Ferox
What is a Ferox good for?
Based on its base stats, the Ferox is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Ferox Taming Calculator
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 160 | +160.0 | — |
| ⚡Stamina | 1,000 | — | — |
| 😴Torpor | 100 | +6.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | — | — |
| 🍖Food | 100 | — | — |
| ⚖️Weight | 100 | — | — |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | — |
Ferox Breeding
Gestation
9h 55m
Baby (10%)
9h 15m
Total Maturation
3d 20h 35m
Where to Find & Ride a Ferox
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
None
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Reactive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Shapeshifter_Small_Character_BP_STAOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Ferox in ARK
The Ferox is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place preferred food in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Ferox slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Ferox FAQ
How do you tame a Ferox in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Ferox is a passive tame. Place its preferred food 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 Ferox?
Preferred foods for Ferox vary. Use the calculator above to see exact quantities for each food type.
What is the best use for a Ferox in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Ferox works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Ferox?
Breeding a Ferox takes 9h 55m for gestation, then 3d 20h 35m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 9h 15m.
What maps does the Ferox spawn on in ARK?
The Ferox spawns on 4 maps: Genesis: Part 1, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Ferox?
The Ferox uses the None. You'll need to tame one first (it's a passive tame).
What is the Ferox spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Ferox is: cheat summon Shapeshifter_Small_Character_BP_STA. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Ferox 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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