Dimorphodon
Best Food
Raw Mutton
Qty (Lvl 150)
41
Time (1x)
22m 47s
Narcotics
53
What is a Dimorphodon good for?
Based on its base stats, the Dimorphodon is best used as aerial travel & scouting. It's a knockout tame, and it can fly.
Aerial travel & scouting
is a flyer
Dimorphodon Taming Calculator
Raw
22m 47s
0%
+0 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Mutton BEST | 41 | 22m 47s | 0% | +0 | 53 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 51 | 28m 20s | 0% | +0 | 69 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 76 | 42m 11s | 0% | +0 | 109 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 102 | 56m 36s | 0% | +0 | 150 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 102 | 56m 36s | 0% | +0 | 150 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 128 | 35m 33s | 0% | +0 | 90 |
| Raw Meat | 153 | 1h 24m | 0% | +0 | 231 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 255 | 1h 12m | 0% | +0 | 196 |
| Cooked Meat | 306 | 1h 24m | 0% | +0 | 231 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 306 | 1h 24m | 0% | +0 | 231 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 383 | 1h 46m | 0% | +0 | 292 |
| Basic Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 1450 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 1450 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 1450 |
| Regular Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 1450 |
| Simple Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 1450 |
| Superior Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 1450 |
Knockout — Level 150
12
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
7
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
5
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
3
Shocking Tranq Dart
200
Wooden Club
72
Slingshot
Torpor: 1,000 | Drain: 0.8333/s | Narcotics: 53 | Narcoberries: 457
Knock OutHead 3×
Total torpor: 1,000 at level 150. Drain: 0.8333/s
12
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
7
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
5
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
3
Shocking Tranq Dart
200
Wooden Club
72
Slingshot
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 528 | +105.6 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 100 | +6.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 900 | +90.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 50 | +1.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Dimorphodon Breeding
Egg Incubation
1h 21m
Baby (10%)
2h 30m
Total Maturation
1d 1h 1m
Where to Find & Ride a Dimorphodon
Rideable
No
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Reactive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Dimorph_Character_BP_Aggressive_DragonBoss_MedOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Dimorphodon in ARK
The Dimorphodon 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 Dimorphodon in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (12 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× damage)
- Place Raw Mutton in its inventory (41 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 53 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 22m 47s for taming to complete
Dimorphodon Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Mutton | 41 | 22m 47s | 0% | 53 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 51 | 28m 20s | 0% | 69 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 76 | 42m 11s | 0% | 109 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 102 | 56m 36s | 0% | 150 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 102 | 56m 36s | 0% | 150 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 128 | 35m 33s | 0% | 90 |
| Raw Meat | 153 | 1h 24m | 0% | 231 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 255 | 1h 12m | 0% | 196 |
| Cooked Meat | 306 | 1h 24m | 0% | 231 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 306 | 1h 24m | 0% | 231 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 383 | 1h 46m | 0% | 292 |
| Basic Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | 1450 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | 1450 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | 1450 |
| Regular Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | 1450 |
| Simple Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | 1450 |
| Superior Kibble | 479 | 8h 30m | 0% | 1450 |
Dimorphodon FAQ
How do you tame a Dimorphodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Dimorphodon is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (12 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× torpor), then feed it Raw Mutton while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 1,000.
What is the best food to tame a Dimorphodon?
The best food for taming a Dimorphodon is Raw Mutton. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 41 Raw Mutton, which takes 22m 47s and requires 53 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Dimorphodon in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Dimorphodon works best as aerial travel & scouting. It's a flyer, so it's also useful for travel and scouting. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Dimorphodon?
A level 150 Dimorphodon has 1,000 torpor. It takes approximately 12 crossbow tranq arrows, or 12 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 3×.
How long does it take to breed a Dimorphodon?
Breeding a Dimorphodon takes 1h 21m for egg incubation, then 1d 1h 1m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 2h 30m.
What maps does the Dimorphodon spawn on in ARK?
The Dimorphodon 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 Dimorphodon in ARK?
No — the Dimorphodon cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for aerial travel & scouting.
What is the Dimorphodon spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Dimorphodon is: cheat summon Dimorph_Character_BP_Aggressive_DragonBoss_Med. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Dimorphodon 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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