Aberrant Iguanodon
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
60
Time (1x)
31m 58s
Narcotics
10
What is a Aberrant Iguanodon good for?
Based on its base stats, the Aberrant Iguanodon is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame. Note it loses 4% of its HP once tamed, so it's glass-cannon — strong but fragile.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Aberrant Iguanodon Taming Calculator
Exceptional
31m 58s
13.88%
+10 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | +10 | 10 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | +10 | 10 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | +10 | 10 |
| Simple Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | +10 | 10 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | +10 | 10 |
| Kibble | 60 | 47m 57s | 13.88% | +10 | 31 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | +10 | 36 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | +10 | 36 |
| Regular Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | +10 | 36 |
| Simple Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | +10 | 36 |
| Superior Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | +10 | 36 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 149 | 59m 36s | 2.55% | +1 | 47 |
| Vegetables | 595 | 3h 57m | 0% | +0 | 290 |
| Mejoberry | 794 | 3h 58m | 0% | +0 | 291 |
| Berries | 1190 | 3h 57m | 0% | +0 | 290 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 1190 | 3h 57m | 0% | +0 | 290 |
| Basic Kibble | 1488 | 23h 48m | 0% | +0 | 1912 |
Knockout — Level 150
24
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
14
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
10
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
5
Shocking Tranq Dart
420
Wooden Club
150
Slingshot
Torpor: 2,100 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 10 | Narcoberries: 66
Knock OutHead 2×
Total torpor: 2,100 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
24
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
14
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
10
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
5
Shocking Tranq Dart
420
Wooden Club
150
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
⚠ Aberrant Iguanodon loses 4% of its HP when tamed (Wild: 250 → Tamed: 240)
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 250 | +50.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 200 | +20.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 210 | +12.6 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,800 | +180.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 375 | +7.5 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +2.0% |
Aberrant Iguanodon Breeding
Egg Incubation
1h 25m
Baby (10%)
4h 37m
Total Maturation
1d 22h 17m
Where to Find & Ride a Aberrant Iguanodon
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Iguanodon Saddle (Lv 30)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Reactive
Spawn Command
cheat summon Iguanodon_Character_BP_AberrantOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Aberrant Iguanodon in ARK
The Aberrant Iguanodon is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious, then place food in its inventory while keeping torpor high with narcotics.
- Build a trap or find the Aberrant Iguanodon in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (24 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 2× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (60 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 10 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 31m 58s for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Aberrant Iguanodon Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | 10 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | 10 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | 10 |
| Simple Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | 10 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 60 | 31m 58s | 13.88% | 10 |
| Kibble | 60 | 47m 57s | 13.88% | 31 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | 36 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | 36 |
| Regular Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | 36 |
| Simple Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | 36 |
| Superior Kibble | 60 | 51m 9s | 13.88% | 36 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 149 | 59m 36s | 2.55% | 47 |
| Vegetables | 595 | 3h 57m | 0% | 290 |
| Mejoberry | 794 | 3h 58m | 0% | 291 |
| Berries | 1190 | 3h 57m | 0% | 290 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 1190 | 3h 57m | 0% | 290 |
| Basic Kibble | 1488 | 23h 48m | 0% | 1912 |
Aberrant Iguanodon FAQ
How do you tame a Aberrant Iguanodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Aberrant Iguanodon is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (24 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 2× torpor), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 2,100.
What is the best food to tame a Aberrant Iguanodon?
The best food for taming a Aberrant Iguanodon is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 60 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 31m 58s and requires 10 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Aberrant Iguanodon in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Aberrant Iguanodon works best as utility & early-game. Note it loses 4% of its health when tamed, so build it as a high-damage glass cannon rather than a tank. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Aberrant Iguanodon?
A level 150 Aberrant Iguanodon has 2,100 torpor. It takes approximately 24 crossbow tranq arrows, or 24 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 2×.
How long does it take to breed a Aberrant Iguanodon?
Breeding a Aberrant Iguanodon takes 1h 25m for egg incubation, then 1d 22h 17m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 37m.
What saddle do you need for a Aberrant Iguanodon?
The Aberrant Iguanodon uses the Iguanodon Saddle, which unlocks at level 30. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Aberrant Iguanodon spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Aberrant Iguanodon is: cheat summon Iguanodon_Character_BP_Aberrant. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Aberrant Iguanodon taming on my own ARK server?
Yes. XGamingServer offers instant ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting with configurable taming speed, full mod support, and 24/7 support. Adjust TamingSpeedMultiplier in GameUserSettings.ini or use the server config generator.
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