Kentrosaurus
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
121
Time (1x)
1h 36m
Narcotics
50
What is a Kentrosaurus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Kentrosaurus is best used as transport & hauling. It's a knockout tame.
Transport & hauling
high carry weight (500)
Kentrosaurus Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 36m
24.63%
+18 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 121 | 1h 36m | 24.63% | +18 | 50 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 121 | 1h 36m | 24.63% | +18 | 50 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 121 | 1h 36m | 24.63% | +18 | 50 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 121 | 1h 36m | 24.63% | +18 | 50 |
| Kibble | 121 | 2h 25m | 24.63% | +18 | 116 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 121 | 2h 34m | 24.63% | +18 | 129 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 121 | 2h 34m | 24.63% | +18 | 129 |
| Regular Kibble | 121 | 2h 34m | 24.63% | +18 | 129 |
| Superior Kibble | 121 | 2h 34m | 24.63% | +18 | 129 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 302 | 3h 1m | 4.98% | +3 | 166 |
| Vegetables | 1207 | 12h 4m | 0.33% | +0 | 905 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 2413 | 12h 3m | 0.08% | +0 | 905 |
| Basic Kibble | 3016 | 72h 23m | 0.05% | +0 | 5836 |
| Simple Kibble | 3016 | 72h 23m | 0.05% | +0 | 5836 |
Knockout — Level 150
56
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
32
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
23
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
12
Shocking Tranq Dart
1000
Wooden Club
358
Slingshot
Torpor: 5,000 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 50 | Narcoberries: 326
Knock Out
Total torpor: 5,000 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
56
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
32
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
23
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
12
Shocking Tranq Dart
1000
Wooden Club
358
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 650 | +130.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 300 | +30.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 500 | +30.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 6,000 | +600.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 500 | +10.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Kentrosaurus Breeding
Egg Incubation
2h 46m
Baby (10%)
5h 8m
Total Maturation
2d 3h 26m
Where to Find & Ride a Kentrosaurus
Rideable
No
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Short-Tempered
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Kentro_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Kentrosaurus in ARK
The Kentrosaurus 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 Kentrosaurus in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (56 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (121 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 50 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 36m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Kentrosaurus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 121 | 1h 36m | 24.63% | 50 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 121 | 1h 36m | 24.63% | 50 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 121 | 1h 36m | 24.63% | 50 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 121 | 1h 36m | 24.63% | 50 |
| Kibble | 121 | 2h 25m | 24.63% | 116 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 121 | 2h 34m | 24.63% | 129 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 121 | 2h 34m | 24.63% | 129 |
| Regular Kibble | 121 | 2h 34m | 24.63% | 129 |
| Superior Kibble | 121 | 2h 34m | 24.63% | 129 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 302 | 3h 1m | 4.98% | 166 |
| Vegetables | 1207 | 12h 4m | 0.33% | 905 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 2413 | 12h 3m | 0.08% | 905 |
| Basic Kibble | 3016 | 72h 23m | 0.05% | 5836 |
| Simple Kibble | 3016 | 72h 23m | 0.05% | 5836 |
Kentrosaurus FAQ
How do you tame a Kentrosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Kentrosaurus is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (56 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 5,000.
What is the best food to tame a Kentrosaurus?
The best food for taming a Kentrosaurus is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 121 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 36m and requires 50 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Kentrosaurus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Kentrosaurus works best as transport & hauling. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Kentrosaurus?
A level 150 Kentrosaurus has 5,000 torpor. It takes approximately 56 crossbow tranq arrows, or 56 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Kentrosaurus?
Breeding a Kentrosaurus takes 2h 46m for egg incubation, then 2d 3h 26m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 5h 8m.
What maps does the Kentrosaurus spawn on in ARK?
The Kentrosaurus spawns on 11 maps: The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Kentrosaurus in ARK?
No — the Kentrosaurus cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for transport & hauling.
What is the Kentrosaurus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Kentrosaurus is: cheat summon Kentro_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Kentrosaurus taming on my own ARK server?
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