Carnotaurus
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
43
Time (1x)
1h 43m
Narcotics
84
What is a Carnotaurus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Carnotaurus is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Carnotaurus Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 43m
4.38%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 84 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 84 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 84 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 84 |
| Kibble | 43 | 2h 34m | 4.38% | +3 | 154 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 168 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 168 |
| Regular Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 168 |
| Superior Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 168 |
| Raw Mutton | 91 | 3h 24m | 0% | +0 | 222 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 114 | 4h 16m | 0% | +0 | 293 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 168 | 6h 17m | 0% | +0 | 458 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 638 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 638 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 284 | 5h 19m | 0% | +0 | 379 |
| Raw Meat | 340 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 986 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 567 | 10h 55m | 0% | +0 | 837 |
| Cooked Meat | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 986 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 986 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 850 | 15h 56m | 0% | +0 | 1246 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 6200 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 6200 |
Knockout — Level 150
39
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
23
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
16
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
8
Shocking Tranq Dart
700
Wooden Club
250
Slingshot
Torpor: 3,500 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 84 | Narcoberries: 548
Knock OutHead 3×
Total torpor: 3,500 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
39
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
23
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
16
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
8
Shocking Tranq Dart
700
Wooden Club
250
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 420 | +84.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 300 | +30.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 350 | +21.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 2,000 | +200.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 300 | +6.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.3% |
Carnotaurus Breeding
Egg Incubation
1h 40m
Baby (10%)
4h 37m
Total Maturation
1d 22h 17m
Where to Find & Ride a Carnotaurus
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Carno Saddle (Lv 46)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Carno_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Carnotaurus in ARK
The Carnotaurus 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 Carnotaurus in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (39 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (43 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 84 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 43m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Carnotaurus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 84 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 84 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 84 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 84 |
| Kibble | 43 | 2h 34m | 4.38% | 154 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 168 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 168 |
| Regular Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 168 |
| Superior Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 168 |
| Raw Mutton | 91 | 3h 24m | 0% | 222 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 114 | 4h 16m | 0% | 293 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 168 | 6h 17m | 0% | 458 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | 638 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | 638 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 284 | 5h 19m | 0% | 379 |
| Raw Meat | 340 | 12h 45m | 0% | 986 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 567 | 10h 55m | 0% | 837 |
| Cooked Meat | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | 986 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | 986 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 850 | 15h 56m | 0% | 1246 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 6200 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 6200 |
Carnotaurus FAQ
How do you tame a Carnotaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Carnotaurus is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (39 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 3,500.
What is the best food to tame a Carnotaurus?
The best food for taming a Carnotaurus is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 43 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 43m and requires 84 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Carnotaurus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Carnotaurus 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 Carnotaurus?
A level 150 Carnotaurus has 3,500 torpor. It takes approximately 39 crossbow tranq arrows, or 39 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 3×.
How long does it take to breed a Carnotaurus?
Breeding a Carnotaurus takes 1h 40m for egg incubation, then 1d 22h 17m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 37m.
What maps does the Carnotaurus spawn on in ARK?
The Carnotaurus 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 Carnotaurus?
The Carnotaurus uses the Carno Saddle, which unlocks at level 46. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Carnotaurus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Carnotaurus is: cheat summon Carno_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Carnotaurus taming on my own ARK server?
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