Dimetrodon
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
38
Time (1x)
1h 37m
Narcotics
542
What is a Dimetrodon good for?
Based on its base stats, the Dimetrodon is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Dimetrodon Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 37m
3.66%
+2 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 38 | 1h 37m | 3.66% | +2 | 542 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 38 | 1h 37m | 3.66% | +2 | 542 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 38 | 1h 37m | 3.66% | +2 | 542 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 38 | 1h 37m | 3.66% | +2 | 542 |
| Kibble | 38 | 2h 25m | 3.66% | +2 | 829 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 38 | 2h 35m | 3.66% | +2 | 887 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 38 | 2h 35m | 3.66% | +2 | 887 |
| Regular Kibble | 38 | 2h 35m | 3.66% | +2 | 887 |
| Superior Kibble | 38 | 2h 35m | 3.66% | +2 | 887 |
| Raw Mutton | 80 | 3h 12m | 0% | +0 | 1102 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 100 | 4h 0m | 0% | +0 | 1386 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 149 | 5h 57m | 0% | +0 | 2078 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 200 | 7h 59m | 0% | +0 | 2800 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 200 | 7h 59m | 0% | +0 | 2800 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 250 | 5h 0m | 0% | +0 | 1740 |
| Raw Meat | 300 | 12h 0m | 0% | +0 | 4220 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 500 | 10h 16m | 0% | +0 | 3611 |
| Cooked Meat | 600 | 12h 0m | 0% | +0 | 4220 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 600 | 12h 0m | 0% | +0 | 4220 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 750 | 15h 0m | 0% | +0 | 5283 |
| Basic Kibble | 938 | 72h 2m | 0% | +0 | 25492 |
| Simple Kibble | 938 | 72h 2m | 0% | +0 | 25492 |
Knockout — Level 150
84
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
48
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
34
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
17
Shocking Tranq Dart
1500
Wooden Club
536
Slingshot
Torpor: 7,500 | Drain: 5/s | Narcotics: 542 | Narcoberries: 13587
Knock Out
Total torpor: 7,500 at level 150. Drain: 5/s(fast drain — shoot quickly!)
84
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
48
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
34
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
17
Shocking Tranq Dart
1500
Wooden Club
536
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 350 | +70.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 300 | +30.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 750 | +45.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 500 | +50.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,500 | +150.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 250 | +5.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Dimetrodon Breeding
Egg Incubation
2h 29m
Baby (10%)
4h 37m
Total Maturation
1d 22h 17m
Where to Find & Ride a Dimetrodon
Rideable
No
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Reactive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Dimetro_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Dimetrodon in ARK
The Dimetrodon 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 Dimetrodon in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (84 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (38 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 542 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 37m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Dimetrodon Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 38 | 1h 37m | 3.66% | 542 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 38 | 1h 37m | 3.66% | 542 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 38 | 1h 37m | 3.66% | 542 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 38 | 1h 37m | 3.66% | 542 |
| Kibble | 38 | 2h 25m | 3.66% | 829 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 38 | 2h 35m | 3.66% | 887 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 38 | 2h 35m | 3.66% | 887 |
| Regular Kibble | 38 | 2h 35m | 3.66% | 887 |
| Superior Kibble | 38 | 2h 35m | 3.66% | 887 |
| Raw Mutton | 80 | 3h 12m | 0% | 1102 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 100 | 4h 0m | 0% | 1386 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 149 | 5h 57m | 0% | 2078 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 200 | 7h 59m | 0% | 2800 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 200 | 7h 59m | 0% | 2800 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 250 | 5h 0m | 0% | 1740 |
| Raw Meat | 300 | 12h 0m | 0% | 4220 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 500 | 10h 16m | 0% | 3611 |
| Cooked Meat | 600 | 12h 0m | 0% | 4220 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 600 | 12h 0m | 0% | 4220 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 750 | 15h 0m | 0% | 5283 |
| Basic Kibble | 938 | 72h 2m | 0% | 25492 |
| Simple Kibble | 938 | 72h 2m | 0% | 25492 |
Dimetrodon FAQ
How do you tame a Dimetrodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Dimetrodon is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (84 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 7,500.
What is the best food to tame a Dimetrodon?
The best food for taming a Dimetrodon is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 38 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 37m and requires 542 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Dimetrodon in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Dimetrodon 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 Dimetrodon?
A level 150 Dimetrodon has 7,500 torpor. It takes approximately 84 crossbow tranq arrows, or 84 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Dimetrodon?
Breeding a Dimetrodon takes 2h 29m for egg incubation, then 1d 22h 17m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 37m.
What maps does the Dimetrodon spawn on in ARK?
The Dimetrodon spawns on 11 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Aberration, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Dimetrodon in ARK?
No — the Dimetrodon cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Dimetrodon spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Dimetrodon is: cheat summon Dimetro_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Dimetrodon taming on my own ARK server?
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