Leech
What is a Leech good for?
Based on its base stats, the Leech is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Leech 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 Leech
Rideable
No
Diet
Sanguinivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Leech_CharacterOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Leech in ARK
The Leech 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 Leech slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Leech FAQ
How do you tame a Leech in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Leech 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 Leech?
Preferred foods for Leech vary. Use the calculator above to see exact quantities for each food type.
What is the best use for a Leech in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Leech works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
What maps does the Leech spawn on in ARK?
The Leech spawns on 9 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Leech in ARK?
No — the Leech cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Leech spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Leech is: cheat summon Leech_Character. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Leech taming on my own ARK server?
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