Electrophorus
Best Food
Bio Toxin
Qty (Lvl 150)
79
Time (1x)
48m 10s
Narcotics
0
What is a Electrophorus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Electrophorus is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Electrophorus Taming Calculator
Bio
48m 10s
0%
+0 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Toxin BEST | 79 | 48m 10s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Mutton | 84 | 56m 54s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 105 | 1h 11m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 156 | 1h 45m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 210 | 2h 22m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 210 | 2h 22m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 263 | 1h 29m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Meat | 315 | 3h 33m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 525 | 3h 2m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Meat | 630 | 3h 33m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 630 | 3h 33m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 788 | 4h 26m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 180 | +36.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 165 | +16.5 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 175 | +10.5 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 1,050 | +105.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,500 | +150.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 150 | +3.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Electrophorus Breeding
Egg Incubation
4h 59m
Baby (10%)
4h 37m
Total Maturation
1d 22h 17m
Where to Find & Ride a Electrophorus
Rideable
No
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Extremely Territorial
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Eel_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Electrophorus in ARK
The Electrophorus is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Bio Toxin in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Electrophorus slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Electrophorus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Toxin | 79 | 48m 10s | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Mutton | 84 | 56m 54s | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 105 | 1h 11m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 156 | 1h 45m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 210 | 2h 22m | 0% | 0 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 210 | 2h 22m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 263 | 1h 29m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Meat | 315 | 3h 33m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 525 | 3h 2m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Meat | 630 | 3h 33m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 630 | 3h 33m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 788 | 4h 26m | 0% | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 985 | 21h 21m | 0% | 0 |
Electrophorus FAQ
How do you tame a Electrophorus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Electrophorus is a passive tame. Place Bio Toxin 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 Electrophorus?
The best food for taming a Electrophorus is Bio Toxin. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 79 Bio Toxin, which takes 48m 10s and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Electrophorus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Electrophorus works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Electrophorus?
Breeding a Electrophorus takes 4h 59m for egg incubation, then 1d 22h 17m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 37m.
What maps does the Electrophorus spawn on in ARK?
The Electrophorus spawns on 10 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Aberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Electrophorus in ARK?
No — the Electrophorus cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Electrophorus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Electrophorus is: cheat summon Eel_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Electrophorus 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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