Lamprey
What is a Lamprey good for?
Based on its base stats, the Lamprey is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Lamprey Taming Calculator
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 40 | +8.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 100 | +10.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 50 | +3.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 450 | +45.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 10 | +0.2 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Where to Find & Ride a Lamprey
Rideable
No
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Lamprey_CharacterOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Lamprey in ARK
The Lamprey 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 Lamprey slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Lamprey FAQ
How do you tame a Lamprey in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Lamprey 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 Lamprey?
Preferred foods for Lamprey vary. Use the calculator above to see exact quantities for each food type.
What is the best use for a Lamprey in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Lamprey works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
What maps does the Lamprey spawn on in ARK?
The Lamprey spawns on 6 maps: Aberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Lamprey in ARK?
No — the Lamprey cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Lamprey spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Lamprey is: cheat summon Lamprey_Character. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Lamprey 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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