Castoroides
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
43
Time (1x)
1h 43m
Narcotics
374
What is a Castoroides good for?
Based on its base stats, the Castoroides is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Castoroides Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 43m
23.06%
+17 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 43 | 1h 43m | 23.06% | +17 | 374 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 23.06% | +17 | 374 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 23.06% | +17 | 374 |
| Kibble | 43 | 2h 34m | 23.06% | +17 | 577 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 23.06% | +17 | 618 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 23.06% | +17 | 618 |
| Superior Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 23.06% | +17 | 618 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 107 | 3h 12m | 4.62% | +3 | 727 |
| Vegetables | 425 | 12h 45m | 0.31% | +0 | 2986 |
| Mejoberry | 567 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 2987 |
| Berries | 850 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 2986 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 850 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 2986 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 18086 |
| Regular Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 18086 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 18086 |
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: 1.5/s | Narcotics: 374 | Narcoberries: 4209
Knock Out
Total torpor: 3,500 at level 150. Drain: 1.5/s(fast drain — shoot quickly!)
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 | 450 | +90.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 180 | +18.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 350 | +21.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 750 | +75.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 2,000 | +200.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 300 | +6.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +4.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Castoroides Breeding
Gestation
7h 56m
Baby (10%)
6h 10m
Total Maturation
2d 13h 43m
Where to Find & Ride a Castoroides
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Castoroides Saddle (Lv 61)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Friendly
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Beaver_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Castoroides in ARK
The Castoroides 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 Castoroides in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (39 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (43 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 374 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 43m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Bola, Large Bear Trap
Castoroides Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 23.06% | 374 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 23.06% | 374 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 23.06% | 374 |
| Kibble | 43 | 2h 34m | 23.06% | 577 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 23.06% | 618 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 23.06% | 618 |
| Superior Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 23.06% | 618 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 107 | 3h 12m | 4.62% | 727 |
| Vegetables | 425 | 12h 45m | 0.31% | 2986 |
| Mejoberry | 567 | 12h 45m | 0% | 2987 |
| Berries | 850 | 12h 45m | 0% | 2986 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 850 | 12h 45m | 0% | 2986 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 18086 |
| Regular Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 18086 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 18086 |
Castoroides FAQ
How do you tame a Castoroides in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Castoroides is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (39 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), 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 Castoroides?
The best food for taming a Castoroides is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 43 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 43m and requires 374 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Castoroides in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Castoroides 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 Castoroides?
A level 150 Castoroides has 3,500 torpor. It takes approximately 39 crossbow tranq arrows, or 39 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Castoroides?
Breeding a Castoroides takes 7h 56m for gestation, then 2d 13h 43m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 6h 10m.
What maps does the Castoroides spawn on in ARK?
The Castoroides spawns on 10 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Castoroides?
The Castoroides uses the Castoroides Saddle, which unlocks at level 61. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Castoroides spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Castoroides is: cheat summon Beaver_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Castoroides 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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