Ichthyosaurus
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
32
Time (1x)
35m 4s
Narcotics
0
What is a Ichthyosaurus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Ichthyosaurus is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Ichthyosaurus Taming Calculator
Exceptional
35m 4s
4.26%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Simple Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Kibble | 32 | 52m 37s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | +3 | 0 |
| Raw Mutton | 68 | 1h 9m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 85 | 1h 27m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 126 | 2h 9m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 170 | 2h 54m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 170 | 2h 54m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 213 | 1h 49m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Meat | 255 | 4h 22m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 425 | 3h 44m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Meat | 510 | 4h 22m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 510 | 4h 22m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 638 | 5h 28m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 797 | 26h 13m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 275 | +13.8 | +6.8% |
| ⚡Stamina | 300 | +60.0 | +20.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 300 | +18.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,000 | +100.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 250 | +5.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +5.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.5% |
Ichthyosaurus Breeding
Gestation
7h 56m
Baby (10%)
5h 47m
Total Maturation
2d 9h 52m
Where to Find & Ride a Ichthyosaurus
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Ichthyosaurus Saddle (Lv 13)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Curious
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Dolphin_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Ichthyosaurus in ARK
The Ichthyosaurus is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Ichthyosaurus slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Ichthyosaurus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Simple Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 32 | 35m 4s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Kibble | 32 | 52m 37s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 32 | 56m 7s | 4.26% | 0 |
| Raw Mutton | 68 | 1h 9m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 85 | 1h 27m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 126 | 2h 9m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 170 | 2h 54m | 0% | 0 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 170 | 2h 54m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 213 | 1h 49m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Meat | 255 | 4h 22m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 425 | 3h 44m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Meat | 510 | 4h 22m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 510 | 4h 22m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 638 | 5h 28m | 0% | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 797 | 26h 13m | 0% | 0 |
Ichthyosaurus FAQ
How do you tame a Ichthyosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Ichthyosaurus is a passive tame. Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble 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 Ichthyosaurus?
The best food for taming a Ichthyosaurus is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 32 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 35m 4s and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Ichthyosaurus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Ichthyosaurus works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Ichthyosaurus?
Breeding a Ichthyosaurus takes 7h 56m for gestation, then 2d 9h 52m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 5h 47m.
What maps does the Ichthyosaurus spawn on in ARK?
The Ichthyosaurus spawns on 9 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Ichthyosaurus?
The Ichthyosaurus uses the Ichthyosaurus Saddle, which unlocks at level 13. You'll need to tame one first (it's a passive tame).
What is the Ichthyosaurus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Ichthyosaurus is: cheat summon Dolphin_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Ichthyosaurus 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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