Anglerfish
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
39
Time (1x)
2h 4m
Narcotics
573
What is a Anglerfish good for?
Based on its base stats, the Anglerfish is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Anglerfish Taming Calculator
Exceptional
2h 4m
3.58%
+2 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 39 | 2h 4m | 3.58% | +2 | 573 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 39 | 2h 4m | 3.58% | +2 | 573 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 39 | 2h 4m | 3.58% | +2 | 573 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 39 | 2h 4m | 3.58% | +2 | 573 |
| Kibble | 39 | 3h 7m | 3.58% | +2 | 888 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 39 | 3h 19m | 3.58% | +2 | 951 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 39 | 3h 19m | 3.58% | +2 | 951 |
| Regular Kibble | 39 | 3h 19m | 3.58% | +2 | 951 |
| Superior Kibble | 39 | 3h 19m | 3.58% | +2 | 951 |
| Raw Mutton | 82 | 4h 6m | 0% | +0 | 1186 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 102 | 5h 6m | 0% | +0 | 1490 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 152 | 7h 35m | 0% | +0 | 2246 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 204 | 10h 11m | 0% | +0 | 3034 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 204 | 10h 11m | 0% | +0 | 3034 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 255 | 6h 22m | 0% | +0 | 1877 |
| Raw Meat | 306 | 15h 18m | 0% | +0 | 4586 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 510 | 13h 6m | 0% | +0 | 3920 |
| Cooked Meat | 612 | 15h 18m | 0% | +0 | 4586 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 612 | 15h 18m | 0% | +0 | 4586 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 765 | 19h 7m | 0% | +0 | 5747 |
| Basic Kibble | 957 | 91h 52m | 0% | +0 | 27826 |
| Simple Kibble | 957 | 91h 52m | 0% | +0 | 27826 |
Knockout — Level 150
100
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
58
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
41
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
21
Shocking Tranq Dart
1800
Wooden Club
643
Slingshot
Torpor: 9,000 | Drain: 2.8/s | Narcotics: 573 | Narcoberries: 9389
Knock Out
Total torpor: 9,000 at level 150. Drain: 2.8/s(fast drain — shoot quickly!)
100
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
58
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
41
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
21
Shocking Tranq Dart
1800
Wooden Club
643
Slingshot
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 450 | +90.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 240 | +24.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 900 | +54.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,500 | +150.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 350 | +7.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Anglerfish Breeding
Egg Incubation
4h 59m
Baby (10%)
3h 42m
Total Maturation
1d 13h 2m
Where to Find & Ride a Anglerfish
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
None
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Opportunistic
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Angler_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Anglerfish in ARK
The Anglerfish 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 Anglerfish in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (100 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (39 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 573 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 2h 4m for taming to complete
Anglerfish Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 39 | 2h 4m | 3.58% | 573 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 39 | 2h 4m | 3.58% | 573 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 39 | 2h 4m | 3.58% | 573 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 39 | 2h 4m | 3.58% | 573 |
| Kibble | 39 | 3h 7m | 3.58% | 888 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 39 | 3h 19m | 3.58% | 951 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 39 | 3h 19m | 3.58% | 951 |
| Regular Kibble | 39 | 3h 19m | 3.58% | 951 |
| Superior Kibble | 39 | 3h 19m | 3.58% | 951 |
| Raw Mutton | 82 | 4h 6m | 0% | 1186 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 102 | 5h 6m | 0% | 1490 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 152 | 7h 35m | 0% | 2246 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 204 | 10h 11m | 0% | 3034 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 204 | 10h 11m | 0% | 3034 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 255 | 6h 22m | 0% | 1877 |
| Raw Meat | 306 | 15h 18m | 0% | 4586 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 510 | 13h 6m | 0% | 3920 |
| Cooked Meat | 612 | 15h 18m | 0% | 4586 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 612 | 15h 18m | 0% | 4586 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 765 | 19h 7m | 0% | 5747 |
| Basic Kibble | 957 | 91h 52m | 0% | 27826 |
| Simple Kibble | 957 | 91h 52m | 0% | 27826 |
Anglerfish FAQ
How do you tame a Anglerfish in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Anglerfish is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (100 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 9,000.
What is the best food to tame a Anglerfish?
The best food for taming a Anglerfish is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 39 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 2h 4m and requires 573 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Anglerfish in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Anglerfish works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Anglerfish?
A level 150 Anglerfish has 9,000 torpor. It takes approximately 100 crossbow tranq arrows, or 100 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Anglerfish?
Breeding a Anglerfish takes 4h 59m for egg incubation, then 1d 13h 2m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 3h 42m.
What maps does the Anglerfish spawn on in ARK?
The Anglerfish spawns on 10 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Aberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Anglerfish?
The Anglerfish uses the None. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Anglerfish spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Anglerfish is: cheat summon Angler_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Anglerfish taming on my own ARK server?
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