Diplodocus
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
232
Time (1x)
2h 28m
Narcotics
12
What is a Diplodocus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Diplodocus is best used as a tank / frontline and transport & hauling. It's a knockout tame.
Tank / frontline
high base health (1,700)
Transport & hauling
high carry weight (800)
Diplodocus Taming Calculator
Exceptional
2h 28m
12.81%
+9 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 232 | 2h 28m | 12.81% | +9 | 12 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 232 | 2h 28m | 12.81% | +9 | 12 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 232 | 2h 28m | 12.81% | +9 | 12 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 232 | 2h 28m | 12.81% | +9 | 12 |
| Kibble | 232 | 3h 42m | 12.81% | +9 | 210 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 232 | 3h 57m | 12.81% | +9 | 250 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 232 | 3h 57m | 12.81% | +9 | 250 |
| Regular Kibble | 232 | 3h 57m | 12.81% | +9 | 250 |
| Superior Kibble | 232 | 3h 57m | 12.81% | +9 | 250 |
| Mejoberry | 2125 | 12h 45m | 0.18% | +0 | 1662 |
| Berries | 3188 | 12h 45m | 0.08% | +0 | 1663 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 3188 | 12h 45m | 0.08% | +0 | 1663 |
| Basic Kibble | 3985 | 76h 30m | 0.05% | +0 | 11903 |
| Simple Kibble | 3985 | 76h 30m | 0.05% | +0 | 11903 |
Knockout — Level 150
334
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
191
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
136
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
68
Shocking Tranq Dart
6000
Wooden Club
2143
Slingshot
Torpor: 30,000 | Drain: 0.75/s | Narcotics: 12 | Narcoberries: 100
Knock Out
Total torpor: 30,000 at level 150. Drain: 0.75/s
334
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
191
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
136
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
68
Shocking Tranq Dart
6000
Wooden Club
2143
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 1,700 | +340.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 550 | +55.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 3,000 | +180.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 300 | +30.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 10,000 | +1000.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 800 | +16.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | — | — |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Diplodocus Breeding
Egg Incubation
4h 59m
Baby (10%)
9h 15m
Total Maturation
3d 20h 35m
Where to Find & Ride a Diplodocus
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Diplodocus Saddle (Lv 32)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Naive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Diplodocus_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Diplodocus in ARK
The Diplodocus 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 Diplodocus in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (334 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (232 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 12 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 2h 28m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap
Diplodocus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 232 | 2h 28m | 12.81% | 12 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 232 | 2h 28m | 12.81% | 12 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 232 | 2h 28m | 12.81% | 12 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 232 | 2h 28m | 12.81% | 12 |
| Kibble | 232 | 3h 42m | 12.81% | 210 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 232 | 3h 57m | 12.81% | 250 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 232 | 3h 57m | 12.81% | 250 |
| Regular Kibble | 232 | 3h 57m | 12.81% | 250 |
| Superior Kibble | 232 | 3h 57m | 12.81% | 250 |
| Mejoberry | 2125 | 12h 45m | 0.18% | 1662 |
| Berries | 3188 | 12h 45m | 0.08% | 1663 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 3188 | 12h 45m | 0.08% | 1663 |
| Basic Kibble | 3985 | 76h 30m | 0.05% | 11903 |
| Simple Kibble | 3985 | 76h 30m | 0.05% | 11903 |
Diplodocus FAQ
How do you tame a Diplodocus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Diplodocus is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (334 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 30,000.
What is the best food to tame a Diplodocus?
The best food for taming a Diplodocus is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 232 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 2h 28m and requires 12 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Diplodocus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Diplodocus works best as tank / frontline, transport & hauling. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Diplodocus?
A level 150 Diplodocus has 30,000 torpor. It takes approximately 334 crossbow tranq arrows, or 334 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Diplodocus?
Breeding a Diplodocus takes 4h 59m for egg incubation, then 3d 20h 35m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 9h 15m.
What maps does the Diplodocus spawn on in ARK?
The Diplodocus spawns on 10 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Aberration, Extinction, Valguero, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Diplodocus?
The Diplodocus uses the Diplodocus Saddle, which unlocks at level 32. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Diplodocus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Diplodocus is: cheat summon Diplodocus_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Diplodocus taming on my own ARK server?
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