Archaeopteryx
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
10
Time (1x)
2m 47s
Narcotics
0
Archaeopteryx Taming Calculator
Exceptional
2m 47s
20.29%
+15 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | +15 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | +15 | 0 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | +15 | 0 |
| Simple Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | +15 | 0 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | +15 | 0 |
| Kibble | 10 | 4m 10s | 20.29% | +15 | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | +15 | 1 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | +15 | 1 |
| Regular Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | +15 | 1 |
| Simple Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | +15 | 1 |
| Superior Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | +15 | 1 |
| Chitin | 78 | 43m 20s | 0% | +0 | 112 |
Knockout — Level 150
12
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
7
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
5
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
3
Shocking Tranq Dart
200
Wooden Club
72
Slingshot
Torpor: 1,000 | Drain: 0.8333/s | Narcotics: 0 | Narcoberries: 0
Knock OutHead 3×
Total torpor: 1,000 at level 150. Drain: 0.8333/s
12
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
7
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
5
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
3
Shocking Tranq Dart
200
Wooden Club
72
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 125 | +25.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 100 | +6.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 900 | +90.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 30 | +0.6 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Archaeopteryx Breeding
Egg Incubation
2h 37m
Baby (10%)
1h 32m
Total Maturation
15h 25m
Spawn Command
cheat summon Archa_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Archaeopteryx in ARK
The Archaeopteryx 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 Archaeopteryx in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (12 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (10 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 0 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 2m 47s for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Bola, Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Archaeopteryx Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | 0 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | 0 |
| Simple Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | 0 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 10 | 2m 47s | 20.29% | 0 |
| Kibble | 10 | 4m 10s | 20.29% | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | 1 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | 1 |
| Regular Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | 1 |
| Simple Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | 1 |
| Superior Kibble | 10 | 4m 27s | 20.29% | 1 |
| Chitin | 78 | 43m 20s | 0% | 112 |
Archaeopteryx FAQ
How do you tame a Archaeopteryx in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Archaeopteryx is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (12 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× torpor), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 1,000.
What is the best food to tame a Archaeopteryx?
The best food for taming a Archaeopteryx is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 10 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 2m 47s and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Archaeopteryx?
A level 150 Archaeopteryx has 1,000 torpor. It takes approximately 12 crossbow tranq arrows, or 12 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 3×.
How long does it take to breed a Archaeopteryx?
Breeding a Archaeopteryx takes 2h 37m for egg incubation, then 15h 25m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 1h 32m.
What is the Archaeopteryx spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Archaeopteryx is: cheat summon Archa_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
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