Carcharodontosaurus
Best Food
Exceptional Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
334
Time (1x)
21h 22m
Narcotics
1722
What is a Carcharodontosaurus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Carcharodontosaurus is best used as a tank / frontline and transport & hauling. It's a knockout tame.
Tank / frontline
high base health (70,000)
Transport & hauling
high carry weight (650)
Carcharodontosaurus Taming Calculator
Exceptional
21h 22m
100%
+75 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Kibble BEST | 334 | 21h 22m | 100% | +75 | 1722 |
| Raw Mutton | 693 | 27h 43m | 100% | +75 | 2493 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 858 | 34h 19m | 100% | +75 | 3295 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 900 | 35h 59m | 100% | +75 | 3499 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 1800 | 35h 59m | 100% | +75 | 3499 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 1800 | 35h 59m | 100% | +75 | 3499 |
| Raw Meat | 2250 | 89h 59m | 100% | +75 | 10062 |
| Cooked Meat | 4500 | 89h 59m | 100% | +75 | 10062 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 4500 | 89h 59m | 100% | +75 | 10062 |
Knockout — Level 150
667
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
381
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
272
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
136
Shocking Tranq Dart
12000
Wooden Club
4286
Slingshot
Torpor: 60,000 | Drain: 0.5/s | Narcotics: 1722 | Narcoberries: 12583
Knock Out
Total torpor: 60,000 at level 150. Drain: 0.5/s
667
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
381
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
272
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
136
Shocking Tranq Dart
12000
Wooden Club
4286
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 70,000 | +56.0 | +0.4% |
| ⚡Stamina | 480 | +2.9 | +2.5% |
| 😴Torpor | 6,000 | +360.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +0.4 | +2.5% |
| 🍖Food | 4,000 | +10.0 | +2.5% |
| ⚖️Weight | 650 | +13.0 | +1.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +5.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +0.3% |
Carcharodontosaurus Breeding
Egg Incubation
2d 1h 59m
Baby (10%)
1d 0h 23m
Total Maturation
10d 3h 59m
Where to Find & Ride a Carcharodontosaurus
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Carcharo Saddle (Lv 96)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Carcha_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Carcharodontosaurus in ARK
The Carcharodontosaurus 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 Carcharodontosaurus in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (667 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Kibble in its inventory (334 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 1722 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 21h 22m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Large Bear Trap
Carcharodontosaurus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Kibble | 334 | 21h 22m | 100% | 1722 |
| Raw Mutton | 693 | 27h 43m | 100% | 2493 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 858 | 34h 19m | 100% | 3295 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 900 | 35h 59m | 100% | 3499 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 1800 | 35h 59m | 100% | 3499 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 1800 | 35h 59m | 100% | 3499 |
| Raw Meat | 2250 | 89h 59m | 100% | 10062 |
| Cooked Meat | 4500 | 89h 59m | 100% | 10062 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 4500 | 89h 59m | 100% | 10062 |
Carcharodontosaurus FAQ
How do you tame a Carcharodontosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Carcharodontosaurus is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (667 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 60,000.
What is the best food to tame a Carcharodontosaurus?
The best food for taming a Carcharodontosaurus is Exceptional Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 334 Exceptional Kibble, which takes 21h 22m and requires 1722 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Carcharodontosaurus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Carcharodontosaurus works best as tank / frontline, transport & hauling. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Carcharodontosaurus?
A level 150 Carcharodontosaurus has 60,000 torpor. It takes approximately 667 crossbow tranq arrows, or 667 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Carcharodontosaurus?
Breeding a Carcharodontosaurus takes 2d 1h 59m for egg incubation, then 10d 3h 59m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 1d 0h 23m.
What maps does the Carcharodontosaurus spawn on in ARK?
The Carcharodontosaurus spawns on 9 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Carcharodontosaurus?
The Carcharodontosaurus uses the Carcharo Saddle, which unlocks at level 96. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Carcharodontosaurus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Carcharodontosaurus is: cheat summon Carcha_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Carcharodontosaurus taming on my own ARK server?
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