Coelacanth
What is a Coelacanth good for?
Based on its base stats, the Coelacanth is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Coelacanth Taming Calculator
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 30 | +6.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 100 | +10.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 15 | +0.9 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 100 | +10.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 8 | +0.2 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Where to Find & Ride a Coelacanth
Rideable
No
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Reactive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Coel_Character_BP_VDay_OceanOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Coelacanth in ARK
The Coelacanth is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place preferred food in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Coelacanth slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Coelacanth FAQ
How do you tame a Coelacanth in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Coelacanth is a passive tame. Place its preferred food 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 Coelacanth?
Preferred foods for Coelacanth vary. Use the calculator above to see exact quantities for each food type.
What is the best use for a Coelacanth in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Coelacanth works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
What maps does the Coelacanth spawn on in ARK?
The Coelacanth 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.
Can you ride a Coelacanth in ARK?
No — the Coelacanth cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Coelacanth spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Coelacanth is: cheat summon Coel_Character_BP_VDay_Ocean. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Coelacanth taming on my own ARK server?
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