Karkinos
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
97
Time (1x)
2h 30m
Narcotics
207
What is a Karkinos good for?
Based on its base stats, the Karkinos is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Karkinos Taming Calculator
Exceptional
2h 30m
6.68%
+5 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 97 | 2h 30m | 6.68% | +5 | 207 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 97 | 2h 30m | 6.68% | +5 | 207 |
| Kibble | 97 | 3h 46m | 6.68% | +5 | 359 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 97 | 4h 1m | 6.68% | +5 | 390 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 97 | 4h 1m | 6.68% | +5 | 390 |
| Spoiled Meat | 387 | 9h 24m | 0.45% | +0 | 1045 |
| Basic Kibble | 2419 | 112h 55m | 0% | +0 | 13625 |
| Regular Kibble | 2419 | 112h 55m | 0% | +0 | 13625 |
| Simple Kibble | 2419 | 112h 55m | 0% | +0 | 13625 |
| Superior Kibble | 2419 | 112h 55m | 0% | +0 | 13625 |
| Raw Meat | 2580 | 18h 49m | 0% | +0 | 2188 |
Knockout — Level 150
76
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
44
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
31
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
16
Shocking Tranq Dart
1360
Wooden Club
486
Slingshot
Torpor: 6,800 | Drain: 0.5/s | Narcotics: 207 | Narcoberries: 1513
Knock Out
Total torpor: 6,800 at level 150. Drain: 0.5/s
76
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
44
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
31
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
16
Shocking Tranq Dart
1360
Wooden Club
486
Slingshot
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% | — | — |
Where to Find & Ride a Karkinos
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Karkinos Saddle (Lv 65)
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Crab_Character_BP_STAOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Karkinos in ARK
The Karkinos 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 Karkinos in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (76 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (97 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 207 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 2h 30m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap
Karkinos Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 97 | 2h 30m | 6.68% | 207 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 97 | 2h 30m | 6.68% | 207 |
| Kibble | 97 | 3h 46m | 6.68% | 359 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 97 | 4h 1m | 6.68% | 390 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 97 | 4h 1m | 6.68% | 390 |
| Spoiled Meat | 387 | 9h 24m | 0.45% | 1045 |
| Basic Kibble | 2419 | 112h 55m | 0% | 13625 |
| Regular Kibble | 2419 | 112h 55m | 0% | 13625 |
| Simple Kibble | 2419 | 112h 55m | 0% | 13625 |
| Superior Kibble | 2419 | 112h 55m | 0% | 13625 |
| Raw Meat | 2580 | 18h 49m | 0% | 2188 |
Karkinos FAQ
How do you tame a Karkinos in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Karkinos is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (76 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 6,800.
What is the best food to tame a Karkinos?
The best food for taming a Karkinos is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 97 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 2h 30m and requires 207 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Karkinos in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Karkinos works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Karkinos?
A level 150 Karkinos has 6,800 torpor. It takes approximately 76 crossbow tranq arrows, or 76 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
What maps does the Karkinos spawn on in ARK?
The Karkinos spawns on 6 maps: Aberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Karkinos?
The Karkinos uses the Karkinos Saddle, which unlocks at level 65. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Karkinos spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Karkinos is: cheat summon Crab_Character_BP_STA. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Karkinos taming on my own ARK server?
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