Ankylosaurus
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
64
Time (1x)
1h 42m
Narcotics
71
What is a Ankylosaurus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Ankylosaurus is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Ankylosaurus Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 42m
23.4%
+17 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 64 | 1h 42m | 23.4% | +17 | 71 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 64 | 1h 42m | 23.4% | +17 | 71 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 64 | 1h 42m | 23.4% | +17 | 71 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 64 | 1h 42m | 23.4% | +17 | 71 |
| Kibble | 64 | 2h 33m | 23.4% | +17 | 141 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 64 | 2h 43m | 23.4% | +17 | 155 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 64 | 2h 43m | 23.4% | +17 | 155 |
| Regular Kibble | 64 | 2h 43m | 23.4% | +17 | 155 |
| Superior Kibble | 64 | 2h 43m | 23.4% | +17 | 155 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 160 | 3h 12m | 4.67% | +3 | 193 |
| Vegetables | 638 | 12h 45m | 0.31% | +0 | 975 |
| Mejoberry | 850 | 12h 45m | 0.17% | +0 | 974 |
| Berries | 1275 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 974 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 1275 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 974 |
| Basic Kibble | 1594 | 76h 30m | 0% | +0 | 6187 |
| Simple Kibble | 1594 | 76h 30m | 0% | +0 | 6187 |
Knockout — Level 150
47
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
27
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
20
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
10
Shocking Tranq Dart
840
Wooden Club
300
Slingshot
Torpor: 4,200 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 71 | Narcoberries: 463
Knock Out
Total torpor: 4,200 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
47
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
27
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
20
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
10
Shocking Tranq Dart
840
Wooden Club
300
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 700 | +140.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 175 | +17.5 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 420 | +25.2 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 3,000 | +300.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 250 | +5.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +2.0% |
Ankylosaurus Breeding
Egg Incubation
2h 37m
Baby (10%)
4h 52m
Total Maturation
2d 0h 43m
Where to Find & Ride a Ankylosaurus
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Ankylo Saddle (Lv 36)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Docile
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Ankylo_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Ankylosaurus in ARK
The Ankylosaurus 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 Ankylosaurus in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (47 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (64 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 71 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 42m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap
Ankylosaurus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 64 | 1h 42m | 23.4% | 71 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 64 | 1h 42m | 23.4% | 71 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 64 | 1h 42m | 23.4% | 71 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 64 | 1h 42m | 23.4% | 71 |
| Kibble | 64 | 2h 33m | 23.4% | 141 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 64 | 2h 43m | 23.4% | 155 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 64 | 2h 43m | 23.4% | 155 |
| Regular Kibble | 64 | 2h 43m | 23.4% | 155 |
| Superior Kibble | 64 | 2h 43m | 23.4% | 155 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 160 | 3h 12m | 4.67% | 193 |
| Vegetables | 638 | 12h 45m | 0.31% | 975 |
| Mejoberry | 850 | 12h 45m | 0.17% | 974 |
| Berries | 1275 | 12h 45m | 0% | 974 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 1275 | 12h 45m | 0% | 974 |
| Basic Kibble | 1594 | 76h 30m | 0% | 6187 |
| Simple Kibble | 1594 | 76h 30m | 0% | 6187 |
Ankylosaurus FAQ
How do you tame a Ankylosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Ankylosaurus is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (47 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 4,200.
What is the best food to tame a Ankylosaurus?
The best food for taming a Ankylosaurus is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 64 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 42m and requires 71 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Ankylosaurus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Ankylosaurus 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 Ankylosaurus?
A level 150 Ankylosaurus has 4,200 torpor. It takes approximately 47 crossbow tranq arrows, or 47 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Ankylosaurus?
Breeding a Ankylosaurus takes 2h 37m for egg incubation, then 2d 0h 43m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 52m.
What maps does the Ankylosaurus spawn on in ARK?
The Ankylosaurus spawns on 12 maps: The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Aberration, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Ankylosaurus?
The Ankylosaurus uses the Ankylo Saddle, which unlocks at level 36. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Ankylosaurus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Ankylosaurus is: cheat summon Ankylo_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Ankylosaurus taming on my own ARK server?
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