Lymantria
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
42
Time (1x)
1h 40m
Narcotics
48
What is a Lymantria good for?
Based on its base stats, the Lymantria is best used as aerial travel & scouting. It's a knockout tame, and it can fly.
Aerial travel & scouting
is a flyer
Lymantria Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 40m
4.48%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 42 | 1h 40m | 4.48% | +3 | 48 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 42 | 1h 40m | 4.48% | +3 | 48 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 42 | 1h 40m | 4.48% | +3 | 48 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 42 | 1h 40m | 4.48% | +3 | 48 |
| Kibble | 42 | 2h 31m | 4.48% | +3 | 116 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 42 | 2h 41m | 4.48% | +3 | 130 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 42 | 2h 41m | 4.48% | +3 | 130 |
| Regular Kibble | 42 | 2h 41m | 4.48% | +3 | 130 |
| Superior Kibble | 42 | 2h 41m | 4.48% | +3 | 130 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 105 | 3h 9m | 0% | +0 | 168 |
| Vegetables | 420 | 12h 36m | 0% | +0 | 941 |
| Mejoberry | 560 | 12h 36m | 0% | +0 | 941 |
| Berries | 840 | 12h 36m | 0% | +0 | 941 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 840 | 12h 36m | 0% | +0 | 941 |
| Basic Kibble | 1050 | 75h 36m | 0% | +0 | 6091 |
| Simple Kibble | 1050 | 75h 36m | 0% | +0 | 6091 |
Knockout — Level 150
62
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
35
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
25
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
13
Shocking Tranq Dart
1100
Wooden Club
393
Slingshot
Torpor: 5,500 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 48 | Narcoberries: 313
Knock OutHead 3×
Total torpor: 5,500 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
62
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
35
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
25
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
13
Shocking Tranq Dart
1100
Wooden Club
393
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 260 | +52.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 150 | +7.5 | +6.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 550 | +33.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 2,000 | +200.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 175 | +3.5 | +3.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Lymantria Breeding
Egg Incubation
1h 30m
Baby (10%)
3h 5m
Total Maturation
1d 6h 51m
Where to Find & Ride a Lymantria
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Lymantria Saddle (Lv 36)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Evasive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Moth_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Lymantria in ARK
The Lymantria 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 Lymantria in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (62 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (42 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 48 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 40m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Bola, Chain Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Lymantria Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 42 | 1h 40m | 4.48% | 48 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 42 | 1h 40m | 4.48% | 48 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 42 | 1h 40m | 4.48% | 48 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 42 | 1h 40m | 4.48% | 48 |
| Kibble | 42 | 2h 31m | 4.48% | 116 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 42 | 2h 41m | 4.48% | 130 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 42 | 2h 41m | 4.48% | 130 |
| Regular Kibble | 42 | 2h 41m | 4.48% | 130 |
| Superior Kibble | 42 | 2h 41m | 4.48% | 130 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 105 | 3h 9m | 0% | 168 |
| Vegetables | 420 | 12h 36m | 0% | 941 |
| Mejoberry | 560 | 12h 36m | 0% | 941 |
| Berries | 840 | 12h 36m | 0% | 941 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 840 | 12h 36m | 0% | 941 |
| Basic Kibble | 1050 | 75h 36m | 0% | 6091 |
| Simple Kibble | 1050 | 75h 36m | 0% | 6091 |
Lymantria FAQ
How do you tame a Lymantria in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Lymantria is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (62 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× torpor), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 5,500.
What is the best food to tame a Lymantria?
The best food for taming a Lymantria is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 42 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 40m and requires 48 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Lymantria in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Lymantria works best as aerial travel & scouting. It's a flyer, so it's also useful for travel and scouting. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Lymantria?
A level 150 Lymantria has 5,500 torpor. It takes approximately 62 crossbow tranq arrows, or 62 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 3×.
How long does it take to breed a Lymantria?
Breeding a Lymantria takes 1h 30m for egg incubation, then 1d 6h 51m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 3h 5m.
What maps does the Lymantria spawn on in ARK?
The Lymantria spawns on 7 maps: Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island.
What saddle do you need for a Lymantria?
The Lymantria uses the Lymantria Saddle, which unlocks at level 36. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Lymantria spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Lymantria is: cheat summon Moth_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Lymantria 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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