Ichthyornis
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
37
Time (1x)
1h 38m
Narcotics
115
What is a Ichthyornis good for?
Based on its base stats, the Ichthyornis is best used as aerial travel & scouting. It's a knockout tame, and it can fly.
Aerial travel & scouting
is a flyer
Ichthyornis Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 38m
2.91%
+2 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 37 | 1h 38m | 2.91% | +2 | 115 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 37 | 1h 38m | 2.91% | +2 | 115 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 37 | 1h 38m | 2.91% | +2 | 115 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 37 | 1h 38m | 2.91% | +2 | 115 |
| Kibble | 37 | 2h 27m | 2.91% | +2 | 182 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 37 | 2h 37m | 2.91% | +2 | 196 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 37 | 2h 37m | 2.91% | +2 | 196 |
| Regular Kibble | 37 | 2h 37m | 2.91% | +2 | 196 |
| Superior Kibble | 37 | 2h 37m | 2.91% | +2 | 196 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 242 | 5h 2m | 0% | +0 | 393 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 484 | 10h 21m | 0% | +0 | 828 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 725 | 15h 6m | 0% | +0 | 1216 |
| Basic Kibble | 907 | 72h 33m | 0% | +0 | 5913 |
| Simple Kibble | 907 | 72h 33m | 0% | +0 | 5913 |
Knockout — Level 150
14
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
8
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
6
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
3
Shocking Tranq Dart
240
Wooden Club
86
Slingshot
Torpor: 1,200 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 115 | Narcoberries: 750
Knock OutHead 3×
Total torpor: 1,200 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
14
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
8
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
6
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
3
Shocking Tranq Dart
240
Wooden Club
86
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 50 | +10.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 120 | +7.2 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,000 | +100.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 55 | +1.1 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Ichthyornis Breeding
Egg Incubation
1h 40m
Baby (10%)
3h 42m
Total Maturation
1d 13h 2m
Where to Find & Ride a Ichthyornis
Rideable
No
Diet
Piscivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Ichthyornis_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Ichthyornis in ARK
The Ichthyornis 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 Ichthyornis in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (14 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (37 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 115 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 38m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Bola, Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Ichthyornis Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 37 | 1h 38m | 2.91% | 115 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 37 | 1h 38m | 2.91% | 115 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 37 | 1h 38m | 2.91% | 115 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 37 | 1h 38m | 2.91% | 115 |
| Kibble | 37 | 2h 27m | 2.91% | 182 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 37 | 2h 37m | 2.91% | 196 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 37 | 2h 37m | 2.91% | 196 |
| Regular Kibble | 37 | 2h 37m | 2.91% | 196 |
| Superior Kibble | 37 | 2h 37m | 2.91% | 196 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 242 | 5h 2m | 0% | 393 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 484 | 10h 21m | 0% | 828 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 725 | 15h 6m | 0% | 1216 |
| Basic Kibble | 907 | 72h 33m | 0% | 5913 |
| Simple Kibble | 907 | 72h 33m | 0% | 5913 |
Ichthyornis FAQ
How do you tame a Ichthyornis in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Ichthyornis is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (14 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× torpor), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 1,200.
What is the best food to tame a Ichthyornis?
The best food for taming a Ichthyornis is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 37 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 38m and requires 115 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Ichthyornis in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Ichthyornis 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 Ichthyornis?
A level 150 Ichthyornis has 1,200 torpor. It takes approximately 14 crossbow tranq arrows, or 14 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 3×.
How long does it take to breed a Ichthyornis?
Breeding a Ichthyornis takes 1h 40m for egg incubation, then 1d 13h 2m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 3h 42m.
What maps does the Ichthyornis spawn on in ARK?
The Ichthyornis spawns on 10 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Ichthyornis in ARK?
No — the Ichthyornis cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for aerial travel & scouting.
What is the Ichthyornis spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Ichthyornis is: cheat summon Ichthyornis_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Ichthyornis 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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