Dung Beetle
Best Food
Large Animal Feces
Qty (Lvl 150)
38
Time (1x)
47m 30s
Narcotics
0
What is a Dung Beetle good for?
Based on its base stats, the Dung Beetle is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Dung Beetle Taming Calculator
Large
47m 30s
0%
+0 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Animal Feces BEST | 38 | 47m 30s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Medium Animal Feces | 56 | 46m 40s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Spoiled Meat | 84 | 2h 20m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Small Animal Feces | 112 | 46m 40s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Human Feces | 140 | 46m 40s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Meat | 560 | 4h 40m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 200 | +40.0 | +13.5% |
| ⚡Stamina | 100 | +10.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 200 | +12.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 900 | +90.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 5 | +0.1 | +8.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Where to Find & Ride a Dung Beetle
Rideable
No
Diet
Coprophagic
Temperament
Neutral
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon DungBeetle_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Dung Beetle in ARK
The Dung Beetle is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Large Animal Feces in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Dung Beetle slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Dung Beetle Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Animal Feces | 38 | 47m 30s | 0% | 0 |
| Medium Animal Feces | 56 | 46m 40s | 0% | 0 |
| Spoiled Meat | 84 | 2h 20m | 0% | 0 |
| Small Animal Feces | 112 | 46m 40s | 0% | 0 |
| Human Feces | 140 | 46m 40s | 0% | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 525 | 28h 0m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Meat | 560 | 4h 40m | 0% | 0 |
Dung Beetle FAQ
How do you tame a Dung Beetle in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Dung Beetle is a passive tame. Place Large Animal Feces 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 Dung Beetle?
The best food for taming a Dung Beetle is Large Animal Feces. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 38 Large Animal Feces, which takes 47m 30s and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Dung Beetle in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Dung Beetle works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
What maps does the Dung Beetle spawn on in ARK?
The Dung Beetle 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 Dung Beetle in ARK?
No — the Dung Beetle cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Dung Beetle spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Dung Beetle is: cheat summon DungBeetle_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Dung Beetle 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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