Basilisk
Best Food
Fertilized Rock Drake Egg
Qty (Lvl 150)
132
Time (1x)
9h 37m
Narcotics
0
What is a Basilisk good for?
Based on its base stats, the Basilisk is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame. Note it loses 50% of its HP once tamed, so it's glass-cannon — strong but fragile.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Basilisk Taming Calculator
Fertilized
9h 37m
0%
+0 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertilized Rock Drake Egg BEST | 132 | 9h 37m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Base Stats
⚠ Basilisk loses 50% of its HP when tamed (Wild: 160 → Tamed: 80)
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 160 | +160.0 | — |
| ⚡Stamina | 1,000 | — | — |
| 😴Torpor | 100 | +6.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | — | — |
| 🍖Food | 100 | — | — |
| ⚖️Weight | 100 | — | — |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | — |
Where to Find & Ride a Basilisk
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Basilisk Saddle (Lv 85)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Basilisk_Character_BP_STAOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Basilisk in ARK
The Basilisk is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Fertilized Rock Drake Egg in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Basilisk slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Basilisk Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertilized Rock Drake Egg | 132 | 9h 37m | 0% | 0 |
Basilisk FAQ
How do you tame a Basilisk in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Basilisk is a passive tame. Place Fertilized Rock Drake Egg in your last inventory slot, approach slowly, and press the interaction key when prompted. Wait for the feeding cooldown between feedings.
What is the best food to tame a Basilisk?
The best food for taming a Basilisk is Fertilized Rock Drake Egg. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 132 Fertilized Rock Drake Egg, which takes 9h 37m and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Basilisk in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Basilisk works best as utility & early-game. Note it loses 50% 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.
What maps does the Basilisk spawn on in ARK?
The Basilisk spawns on 6 maps: Aberration, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Basilisk?
The Basilisk uses the Basilisk Saddle, which unlocks at level 85. You'll need to tame one first (it's a passive tame).
What is the Basilisk spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Basilisk is: cheat summon Basilisk_Character_BP_STA. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Basilisk 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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