species: Compsognathus curiosicarius.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Skittish

Cosmo

Food/itemsChitin
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Chitin. Cosmo is tamed non-violently using and . The Seed will give significantly more taming progress, but it is not necessary, as you can use Chitin alone to tame them.
MapsAberration, Valguero, Astraeos
DangerLow
invertebrates

Species: Cosmophasis Luxtextor. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Extremely Aggressive

Cryolophosaurus

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Raw Meat, Cooked Meat, Raw Fish Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Raw Meat, Cooked Meat, Raw Fish Meat. ===Preferred Food Taming Method=== Due to the extreme aggression of a Cryolophosaurus to almost everything else, isolating it is critica
MapsLost Colony
DangerHigh
newdinosaurs

Species: Cryolophosaurus glacialis. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Daeodon

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble.
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DangerHigh
mammalmammals

Species: Daeodon comedentis. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Non-tameable

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Extremely Territorial

Deathworm

Also called Alpha Deathworm.

Known variants: Alpha.

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsScorched Earth, Ragnarok, Genesis: Part 1, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Astraeos
DangerHigh
bossinvertebrates

Species: Khorkoi arrakis. Tameable: No. Known variants: Alpha Deathworm, Iceworm Male, Iceworm Queen, Lightning Deathworm.

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Non-tameable

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Deinonychus

Known variants: Deinonychus Ghost.

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsValguero, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur
DangerHigh
travelutilitydinosaurs

Species: Deinonychus magna pede. Tameable: No (Adults cannot be tamed, but can be hatched.). Known variants: Deinonychus Ghost.

The Deinonychus is a versatile tame capable of many unusual, but useful abilities that give it an edge in both combat and merely getting around the map. Pack Screech: One of the most simple abilities it has at its disposal, that it shares with many of ARK's creatures, and one players are often quite familiar with before they get on the saddle of a Deinonychu

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Deinosuchus identification image Passive

Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Deinosuchus

Known variants: Aberrant Deinosuchus, Astral Deinosuchus, X-Deinosuchus.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Raw Meat, Cooked Meat
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Raw Meat, Cooked Meat.
MapsThe Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Extinction, Ragnarok, Valguero, Astraeos
DangerHigh
travelreptilereptiles

Species: Deinosuchus sanguineus. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Astral Deinosuchus.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Territorial

Dilophosaur

Known variants: Corrupted Dilophosaur, Eerie Dilophosaur, Lightning Dilophosaur, R-Dilophosaur, Revenant Dilophosaur, VR Dilophosaur.

Food/itemsBasic Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Basic Kibble. When taming the Dilophosaur, a slingshot is preferred for knocking it unconscious. It will only take a couple hits on a lower level Dilophosaur to knock it out, and leave it with just over half its health.
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DangerHigh
dinosaurs

Species: Dilophosaurus sputatrix. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No. Known variants: Corrupted Dilophosaur, Eerie Dilophosaur, Lightning Dilophosaur, R-Dilophosaur, Revenant Dilophosaur, VR Dilophosaur.

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Dimetrodon identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Reactive

Dimetrodon

Also called Aberrant Dimetrodon.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble, Raw Fish Meat, Raw Meat, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Raw Prime Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble, Raw Fish Meat, Raw Meat, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Fish Meat, Raw Prime Meat.
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DangerMedium
synapsids

Species: Dimetrodon calorector. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No.

This section describes how to react in an encounter with the Dimetrodon.

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Diplocaulus identification image Knockout

Aquatic · Piscivore · Skittish

Diplocaulus

Also called Aberrant Diplocaulus.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsSimple Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble. Sneak up on a Diplocaulus and throw a bola on it to keep it from fleeing, then proceed to violently tame it. Another method, likely preferred given the dangers of the swamps it is found in, is to pick it up out of the water with a flying mount and tame it in
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DangerLow
travelamphibians

Species: Diplocaulus natatorinutrix. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming (Can only be ridden underwater.).

This section describes how to react in an encounter with the Diplocaulus.

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Diplodocus identification image Passive

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Naive

Diplodocus

Also called Aberrant Diplodocus.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble, Berries, Crops
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble, Berries, Crops. Note: Although the DevKit has data for taming with Vegetables, the Diplodocus doesn't accept these as food for passive taming. Diplodocus is able to be both traditionally knockout tamed or passive tamed.
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DangerMedium
traveldinosaurs

Species: Diplodocus insulaprincep. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Direwolf

Known variants: Astral Direwolf, Direwolf Ghost, Eerie Dire Wolf, Revenant Direwolf, R-Direwolf, Spirit Direwolf.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble. Lower levels take 4-12 tranq arrows. Another way is use a bola and just keep winding it up to stop as many as you need and just tranquilize it until the animal is unconscious.
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DangerHigh
travelmammalmammals

Species: Canis maxdirus. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Astral Direwolf, Direwolf Ghost, Eerie Dire Wolf, Revenant Direwolf, R-Direwolf, Spirit Direwolf.

Apart from howling to achieve alpha pack boost, the direwolf can also sniff out (once activating said ability) for both unopened explorer notes and buried/camouflaged dino like Purlovia , Basilisk , Reaper King and Rock Drake marked with a blue mask icon.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Oblivious

Dodo

Also called Aberrant Dodo.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsBasic Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Basic Kibble. === Dodos are easy to tame; you can easily knock them out with your fists or by using a to the head. It is advised to not use anything other than these to knock out a Dodo, as anything else will have a high chance of killing it.
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DangerLow
birdbirds

Species: Raphus replicare. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No. Known variants: Aberrant Dodo, Bunny Dodo, Dodo Wyvern, DodoRex, Eerie Dodo, Mouser, Party Dodo, Zomdodo.

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Docile

Doedicurus

Also called Aberrant Doedicurus.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble, Rockarrot, Mejoberry
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble, Rockarrot, Mejoberry. === Doedicurus prefer any of the ( , , , and ) over berries when being tamed. Doedicurus take a very long amount of time to tame with Mejo or normal , so try to invest in Regular kibble if possible.
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DangerMedium
mammalmammals

Species: Doedicurus custosaxum. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Aquatic · Carnivore · Territorial

Dunkleosteus

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Meat. === Lure into a cave where you can use a rifle to tranq the Dunkleosteus, requires a creature that can go on land, frogs work well with this method. Kiting the Dunkleosteus in a circle will prevent it from hittin
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DangerHigh
swimmingfish

Species: Dunkleosteus loricaruptor.

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Non-tameable

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Passive

Elderclaw

Food/itemsGiant Bee Honey, Leech Blood
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsValguero, The Center, Aberration, Extinction, Ragnarok, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerLow
mammalmammals

Species: Osto silvanimus. Tameable: No (To acquire an Elderclaw, defeat a wild one to obtain a seed.). Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Electrophorus identification image Passive

Aquatic · Carnivore · Extremely Territorial

Electrophorus

Also called Aberrant Electrophorus.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRaw Mutton
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Raw Mutton.
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DangerHigh
fishknockout

Species: Electrophorus beluadomito. Tameable: Yes.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Loyal

Equus

Also called Aberrant Equus.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsSimple Kibble, Rockarrot, Amarberry
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble, Rockarrot, Amarberry. For now have at least 10 extra Kibble for Kibble tames so as not to be under and lose the tame due to having to jump off. (update: a 150 Equus requires 31 Troodon Kibble to tame.
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DangerMedium
mammalmammals

Species: Equus magnus. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Non-tameable

Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Eurypterid

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
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DangerHigh
swimminginvertebrates

Species: Jaekelopterus eurypterus. Tameable: No. Breedable: No. Rideable: No.

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Fasolasuchus identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive (Ambusher)

Fasolasuchus

Known variants: Aberrant Fasolasuchus.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Once knocked out, it can be tamed as normal by feeding it its preferred food. From there, you have free reign to knock out the Fasola without much interference which shouldn't take more than 2 in-game hours in most cases.
MapsScorched Earth, Aberration, Ragnarok, Astraeos
DangerHigh
reptilereptiles

Species: Fasolasuchus sabulonatator. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Aberrant Fasolasuchus.

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Passive

Bird · Omnivore · Passive

Featherlight

Food/itemsAuric Mushroom
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Auric Mushroom. The Featherlight is unable to be tamed through the standard tranquilize-and-feed methods, and must be tamed non-violently. To feed it, place preferred food on the last slot of your hotbar, then when approached press use (default ) to feed it.
MapsAberration, Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur
DangerLow
flyingbirds

Species: Microluminis alectryon. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No. Known variants: Love Bird.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Reactive

Ferox

Also called Brute Ferox.

Known variants: Brute.

Food/itemsElement
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Element. Ferox can be tamed non-violently rather than through the usual methods. However, it can't be tamed while in its giant mutated form.
MapsGenesis: Part 1, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur
DangerMedium
mammalmammals

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Skittish

Gallimimus

Food/itemsSimple Kibble, Kibble (Dimetrodon Egg), Mejoberry
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble, Kibble (Dimetrodon Egg), Mejoberry. Gallimimus has low health compared to its torpor, a crossbow with tranq arrows can kill them, even if you give 5 seconds between shots. When trying to tame a Gallimimus, be sure to utilize a because of their high speeds.
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DangerLow
dinosaurs

Species: Gallimimus evolovelox. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Docile

Gasbags

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble, Giant Bee Honey
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble, Giant Bee Honey. ===Taming Food There are several ways of knocking out Gasbags. It is worth nothing that Gasbags are more prone to being knocked out while they are not inflated.
MapsExtinction, Genesis: Part 1, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur
DangerMedium
invertebrates

Species: Mopsechiniscus fluitobesus.

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Knockout

Bird · Herbivore · Territorial

Giant Bee

Food/itemsSimple Kibble, Cactus Broth, Giant Bee Honey, Rare Flower
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble, Cactus Broth, Giant Bee Honey, Rare Flower. Lastly, the best option for breaking open the hive is a sturdy, strong, maneuverable tame who in most cases will need to be capable of flight. Make sure every tame you bring is set to Passive.
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DangerHigh
utilityinvertebrates

Species: Apis lithohermaea. Group: Invertebrates. Tameable: Yes. = General: The entity that is the Giant Bee consists of the Queen Bee and the drone (called Giant Bee in-game). Drops.

Unlike a wild hive, which will always be aggressive to you and will only yield up to 5 jars of Honey per harvest that only starts to replenish every 15 minutes; your tamed hive can hold up to 45 Honey, producing about 1 every 45 minutes. However, there is a catch; your tamed hive requires a supply of Rare Flower to produce Honey and will slowly begin to degr

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Non-tameable

Bird · Carnivore · Aggressive

Gigadesmodus

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsLost Colony
DangerHigh
newflyingmammalmammals

Species: Gigadesmodus regius. Tameable: No (Obtained by defeating the and instead.). Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Angry

Giganotosaurus

Known variants: Brute, Malfunctioned, Tek.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble. === When it comes to knocking out a Giga, there is one major argument to consider; should you use a Longneck Rifle or Crossbow? If using engram-grade weaponry (or if the weapon damage of your best crossbow and longneck rifle are similar), the crossbow is
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DangerMedium
dinosaurs

Species: Giganotosaurus furiosa. Known variants: Brute Malfunctioned Tek Giganotosaurus, Corrupted Giganotosaurus, Eerie Giganotosaurus, Experimental Giganotosaurus, Lightning Giganotosaurus, Malfunctioned Tek Giganotosaurus, R-Giganotosaurus, Skeletal Giganotosaurus.

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Territorial

Gigantopithecus

Also called Aberrant Gigantopithecus.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. ===Taming Strategies=== Similar to the Ichthyosaurus, Gigantopithecus is tamed by hand-feeding rather than through the use of tranquilizers. To feed one you will need to be level 30, then place an appropriate food in the far-right slot of your hotbar and get
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DangerHigh
mammalmammals

Species: Gigantopithecus fibrarator.

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Non-tameable

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Territorial

Gigantoraptor

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsThe Island, The Center, Aberration, Extinction, Ragnarok, Valguero, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
dinosaurs

Species: Gigantoraptor nutritor. Tameable: No (Adults can't be tamed but babies can be claimed.). Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Aberrant Gigantoraptor, Gigantoraptor Ghost.

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Knockout

Bird · Omnivore · Aggressive

Gloon

Food/itemsKibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Kibble. Gloons can only be tamed passively rather than the knockout taming method. However, there are a few requirements before it can be passively fed.
MapsLost Colony
DangerHigh
newflyingamphibians

Species: Microluminis pupulis. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Passive

Glowtail

Food/itemsAscerbic Mushroom, Raw Meat
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Ascerbic Mushroom, Raw Meat. === There is no KO Strategy for this tame as it is a passive tame. Simply put its taming food in the right-most slot, and hand feed it.
MapsAberration, Valguero, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur, Astraeos
DangerLow
reptilereptiles

Species: Microluminis psykhe.

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Knockout

Reptile · Omnivore · Aggressive

Grand Tortugar

Food/itemsRaw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, Superior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, Superior Kibble. === === Taming Method === The Grand Tortugar is a simple knockout tame. You can also you can knock it out in the water or lure it to shore.
MapsAstraeos
DangerHigh
newreptiles

Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Knockout

Bird · Carnivore · Aggressive

Griffin

Known variants: R Variant.

Food/itemsExtraordinary Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Extraordinary Kibble. ===Taming Though difficult to tame, it may be worth attempting to tame a Griffin as high a level as possible since they are not breedable and you therefore cannot breed for better stat mutations. Knock the Griffin out, make sure to make a pen that it c
MapsRagnarok, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, Fjordur
DangerHigh
flyingbirdsmammals

Species: Gryphon magnificum. Breedable: Yes (Only in ASA).

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Passive

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Opportunistic

Hyaenodon

Food/itemsCactus Broth
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Cactus Broth. The Hyaenodon is unable to be tamed through the standard tranquilize-and-feed methods, and must be tamed non-violently. You do not use any type of food to tame the Hyaenodon.
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DangerMedium
organic polymermeattravelcarrymammalmammals

Species: Hyaenodon dirus.

According to the dossier, the Hyaenodon will be capable of healing itself quickly via collecting meat from dead bodies. Additionally it has "saddle bags" craft-able for it, even though you cannot ride it.

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Bird · Piscivore · Aggressive

Ichthyornis

Food/itemsRegular Kibble, Raw Prime Fish Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble, Raw Prime Fish Meat. === The best way to knock them out is using a bola and Tranqs, depending on the level. If the bola wears off before it is knocked out, follow the ichthyornis and it will usually fly to the ground within a few seconds, indicating it is un
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DangerHigh
flyingbirds

Species: Ichthyornis piscoquus. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: No.

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Passive

Aquatic · Carnivore · Curious

Ichthyosaurus

Food/itemsSimple Kibble
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble. The Ichthy is unable to be tamed through the standard tranquilize-and-feed methods, and must be tamed non-violently. To feed it, place meat or kibble on the last slot of your hotbar, then when approached press use (default ) to feed it.
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DangerMedium
swimmingreptilereptiles

Species: Ichthyosaurus curiosa. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Reactive

Iguanodon

Also called Aberrant Iguanodon.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsSimple Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble. === The Iguanodon has a rather fast movement speed for early players and will begin to run when Health is low or Torpor is high, making the Bola a valuable tool when attempting to knock one out. ===Taming Food *
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DangerMedium
dinosaurs

Species: Iguanodon vicissitudinis. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Aberrant Iguanodon, Eerie Iguanodon, Revenant Iguanodon.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Patient

Kaprosuchus

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble.
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DangerMedium
travelreptilereptiles

Species: Kaprosuchus paludentium. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming.

With its or attack and Right Click or Left Trigger leap, it can pick up small to medium creatures. ;Aquatic Creatures Eurypterid ;Terrestrial Creatures Achatina ;Flying Creatures Archaeopteryx A Kaprosuchus can knock you off the following mounts: Araneo ;Aquatic Creatures Eurypterid ;Terrestrial Creatures Achatina ;Flying Creatures Archaeopteryx A Kaprosuchu

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Aggressive

Karkinos

Also called Alpha Karkinos.

Known variants: Alpha.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble, Rock Elemental
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble, Rock Elemental. === Much like a , Karkinos cannot be knocked out with the traditional arrows, darts or animal torpor attacks; instead requiring weapons like the or aimed at the main body. If a Karkinos has been knocked out in the water, check the area fo
MapsAberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur, Ragnarok, Astraeos
DangerHigh
invertebrates

Species: Karkinos versatus. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes (Only in .). Rideable: Yes.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Short-Tempered

Kentrosaurus

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsRequired or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble.
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DangerMedium
dinosaurs

Species: Kentrosaurus Aethiopicus. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: No.

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Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Lamprey

Food/itemsFish Basket
RequirementsSpecial taming method. Add team-reviewed requirements before attempting. Required or commonly listed food/items: Fish Basket. Due to their Aggressive Nature they tend to break the Fish Basket or latch onto the Survivor wasting them. Using a Tame such as an can make capturing them far easier.
MapsAberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
swimmingfish

Species: Xenomyzon luminosus. Tameable: Yes (using a).

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Knockout

Bird · Herbivore · Evasive

Lymantria

Food/itemsRegular Kibble, Mejoberry
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble, Mejoberry. === Use a Bola so it can't fly away, then knock it out. Shoot its wing and abdomen with a standard Bow and Tranq Arrows; be quick or it will either die or fly away.
MapsScorched Earth, Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Astraeos
DangerMedium
flyinginvertebrates

Species: Lymantria sporarmis.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Loyal

Lystrosaurus

Also called Aberrant Lystrosaurus.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsVegetables, Mejoberry
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Vegetables, Mejoberry. Note: Although the DevKit has data for taming with , the Lystro doesn't accept these as food. ===Taming Lystrosaurus is tamed by hand-feeding rather than through the use of tranquilizers.
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DangerMedium
synapsids

Species: Lystrosaurus amicifidelis. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No.

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Maeguana identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Skittish

Maeguana

Food/itemsRare Flower, Giant Bee Honey
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Rare Flower, Giant Bee Honey. Being an Omnivore, The Maeguana will enjoy any type of food you will throw at it, with a preference for the usual Prime Meat, Mutton or Basic Kibble. Due to its cowardly intention of immediately jumping up into the air with extremely fast glidi
MapsAstraeos
DangerLow
travelcarryutilityreptilereptiles

Group: Reptiles. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = Wild Maeguanas are docile creatures that aimlessly wander around Astraeos, when threatened, Maeguanas will take to the skies, jumping into the air and gliding away at high speeds. Wild Maeguanas are docile creatures that aimlessly wander around Astraeos, when threatened, Maeguanas will take to

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Maewing identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Skittish

Maewing

Known variants: Maeguana}}.

Food/itemsBasic Kibble, Rare Flower, Giant Bee Honey
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Basic Kibble, Rare Flower, Giant Bee Honey. To tame a Maewing, knock it out - preferably with Tranq Arrow s before feeding it berries or meat (though meat is more effective). Other knock-out methods are also effective, but may not be as viable.
MapsGenesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur
DangerLow
travelcarryutilitymammalmammals

Group: Mammals. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes (Both Maewings will lay down eggs.). Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Maeguana}}. = Wild Maewings are docile creatures that aimlessly wander around the Eden biome, and can also be found swimming within its lakes and rivers. = The Maewing is a hybrid creature crossed between a platypus and a flying squirrel.

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Malleocephalus identification image Knockout

Aquatic · Piscivore · Aggressive

Malleocephalus

Also called Alpha Malleocephalus.

Known variants: Alpha, Alpha Malleocephalus.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Malleocephalus is a standard knockout tame. A high level Crossbow or Harpoon Launcher are recommended for taming via weaponry, but most methods used to tame Megalodon s will work.
MapsAquatica
DangerHigh
fish

Species: Malleocephalus convocisquala. Group: Fish. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming. Known variants: Alpha Malleocephalus. Raw Fish Meat Base Stats and Growth. Raw Fish Meat Base Stats and Growth.

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Malwyn identification image Non-tameable

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Aggressive

Malwyn

Known variants: Revenant Malwyn, Solwyn, Veilwyn.

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsLost Colony
DangerHigh
travelbossutilitymammalmammals

Species: Vulpes daemonicus. Group: Mammals. Tameable: No. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Revenant Malwyn, Solwyn, Veilwyn. = Malwyn are only found in the wild as Thrall-controlled Lost Malwyn, which are aggressive or neutral to the player depending on the players' relation with the Lost faction. The Malwyn is a vicious canimorph, with six eyes and an excepti

Combat Focus: Unlike its counterpart (the Solwyn ), the Malwyn is designed for aggressive combat and, despite having less effective climbing abilities, is a superior combatant. Damage/Debuff: They can apply significant damage debuffs and, at 20 stacks, drastically reduce the target's effectiveness. = Combat Focus: Unlike its counterpart (the Solwyn ), the Ma

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Mammoth identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Docile

Mammoth

Also called Brute Mammoth.

Known variants: Brute, Astral Mammoth, Brute Mammoth, Eerie Mammoth, Revenant Mammoth.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble.
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DangerMedium
woodthatchtravelcarryutilitymammalmammals

Species: Mammuthus steincaput. Group: Mammals. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Astral Mammoth, Brute Mammoth, Eerie Mammoth, Revenant Mammoth. = Mammoths are herd animals, meaning that if one gets attacked, any other nearby Mammoths come charging in and start attacking what attacked them. = The Mammoth is a large, furry mammal t

While the Mammoth doesn't have complicated controls, it does have a more unique skill set than what you'd find with the average tame, with each move performing a specific function. For the purpose of gathering, the primary tusk attack is used for gathering Thatch , while the stomp attack is more useful for gathering Wood .

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Managarmr identification image Knockout

Bird · Carnivore · Aggressive

Managarmr

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble. Managarmr is among the most tricky creature to knock out and tame, and note solely due to its erratic behavior. However, there is a way to tame it in single player.
MapsExtinction, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
travelmammalmammals

Species: Draconis auragelus. Group: Mammals. = The Managarmr tends to recklessly bombard anything it can see, making effective use of its abilities. = The Managarmr appears to be a long, winged, almost Wyvern-like creature with an iridescent scaly hide.

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Megachelon identification image Passive

Aquatic · Omnivore · Docile

Megachelon

Food/itemsParakeet Fish School
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Parakeet Fish School. The Megachelon must be tamed passively with a unique mechanic; locate a Parakeet Fish School (also called Microbe Swarm when they target you) which can commonly be found in the deeper depths and let it target you. Make sure that when you are approaching the Megachelon wit
MapsGenesis: Part 1, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur
DangerMedium
travelcarryutilityreptilereptiles

Group: Reptiles. = The Megachelon is a tame with a shell that can be built on, which also grows rare resources on its shell. = The Megachelon is a giant, six-legged, four-eyed turtle with almost human-like facial features; possessing wrinkled skin, external ears, and a toothy mouth instead of a hardened beak.

Megachelon are tamed primarily for their utility purposes; providing a platform for which to keep afloat on the open sea, on which many useful structures can be built, ranging from bases, to storage sheds, and farms. Their ability to provide Oxygen to survivors and creatures while submerged also opens doors to further underwater utility, though the Megachelo

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Dinosaur · Carnivore · Territorial

Megalania

Also called Aberrant Megalania.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsExtraordinary Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Extraordinary Kibble. The torpor loss is extremely quick and if one is not careful they'll find their potential tame awake and angry within seconds.
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DangerHigh
travelreptilereptiles

Species: Megalania muruspede. Group: Reptiles. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = The Megalania is found in many places including caves and caverns across many maps, the Highland Sands of Ragnarok, the volcanic wastes of Genesis and The Trench in the Extinction DLC. = The Megalania is a huge lizard resembling a Komodo Dragon.

Used to move around easier and make exploring easier Roles.

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Megaloceros identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Skittish

Megaloceros

Also called Brute Megaloceros.

Known variants: Brute.

Food/itemsSimple Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble.
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DangerLow
mammalmammals

Species: Megaloceros latuscoronam. Group: Mammals. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = The Megaloceros is a passive creature. = Also known as the Irish Elk or the Giant Deer, the Megaloceros simply resembles a standard deer, except as big as a horse.

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Megalodon identification image Knockout

Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Megalodon

Also called Alpha Megalodon.

Known variants: Alpha, Brute, X Variant, Alpha Megalodon, Astral Megalodon, Brute X-Megalodon, Eerie Megalodon, Golden Striped Brute Megalodon.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble.
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DangerHigh
fish

Species: Carcharodon ultramegalodon. Group: Fish. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: yes. Rideable: Swimming. Known variants: Alpha Megalodon, Astral Megalodon, Brute X-Megalodon, Eerie Megalodon, Golden Striped Brute Megalodon, Golden Striped Megalodon, Megalodon Ghost, X-Megalodon. = Megalodons will stay in the deeper waters unless attacking prey, but even then the

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Nocturnally Aggressive

Megalosaurus

Also called Aberrant Megalosaurus.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble. Megalosaurus derive 135 food from their favorite kibble (compared to the standard 80), but still gain the standard amount of progress per kibble eaten (Taming Affinity). This means it takes 40% longer to kibble tame a megalosaurus versus other food types wh
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DangerHigh
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Species: Megalosaurus noctedominus. Group: Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = Megalosaurus is a fierce predator at night, actively hunting many types of animals. = The Megalosaurus is a nocturnal theropod resembling something akin to a smaller version of the Allosaurus.

IMPORTANT: In ARK: Survival Ascended, as of patch v54.7, tamed, non-ridden Aberrant Megalosaurus will properly use their primary attack against creatures they can't grab. This heavily increases their non-ridden viability.

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Megaraptor identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Solitary Aggressive

Megaraptor

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Its preferred kibble is Exceptional Kibble but accepts the general carnivore diet for taming (Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat, etc.).
MapsValguero, Genesis: Part 1, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
travelcaveutilitydinosaurs

Species: Megaraptor sceleratus. Group: Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = The Megaraptor is a highly aggressive creature; it attacks everything and the player in sight — it rarely tolerates other large predators nearby. The Megaraptor is rather a big theropod similar in size to the Carnotaurus with feathers across its body and spikes

Ambush Predator: Like an assassin, you can wait for the foe to pass by, then suddenly strike for high burst damage, and great for sneaking behind players or creatures to kill them fast without alerting others. (level up Melee Damage ) Stealth Hunter: Uses its silent movement and semi-invisibility to sneak up on prey or players without being noticed Scout / R

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Neutral

Megatherium

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble. Build a small pen with stone pillars and metal fence foundations or a stone taming pen to safely knock it out, be careful of fighting Megatheriums near cliffs as they can knock you off the edge.
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DangerMedium
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Species: Megatherium formipavor. Group: Mammals. = Megatherium is a slow, gentle creature that will not attack a player unprovoked. Smaller insects like the Titanomyrma are eaten whole.

Tank: The Megatherium's moderately high base HP can make it a great tank. (Level Health) Chitin Farmer: Once a tamed Megatherium kills an insect ( Meganeura , Giant Bee , Titanomyrma , or Mantis ) or arthropod ( Araneo , Arthropleura , Pulmonoscorpius , or Trilobite ), it will get a buff called Insect Killer. = Tank: The Megatherium's moderately high base HP

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Mesopithecus identification image Passive

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Curious

Mesopithecus

Food/itemsBasic Kibble
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Basic Kibble. Mesopithecus is tamed non-violently, rather than through the usual methods. Put the food you wish to feed it with in the far-right slot of your hotbar.
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Species: Mesopithecus amicufur. Group: Mammals. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No. = The Mesopithecus is able to travel perched on your shoulder, and able to screech to warn of incoming danger, just like the dossier image implies. = The Mesopithecus looks somewhat similar to the modern Squirrel Monkey, but with a more ape-like face.

Can be mounted on the player's shoulder by picking it up when prompted ("Use" key, default ), and thrown off by double tapping "mount's inventory" key (default ).

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Bird · Carnivore · Aggressive

Microraptor

Food/itemsRare Flower, Rare Mushroom
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Rare Flower, Rare Mushroom. Stand far enough away to be safe, hit the Microraptor with a bola, and finally tranq until KO.
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DangerHigh
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Species: Microraptor gnarilongus. Group: Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. = In spite of the dossier's statement of the Microraptor being an aggressive hunter, this is only partially true. = Microraptor is a small carnivorous dinosaur strongly resembling a bird with a reptilian face.

It also needs to have physical contact with the riders, so a basic 1x1 box protecting the riders above a platform saddle will work as defense from them. It also needs to have physical contact with the riders, so a basic 1x1 box protecting the riders above a platform saddle will work as defense from them.

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Minotaur identification image Non-tameable

Boss · Omnivore · Aggressive

Minotaur

Known variants: Minotarchos.

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsAstraeos
DangerHigh
mammalmammals

Group: Mammals. Tameable: No. Breedable: No. Rideable: No. Known variants: Minotarchos. = Minotaurs are untamable creatures that are very aggressive, and attack any intruder that enter its domain. = Minotaurs are a cross of a bull and a human.

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Defensive

Morellatops

Food/itemsSimple Kibble, Berries, Crops
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble, Berries, Crops. Boomerang s recommended for knocking it out, especially in early game. Survivors who have reached mid-game or higher with bows or a rifle will find the Morellatops much easier to knock out.
MapsScorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Astraeos
DangerMedium
berrymeatdinosaurs

Species: Morellatops dromedarius. Group: Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = The Morellatops is a passive creature, but with at least one other its kin around they become defensive. = The Morellatops appears to have the hump of the Iguanodontid: Morelladon, and the head of a Ceratopsian dinosaur.

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Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Mosasaurus

Known variants: Brute, X Variant.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat. They also seem to follow a similar AI as that of the Plesiosaur and be tamed in a similar way. Repeat and it should be knocked out.
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reptilereptiles

Species: Mosasaurus suspirita. Group: Reptiles. = The Mosasaurus is a very powerful aquatic creature that is found deep in the ocean and can be quite far from the shore. = An enormous marine lizard, Mosasaurus is one of the largest creatures found in the waters surrounding the island.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Cowardly

Moschops

Also called Aberrant Moschops, Abyssal Moschops.

Known variants: Abyssal, Aberrant, Aberrant Moschops, Abyssal Moschops, Eerie Moschops.

Food/itemsCooked Meat, Cooked Meat Jerky, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Giant Bee Honey, Leech Blood, Prime Meat Jerky, Rare Flower
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Cooked Meat, Cooked Meat Jerky, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Giant Bee Honey, Leech Blood, Prime Meat Jerky, Rare Flower. When passive taming a Moschops, it will randomly cycle through one of the following foods it wants to eat. [Note, however, that on Official PvE Servers this d
MapsAquatica
DangerMedium
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Group: Abyssal Creatures, Synapsids. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

;Gatherer The Moschops is the one of the most useful resource creatures you can have on Ark. It can collect lots of resources, more than most creatures despite being an omnivore. = ;Gatherer The Moschops is the one of the most useful resource creatures you can have on Ark. It can collect lots of resources, more than most creatures despite being an omnivore.

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Neophyte identification image Non-tameable

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Neophyte

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsLost Colony
DangerHigh
mammalmammals

Group: Mammals. Tameable: No. Breedable: No. Rideable: No. = Neophytes will pursue anyone who threatens the Lost Kings' reign, acting as lethal patrol units and fearsome guards. = Neophytes are large humanoid bat-like creatures.

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Ocepechelon identification image Passive

Reptile · Piscivore · Defensive

Ocepechelon

Food/itemsFilled Fish Basket
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Filled Fish Basket. The Ocepechelon is unable to be tamed through the standard tranquilize-and-feed methods, and must be tamed non-violently. To feed it, place Filled Fish Basket on the last slot of your hotbar, then when approached press use (default ) to feed it.
MapsAquatica
DangerMedium
meatfishtravelcarryreptiles

Species: Ocepechelon bouyai. Group: Reptiles. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = Living in the ocean near the shores, the Ocepechelon is often seen swimming around, rarely leaving the water due to its slow speed on land.

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Onyc identification image Passive

Bird · Omnivore · Aggressive

Onyc

Food/itemsRaw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat. The Onyc is tamed non-violently, rather than through the use of tranquilizers, and requires a player level of 65 to feed. The Onyc will not be tameable if it is trying to attack another creature or is feeding on a corpse, so you must remove any such distractions fro
MapsThe Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, Fjordur, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
travelmammalmammals

Species: Onychonycteris specuncola. Group: Mammals. = Bats usually fly around in caves and become aggressive when players get too close. = Bats, unlike birds, keep themselves aloft by use of long fingers which are connected with a wing membrane.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Stupid

Ovis

Also called Aberrant Ovis.

Known variants: Aberrant, Aberrant Ovis, Flovis, Kirayli.

Food/itemsSweet Vegetable Cake
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Sweet Vegetable Cake. The Ovis is a passive tame; all one has to do is walk up to it and feed it Sweet Vegetable Cake, it will only need one Sweet Vegetable Cake even at higher levels making it an easy tame, however Sweet Vegetable Cake can be expensive and spoil quickly. It is strongly advise
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travelutilitymammalmammals

Species: Ovis arcam. Group: Mammals. Known variants: Aberrant Ovis, Flovis, Kirayli. = One of the many peaceful creatures on the ARK, Ovis will not attempt to attack in any way, much preferring to flee to safety. = The Ovis looks much like a modern-day domestic sheep, though slightly larger.

If a gestating ewe is on the ground when giving birth, the baby is often forced under the ground, making it impossible to reach. If she is on a ceiling, the baby often, but not always, falls through the ceiling. If a gestating ewe is on the ground when giving birth, the baby is often forced under the ground, making it impossible to reach. If she is on a ceil

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Pachy identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Docile

Pachy

Food/itemsSimple Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble.
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DangerMedium
dinosaurs

Species: Pachycephalosaurus leniproelia. Group: Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = The Pachy is passive unless provoked. ARK: Survival Ascended= ARK: Survival Evolved= Drops.

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Palaeoctopus identification image Knockout

Insect · Carnivore · Patient

Palaeoctopus

Known variants: Alpha Palaeoctopus.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. To tame the Palaeoctopus, no tranquilizers are needed. Have torpor-based items such as Bio Toxin or Narcotics in the rightmost slot of your hotbar if prepared.
MapsGenesis: Part 1
DangerMedium
travelcarrycaveutilityinvertebrates

Species: Palaeoctopus aquacaptor. Group: Invertebrates. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Alpha Palaeoctopus. = The Palaeoctopus camouflages itself in the ocean (or even on land) patiently before grabbing any unfortunate survivor or creatures with its large tentacles before trying to eat them. It also has bioluminescent features a

Combat & Crowd Control: The Palaeoctopus can grab creatures with its tentacles, physically carry and throw them, or initiate a "suffocate" attack that drains their oxygen. It also features a pressure pulse attack (activated with 'C') which deals damage and knocks back or stuns surrounding enemies. = Combat & Crowd Control: The Palaeoctopus can grab creatures

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Docile

Paraceratherium

Also called Aberrant Paraceratherium.

Known variants: Aberrant, Aberrant Paraceratherium, Corrupted Paraceratherium, Lightning Paraceratherium, X-Paraceratherium.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble. A rather standard tame, use the crossbow with Tranq Arrow s leaving a few seconds (~4) between each shot.
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DangerMedium
mammalmammals

Species: Paraceratherium gigamicus. Group: Mammals. Known variants: Aberrant Paraceratherium, Corrupted Paraceratherium, Lightning Paraceratherium, X-Paraceratherium. = Paraceratherium, due to a lack of natural enemies because of its sheer size, is naturally docile. = Paraceratherium is a large terrestrial mammal estimated to weigh between 15-20 tons (33,000

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Skittish

Parasaur

Also called Aberrant Parasaur, X-Parasaur.

Known variants: Aberrant, X Variant, Aberrant Parasaur, Eerie Parasaur, R-Parasaur, Revenant Parasaur, Tek Parasaur, X-Parasaur.

Food/itemsBasic Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Basic Kibble. Knocking a Parasaur out is a tough thing to do, as they will run much quicker than humans can, once they are attacked. Be careful not to damage it once it is knocked out as that affects the taming effectiveness.
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DangerLow
dinosaurs

Species: Parasaurolophus amphibio. Group: Dinosaurs. Known variants: Aberrant Parasaur, Eerie Parasaur, R-Parasaur, Revenant Parasaur, Tek Parasaur, X-Parasaur, VR Parasaur. = Parasaurs are one of the passive dinosaurs, and will not fight back even when attacked and when you take one of their eggs. = A large, bipedal dinosaur of the hadrosaurid/duck-billed v

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Passive

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Aggressive

Pegomastax

Food/itemsBerries
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Berries. The Pegomastax has a unique variation to the Passive Taming mechanic - rather than pressing E to feed an item to the creature, you must allow it to Pickpocket the item from you. It will prioritise the item held in your last inventory slot, but will move on to steal other random items
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DangerHigh
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Species: Pegomastax fructarator. Group: Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: No. = Contrary to the dossier, the Pegomastax is a relatively aggressive animal, attacking survivors on sight. = The Pegomastax is a small herbivorous biped with several avian features.

The Pegomastax steals things from another player's inventory. What it steals depends on what is carried by the survivor, particularly in their inventory slots. The Pegomastax steals things from another player's inventory. What it steals depends on what is carried by the survivor, particularly in their inventory slots.

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Bird · Piscivore · Skittish

Pelagornis

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. Pelagornis will not eat normal raw or cooked meats Regular Kibble KO Strategy. The most reliable strategy for downing Pelagornis is to use a regular bow with tranquilizer arrows.
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Species: Pelagornis miocaenus. Group: Birds. = Flying a tamed Pelagornis into the water will cause it to "land", and swim around until you take off again. = A relative of modern seagulls, Pelagornis is instantly recognizable from the more common Ichthyornis by its size.

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Skittish

Phiomia

Food/itemsBasic Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Basic Kibble. Phiomia are relatively easy to tame, you can easily knock them out with your fists or by using a slingshot to the head.
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DangerLow
mammalmammals

Species: Phiomia ignavus. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Piranha identification image Special

Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Piranha

Also called Aberrant Piranha.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsFish Basket
RequirementsSpecial taming method. Add team-reviewed requirements before attempting. Required or commonly listed food/items: Fish Basket. The Piranha can be 'tamed' using a Fish Basket . The engram for the basket can only be learned on Aberration and you need amongst other things quantity=60 .
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DangerHigh
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Species: Megapiranha magnadmorsus. Group: Fish. Tameable: Yes (Can be kept and released in a Fish Basket .). Breedable: No. Rideable: No. = Very aggressive to anything that is in their immediate vicinity, they will even conjure out of thin air to attack the mighty Tyrannosaurus, although these attacks usually prove futile. = Traversing the island's freshwate

Food Source: You can tame piranhas to slaughter them later for Raw Fish Meat . Damage: They do a moderate of damage, but they attack incredibly quickly and may be helpful as underwater guard dogs. = Food Source: You can tame piranhas to slaughter them later for Raw Fish Meat . Damage: They do a moderate of damage, but they attack incredibly quickly and may b

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Plesiosaur identification image Knockout

Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Plesiosaur

Also called Brute Plesiosaur.

Known variants: Brute.

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble. Generally, the Plesiosaur's level seems to create an extreme difference in the resources required to tame. Repeat this process and you should be able to knock it out without much issue.
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DangerHigh
reptilereptiles

Species: Elasmosaurus remuspissa. Group: Reptiles. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming. = Plesiosaurs swim around in groups of two or three in the depths of the ocean, never surfacing. = The Plesiosaur has an almost teardrop-shaped body.

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Mammal · Herbivore · Reactive

Procoptodon

Also called Abyssal Procoptodon.

Known variants: Abyssal.

Food/itemsRare Mushroom, Crops, Berries
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Rare Mushroom, Crops, Berries. Creatures like the Dilo and Araneo can apply a slow effect if needed albeit the former cannot be ridden and is more inaccurate not to mention requiring micromanagement between Passive and Attack My Target. Once tamed, it can also be fed with C
MapsAquatica
DangerMedium
berrytravelcarrymammals

Group: Abyssal Creatures, Mammals. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

Better at collecting berries than one would think. Use the kick attack and gather a ton of them and escape from predators quickly with one good jump! Better at collecting berries than one would think. Use the kick attack and gather a ton of them and escape from predators quickly with one good jump!

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Bird · Carnivore · Skittish

Pteranodon

Known variants: Corrupted Pteranodon, Eerie Pteranodon, Lightning Pteranodon, Revenant Pteranodon.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. The Pteranodon will flee as soon as it is hit, which makes it difficult to knock it out from the ground. If you spot a good target, wait for it to fly down, then use the Bola s and knock it out before the effect wears off.
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travelcarryutilityreptilereptiles

Species: Pteranodon wyvernus. Group: Reptiles. Known variants: Corrupted Pteranodon, Eerie Pteranodon, Lightning Pteranodon, Revenant Pteranodon. = The Pteranodon is skittish and not aggressive whatsoever, and will fly away when attacked. = The Pteranodon is a common sight on both the beaches and the interior regions of the ARK.

A Pteranodon is capable of carrying smaller creatures. This is done by using the alt-fire button (default ) while flying or hovering over the creature. A Pteranodon is capable of carrying smaller creatures. This is done by using the alt-fire button (default ) while flying or hovering over the creature.

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Dinosaur · Carnivore · Patient

Purlovia

Also called Aberrant Purlovia.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble.
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travelcarrysynapsids

Species: Purlovia maxima. Group: Synapsids. Tameable: Yes. Rideable: No. = Purlovia is a patient yet very aggressive carnivore which burrows beneath the ground, waiting for a wandering creature or passing player to ambush from beneath. = Resembling something akin to a giant weasel, Purlovia is actually a type of theriodont therapsid known as a Therocephalian

The Purlovia, when burrowed underground, will jump out and knock riders off of certain mounts. A domesticated Purlovia is however unable to knock riders off large mounts (whose Drag Weight is higher than 350).

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Bird · Carnivore · Skittish

Quetzal

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat. # Exceptional Kibble # Raw Mutton # Raw Prime Meat KO Strategies. A wild Quetzal never stops flying, so knocking one unconscious solo is very difficult if you do not already have access to a tamed Quetzal.
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Species: Quetzalcoatlus conchapicem. Group: Reptiles. = The Quetzal is constantly flying and flees if attacked. = Quetzalcoatlus is the largest flying animal yet found on the island.

The Quetzal can be equipped with a platform saddle similar to the Brontosaurus, Paracer, Plesiosaur, and Mosasaur and then used as a mobile airborne base. The Quetzal can be equipped with a platform saddle similar to the Brontosaurus, Paracer, Plesiosaur, and Mosasaur and then used as a mobile airborne base. = The Quetzal can be equipped with a platform sadd

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Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Raptor

Also called Raptor, Aberrant Raptor, Alpha Raptor.

Known variants: Aberrant, R Variant, Brute, X Variant, Alpha, Aberrant Raptor, Alpha Raptor, Astral Raptor.

Food/itemsSimple Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble. Once it's immobile, use Tranquilizer Arrows (headshots result in quicker knockouts). Narcotics and Prime Meat will tame it more efficiently.
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DangerHigh
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Species: Utahraptor prime. Group: Dinosaurs. Known variants: Aberrant Raptor, Alpha Raptor, Astral Raptor, Brute X-Raptor, Corrupted Raptor, Eerie Alpha Raptor, Eerie Raptor, Lightning Raptor, Malfunctioned Tek Raptor, Revenant Raptor, Skeletal Raptor, Tek Raptor, VR Raptor, X-Raptor. They attack almost anything, even creatures many times their size on sight

They can be useful and lightweight for traveling, as far as their Stamina lasts, you may want to increase their Stamina if you want them for transport, or their health and attack damage if you want them to assist you on combat. They gather about the same or slightly more material per carcass compared to a Stone Pick, but finish gathering faster.

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Sabertooth identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Sabertooth

Known variants: Eerie Sabertooth, Revenant Sabertooth, X-Sabertooth.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. After you knock out a Sabertooth, be aware that there are usually at least 3 or 5 that travel in packs. However, if you find one by itself you can also just bola it and tame it right there.
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carryutilitymammalmammals

Species: Smilodon brutalis. Group: Mammals. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Eerie Sabertooth, Revenant Sabertooth, X-Sabertooth. = These large cats are mostly common around mountains and survive well in cold surroundings. = The Saber appears as a large cat with well-developed forelimbs and exceptionally long canines.

In addition, they have better harvesting abilities. The one major downside is they tend to live in more dangerous environments than raptors, making them much less accessible and difficult to protect during the taming process. In addition, they have better harvesting abilities. The one major downside is they tend to live in more dangerous environments than ra

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Sabertooth Salmon identification image Special

Aquatic · Carnivore · Evasive, Aggressive when attacked

Sabertooth Salmon

Food/itemsFish Basket
RequirementsSpecial taming method. Add team-reviewed requirements before attempting. Required or commonly listed food/items: Fish Basket. Sabertooth Salmon can be 'tamed' using Fish Basket .
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fishtravel

Species: Oncorhynchus grexlamia. Group: Fish. Tameable: Yes (Can be kept and released in a Fish Basket .). Breedable: No. Rideable: No. = Sabertooth salmon lazily swim about in schools until a player enters the water, which, at that point, they begin to swim away from the player in all directions. = The Sabertooth Salmon is a common fish species in the river

Food Source: Sabertooth Salmon can easily be bulked trapped by use of walls and dinosaur doors, guaranteeing a readily available source of Prime Fish for taming and recipes. Pet: Like all aquatic animals tamed via Fish Basket, they can be kept as pets. = Food Source: Sabertooth Salmon can easily be bulked trapped by use of walls and dinosaur doors, guarantee

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Aquatic · Carnivore · Patient

Sarco

Also called Aberrant Sarco, Brute Sarco.

Known variants: Aberrant, Brute.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. To knock it unconscious, use Tranquilizer Arrow , Tranquilizer Dart , a Wooden Club or the Slingshot (Not effective on high level creatures). A good strategy for knocking out a Sarco is to first clear out the area of dangerous creatures, then make sure it is
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Species: Sarcosuchus excubitor. Group: Reptiles. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming. = Sarcosuchus excubitor is a highly aggressive species and will attack with its massive elongated jaws, like most modern crocodiles. = Sarcosuchus are a very large species of crocodylomorph, exceeding lengths of forty five feet.

Terrestrial - The Sarco has no advantages in terrestrial combat other than those granted by its special attacks. It is a fairly slow mount and suffers from a small vertical AOE, so anything above it cannot be hit. = Terrestrial - The Sarco has no advantages in terrestrial combat other than those granted by its special attacks. It is a fairly slow mount and s

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Shadowmane identification image Passive

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Shadowmane

Food/itemsFish Basket, Mutagen
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Fish Basket, Mutagen. Shadowmanes are tamed non-violently, rather than through the usual methods. To tame the creature, you need a filled Fish Basket with 0.5+ weight fish of any kind (Take more than you think you will need its better to have too much fish than not enough).
MapsGenesis: Part 2, Fjordur
DangerHigh
meatfishtravelcarrycavebossutilityaquatic

Group: Fish, Mammals. Shadowmane travels either alone, or in groups up to 3. The Shadowmane is both feline and aquatic in appearance, with a strong resemblance to both lions and lionfish.

= Combat Whether it's for PvE or PvP, despite their smaller size, Shadowmanes bring big benefits to the table, and are a must-have for many a combat endeavor. Their unique cocktail of potent stats, passives, and abilities allow them to fill a wide variety of niches to the benefit of any tribe that takes the time to properly tame and breed these vicious chime

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Shastasaurus identification image Passive

Aquatic · Piscivore · Curious

Shastasaurus

Food/itemsExtraordinary Kibble
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Extraordinary Kibble. Before starting the tame, it's advised to clear the area of hostiles such as Megalodons since this process does take a lot of time even with kibble, and hostile presence can lead to complications. First, ride a tamed Ichthy in front of the Shasta to get its attention.
MapsThe Center, Genesis: Part 1
DangerMedium
travelreptilereptiles

Species: Shastasaurus carmentellum. Group: Reptiles. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = Shastasaurus is generally peaceful and will not attack survivors or creatures unless provoked. The Shastasaurus is one of the largest ocean creatures in ARK, rivaling or even exceeding the Mosasaurus in length — around 25–30 meters long.

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Passive

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Passive

Shinehorn

Food/itemsBerries
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Berries. The Shinehorn is unable to be tamed through the standard tranquilize-and-feed methods, and must be tamed non-violently. Berries ONLY after tame and full grown.
MapsAberration, Ragnarok, Genesis: Part 1, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur
DangerLow
travelcarryshoulder petutilitymammalmammals

Species: Microluminis cerynitis. Group: Mammals. = The Shinehorn is a passive critter, and a small and defenseless one at that, so it is quite flighty when danger approaches. = The Shinehorn is a small, cute, fluffy goat/deer ungulate with small, glowing antlers.

Due to the nature of its passive state, Shinehorn cannot fight back, and should never be used as combat dino. It provides a balance of Charge Capacity and Recharge rate. = Anti-Nameless/Reaper Ambush: Since the Shinehorn can be shoulder mounted like every other Charge Light, it provides a charge to prevent Nameless pack from emerging and weakens Reapers. Thi

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Snow Owl identification image Knockout

Bird · Carnivore · Aggressive

Snow Owl

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble, Raw Mutton
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble, Raw Mutton. The Snow Owl can be knocked out through the standard Knockout method using Tranq Arrows. Using a Longneck Rifle with Tranq Darts is advised.
MapsExtinction, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur, Astraeos, Lost Colony
DangerHigh
utilitybirds

Species: Bubo chinookus. Group: Birds. = The majestic and giant Snow Owl flies around the Snow Dome, occasionally landing to kill an animal or rest. = The Snow Owl is a massive owl that prefers to live in very chilly regions.

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Solwyn identification image Non-tameable

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Solwyn

Known variants: Malwyn, Veilwyn.

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsLost Colony
DangerHigh
travelutilitymammalmammals

Species: Vulpes angelicus. Group: Mammals. Tameable: No. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Malwyn, Veilwyn. = Solwyn are generally quite aggressive to any players, tames or wild creatures in their vicinity. Solwyn appear as slender, elegant fox-like creatures with a faint luminance on their bodies.

Combat & Utility: Its right-click attack unleashes a cone of frost that freezes and slows enemies. It also boasts an advanced healing factor that restores health to both itself and its rider. = Combat & Utility: Its right-click attack unleashes a cone of frost that freezes and slows enemies. It also boasts an advanced healing factor that restores health to b

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Territorial

Spino

Also called Aberrant Spino.

Known variants: Aberrant, Brute, X Variant, Aberrant Spino, Corrupted Spino, Eerie Spino, Lightning Spino, Revenant Spino.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble. Take care when knocking them out as well, Spinosaurs are excellent climbers and can scale cliffs or rock piles you might not consider them capable of. And since there are usually steep cliffs around Spinosaur habitats, a good way to tranquilize it is by
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DangerHigh
traveldinosaurs

Species: Spinosaurus aquareliga. Group: Dinosaurs. Known variants: Aberrant Spino, Corrupted Spino, Eerie Spino, Lightning Spino, Revenant Spino, Spino Ghost, X-Spino. = Spinosaurus is a deadly predator that is usually found roaming the rivers and swamp areas of the island. = An enormous amphibious theropod, the Spinosaurus is one of the island's largest pre

The Spino is very versatile and is perhaps one of the best all-round carnivorous dinosaurs in the game. = The Spino is very versatile and is perhaps one of the best all-round carnivorous dinosaurs in the game.

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Docile

Stegosaurus

Also called Aberrant Stegosaurus, Abyssal Stegosaurus.

Known variants: Abyssal, Aberrant, Abyssal Stegosaurus, Aberrant Stegosaurus, Corrupted Stegosaurus, Eerie Stego, Lightning Stegosaurus, Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus.

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. Tranq arrows or darts will allow you to stay further away from the beast and achieve a faster KO with much less risk.
MapsAquatica
DangerMedium
travelcarryutilitydinosaurs

Group: Abyssal Creatures, Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

Stegosaurus has three back-plate modes that are cycled through using the key by default. Each time the is pressed, the mode name will display at the top of the screen and the icon for the mode will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

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Takifugu identification image Non-tameable

Aquatic · Piscivore · Defensive

Takifugu

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsAquatica
DangerMedium
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Species: Takifugu rubripes. Group: Fish. Tameable: No (Adults cannot be tamed, but Eggs can be hatched.). Breedable: Yes.

Bio Toxin and Raw Supreme Fish Meat: Takifugu corpses can be harvested for Bio Toxin without the need to fight Cnidaria s or Chrysaora s. Use a Chainsaw or a Metal Sickle for Bio Toxin. = Bio Toxin and Raw Supreme Fish Meat: Takifugu corpses can be harvested for Bio Toxin without the need to fight Cnidaria s or Chrysaora s. Use a Chainsaw or a Metal Sickle f

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Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Terror Bird

Food/itemsRegular Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Meat. The Terror Bird loses torpor quickly so make sure that you are stocked up on Narcotics when you knock one out. # Regular Kibble # Raw Mutton # Raw Prime Meat # Cooked Prime Meat # Raw Meat KO Strategy.
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DangerHigh
birdbirds

Species: Phorusrhacidae rapidesultor. Group: Birds. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. = The Terror Bird is an extremely aggressive avian species. = A Terror Bird stands as tall as a man and is a highly aggressive carnivore.

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Dinosaur · Herbivore · Territorial

Therizinosaur

Also called Abyssal Therizinosaur.

Known variants: Abyssal, Abyssal Therizinosaur, Eerie Therizinosaur, Revenant Therizinosaur, Succumbed Revenant Therizinosaur.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble. Since v290.1, the Therizinosaur prefers Exceptional Kibble. Note the kibble fills up 80 food per bite.
MapsAquatica
DangerHigh
travelcarryutilitydinosaurs

Group: Abyssal Creatures, Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

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Dinosaur · Carnivore · Territorial

Thorny Dragon

Food/itemsRegular Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat. An effective method to tame anything that fights back is to stand on a rock and shoot from there. Though if you can't keep up you can easily fall off of a cliff, you might want to chase one on a raptor or flying mount Taming Food.
MapsScorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur, Astraeos
DangerHigh
travelcarryutilityreptilereptiles

Species: Moloch sagittarius. Group: Reptiles. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Attacks smaller creatures that venture too close, but will ignore other carnivores. = A lot like the modern day horned lizard, although much larger and bulkier.

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Thrall identification image Non-tameable

Dinosaur · Omnivore · Neutral to Extremely Aggressive

Thrall

Known variants: Thrall Archer, Thrall Bounty Hunter, Thrall Cavalry Commander, Thrall Deadeye, Thrall Demolisher, Thrall Enforcer, Thrall Forgemaster, Thrall Gunslinger.

Food/itemsRed Element, Blood Pack, Sweet Vegetable Cake
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsLost Colony
DangerHigh
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Species: Homo servilis. Group: Mammals. Tameable: No (Rewards only from raiding Lost King's buildings). Breedable: No. Rideable: No. Known variants: Thrall Archer, Thrall Bounty Hunter, Thrall Cavalry Commander, Thrall Deadeye, Thrall Demolisher, Thrall Enforcer, Thrall Forgemaster, Thrall Gunslinger, Thrall Herald, Thrall Marauder, Thrall Marksman, Thrall P

Base Defense: By setting them to Turret Mode, thralls will aggressively patrol and defend a perimeter using the maximum range of their equipped weapons. Combat & Ranged Support: Ranged thralls utilize specific weapons (e.g., Shotgun, Sniper, Flamethrower, or Rocket Launcher ) to decimate foes from a distance. = Base Defense: By setting them to Turret Mode, t

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Mammal · Carnivore · Aggressive

Thylacoleo

Also called Abyssal Thylacoleo.

Known variants: Abyssal, Abyssal Thylacoleo, R-Thylacoleo.

Food/itemsExtraordinary Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Extraordinary Kibble. It will knock you down if you are on a flying mount smaller than a Quetzal . Take advantage of their stationary position to get a free shot with a Tranq Arrow or dart.
MapsAquatica
DangerHigh
travelmammals

Group: Abyssal Creatures, Mammals. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes.

The Thylacoleo can climb vertical surfaces such as walls or Redwood trees by jumping at the surface and keeping the jump key held in the air. Once latched onto the surface, the jump button can be released and the Thylacoleo will remain clung to the surface.

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Tidepup identification image Knockout

Aquatic · Carnivore · Curious

Tidepup

Food/itemsRaw Meat, Raw Mutton, Regular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Raw Meat, Raw Mutton, Regular Kibble. Instead of knocking it out, you must lure it to an injured tame. Prepare Your Tame: Use a small or mid-sized creature (like a Parasaur or Trike ) and carefully lower its health to under 10%.
MapsGenesis: Part 1
DangerMedium
travelcarrybossshoulder petamphibians

Species: Axolotl medicaemicus. Group: Amphibians. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes (Only in its Mature form). = The Tidepup is a very curious creature and will follow the player, approaching even from a considerable distance if the player is near one. The Tidepup greatly resembles an axolotl with delicate, feathery gills and limbs that are tipped

Dual Shoulder-Carrying: Unlike other pets, it allows you to carry a second shoulder creature at the same time. Personal Healer & Shield: Automatically converts damage taken into player health and shields you from incoming hits. Dual Shoulder-Carrying: Unlike other pets, it allows you to carry a second shoulder creature at the same time. Personal Healer & Shi

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Triceratops identification image Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Docile

Triceratops

Also called Aberrant Triceratops.

Known variants: Aberrant, Alpha, X Variant, Aberrant Triceratops, Alpha X-Triceratops, Corrupted Triceratops, Eerie Triceratops, Enraged Triceratops.

Food/itemsSimple Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Simple Kibble. Keep firing Tranquilizer Arrow with several seconds in between each arrow to allow the Torpor level to increase over time while backing away very quickly. You can also look for a stuck Trike, which will be incredibly easy to knock out, as it can't attack you.
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DangerMedium
dinosaurs

Species: Triceratops styrax. Group: Dinosaurs. Known variants: Aberrant Triceratops, Alpha X-Triceratops, Corrupted Triceratops, Eerie Triceratops, Enraged Triceratops, Enraged Lightning Triceratops, Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops, Skeletal Trike, Tek Triceratops, VR Triceratops, X-Triceratops. = The Trike is not aggressive until attacked. = The Trike is a re

When near the presence of a threatening large carnivore, Triceratops receives a rivalry buff, affecting nearby tamed/wild Trikes and boosting their damage and health. Rivalry buff doesn't work on local host.

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Aquatic · Carnivore · Evasive

Trilobite

Also called Aberrant Trilobite.

Known variants: Aberrant.

Food/itemsFish Basket
RequirementsSpecial taming method. Add team-reviewed requirements before attempting. Required or commonly listed food/items: Fish Basket. Trilobites can be tamed using Fish Basket . However, despite the dossier mentioning them as "opportunistic carnivore", tamed trilobites do not eat meat, instead eating berries.
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invertebrates

Species: Trilobite conchadurus. Group: Invertebrates. Tameable: Yes (Tameable using a Fish Basket .). Breedable: No. Rideable: No. = Trilobites can be found in shallow water in small groups, and occasionally on beaches. = A Trilobite is a strange arthropod superficially similar to horseshoe crabs.

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Tropeognathus identification image Passive

Bird · Piscivore · Neutral

Tropeognathus

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Exceptional Kibble. === Exceptional Kibble Passive Tame Strategy. Tropeognathus is tamed non-violently, rather than through the use of tranquilizers.
MapsCrystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur
DangerMedium
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Species: Tropeognathus mesembrinus. Group: Reptiles. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Flying. = Tropeognathus does not show any signs of aggression towards anyone and anything that comes near it, especially when it lands. = The Tropeognathus is larger than a Pteranodon but smaller than a Tapejara , although its wingspan is on par with that of the Quetzal .

The Tropeognathus has several utilities that makes it a valuable addition to any tribe's arsenal. It can act as a portable Industrial Grinder ; when grind-able products are placed inside, there is an option to grind them down below "Show Ancestry" when selected, albeit at a slower pace than the grinder itself (bugged on console version).

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Umbra identification image Knockout

Reptile · Carnivore · Neutral

Umbra

Known variants: Lumina.

Food/itemsExtraordinary Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Extraordinary Kibble. The Umbra is tamed with a passive, phase-based method; no tranquilizers are needed. You will need a Drake Claw to interact with it, plus food to feed it during the process.
MapsDragontopia
DangerMedium
travelcarryreptiles

Group: Reptiles. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Lumina. = The Umbra is an elusive creature that only appears at night. = The Umbra is a striking, mythical dragon covered in jagged, glossy, pitch-black obsidian scales, radiant wings, and a spiky crest on its head and feathery frills along its head, back, and down to its tail.

Ranged Combat & Plasma Blasts: The Umbra's strongest asset is its plasma blast, which acts as a homing missile when locked onto targets. This allows you to deal massive damage from a distance without engaging in vulnerable close-quarters combat. = Ranged Combat & Plasma Blasts: The Umbra's strongest asset is its plasma blast, which acts as a homing missile w

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Carnivore · Territorial

Velonasaur

Food/itemsRegular Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Regular Kibble. The Velonasaur tames through the knockout method. The Velonasaur has generally low torpor, and will tame fairly quickly.
MapsExtinction, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur, Astraeos
DangerHigh
dinosaurs

Species: Velonasaurus spinavultus. Group: Dinosaurs. = The Velonasaur will wander around the desert dome attacking any herbivores in sight. = A medium sized, bipedal carnivorous theropod that has a similar shape to a Raptor or Dilophosaur.

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Vulcanite identification image Non-tameable

Aquatic · Carnivore · Aggressive

Vulcanite

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsAquatica
DangerHigh
fish

Species: Serpentis modicum. Group: Fish. Tameable: No (Adults cannot be tamed, but Wild Eggs can be hatched). Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming.

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Passive

Bird · Carnivore · Docile

Vulture

Food/itemsSpoiled Meat, Cactus Broth
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Spoiled Meat, Cactus Broth. The Vulture is unable to be tamed through the standard Knock-out methods, and must be tamed non-violently, but this can be difficult as they become aggressive at the presence of a corpse. To feed it, place Raw or Spoiled Meat on the last slot of your hotbar, then ap
MapsScorched Earth, Ragnarok, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur, Lost Colony
DangerMedium
meattravelcarryshoulder petutilitybirds

Species: Torgos arcam. Group: Birds. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: No. = Vultures are carrion-eaters, thus you can mostly see them waiting for dead carcasses in the desert. = Trogos Arcam resembles many modern age vultures found in our world such as lappet-faced and griffon vultures, with a stooped neck and sharp tipped beak for tearing open carca

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Water Wyvern identification image Non-tameable

Reptile · Carnivore · Aggressive

Water Wyvern

Also called Alpha Water Wyvern.

Known variants: Alpha, Alpha Water Wyvern.

Food/itemsTeam review pending
RequirementsCannot be tamed in normal gameplay.
MapsAquatica
DangerHigh
reptiles

Species: Draconis aquaserpens. Group: Reptiles. Tameable: No (Adults cannot be tamed, but Wild Eggs can be hatched.). Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Swimming. Known variants: Alpha Water Wyvern.

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Knockout

Dinosaur · Herbivore · Friendly

Woolly Rhino

Food/itemsSuperior Kibble, Crops
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Superior Kibble, Crops. One of the best ways to knock out a rhino is to kite it to a safe location and then have a tribe member pick you up on a flyer so you can safely knock it out with darts. Tranq it with your choice of weapon.
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DangerMedium
mammalmammals

Species: Coelodonta utiliserro. Group: Mammals. = Woolly Rhinos are neutral, and will only attack if you attack them, other nearby Rhinos will become aggressive as well if they are within a small range. = A brutish herbivore native to the island's colder regions, the woolly rhinoceros is also one of its largest mammals.

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Passive

Bird · Carnivore · Docile

Wyvern

Also called Alpha Blood Crystal Wyvern, Alpha Fire Wyvern, Brute Fire Wyvern.

Known variants: Alpha, Brute.

Food/itemsRaw Meat
RequirementsPassive/non-violent tame. Required or commonly listed food/items: Raw Meat. ===Preferred Food Passive Tame Crystal Wyverns (except Heirs and Alphas) can be tamed non-violently, rather than through the use of tranquilizers. Do be warned that they tend to fly fast, which makes it difficult to tame them without causing aggression.
MapsCrystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2
DangerMedium
flyingreptilereptiles

Rideable: Flying.

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Yi Ling identification image Knockout

Bird · Omnivore · Extremely Aggressive

Yi Ling

Known variants: Yi Ling Ghost.

Food/itemsExceptional Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Yi Ling is a Knockout tame, but does not get knocked out like most other knockout tameables. Tranquilizing weapons do not induce torpor.
MapsAberration, Lost Colony, Genesis: Part 1
DangerHigh
hidedinosaurdinosaurs

Species: Yi Ling. Group: Dinosaurs. Tameable: Yes. Breedable: Yes. Rideable: Yes. Known variants: Yi Ling Ghost. = The Yi Ling is a highly aggressive, agile, gliding predator. Small by standards on the ARKs, the Yi Ling stands a little taller than a Raptor.

Aside from the default razor feathers option, a tamed Yi Ling can be fed different items to inflict various status effects. These include biotoxin for torpor, Nameless venom for a poison DOT, sap for a slowing effect and gas balls (volatile) for an armor reduction.

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Dinosaur · Carnivore · Aggressive

Yutyrannus

Also called Abyssal Yutyrannus.

Known variants: Abyssal, Brute, X Variant, Abyssal Yutyrannus, Brute X-Yutyrannus, Revenant Yutyrannus, X-Yutyrannus.

Food/itemsExtraordinary Kibble
RequirementsKnock out first, then feed while unconscious. Required or commonly listed food/items: Extraordinary Kibble. ;Cliffs Use a fast mount that can outrun the Yutyrannus to a steep cliff, get on top, and start shooting with your preferred Tranq. ;Fliers Use a Tapejara or a Quetzal to be high above the Yutyrannus and shoot it with your preferred tranq.
MapsServer notes pending
DangerHigh
dinosaurs

Species: Yutyrannus saevus. Group: Dinosaurs. Known variants: Abyssal Yutyrannus, Brute X-Yutyrannus, Revenant Yutyrannus, X-Yutyrannus. = Like many larger predators, Yutyrannus is an aggressive apex predator that will hunt the largest of herbivores and the smaller carnivores, with the exception of the Carnotaurus in their own pack. = Yutyrannus is a large c

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