Lystrosaurus
Best Food
Rare Flower
Qty (Lvl 150)
27
Time (1x)
6m 18s
Narcotics
0
What is a Lystrosaurus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Lystrosaurus is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Lystrosaurus Taming Calculator
Rare
6m 18s
4.6%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Flower BEST | 27 | 6m 18s | 4.6% | +3 | 0 |
| Mejoberry | 180 | 36m 0s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Berries | 269 | 35m 52s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 90 | +18.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 100 | +10.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 100 | +6.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 215 | +21.5 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 500 | +50.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 90 | +1.8 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Lystrosaurus Breeding
Egg Incubation
50m
Baby (10%)
1h 32m
Total Maturation
15h 25m
Where to Find & Ride a Lystrosaurus
Rideable
No
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Loyal
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Lystro_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Lystrosaurus in ARK
The Lystrosaurus is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Rare Flower in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Lystrosaurus slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Lystrosaurus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Flower | 27 | 6m 18s | 4.6% | 0 |
| Mejoberry | 180 | 36m 0s | 0% | 0 |
| Berries | 269 | 35m 52s | 0% | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 336 | 3h 35m | 0% | 0 |
Lystrosaurus FAQ
How do you tame a Lystrosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Lystrosaurus is a passive tame. Place Rare Flower 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 Lystrosaurus?
The best food for taming a Lystrosaurus is Rare Flower. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 27 Rare Flower, which takes 6m 18s and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Lystrosaurus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Lystrosaurus works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Lystrosaurus?
Breeding a Lystrosaurus takes 50m for egg incubation, then 15h 25m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 1h 32m.
What maps does the Lystrosaurus spawn on in ARK?
The Lystrosaurus spawns on 12 maps: The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Aberration, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Lystrosaurus in ARK?
No — the Lystrosaurus cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Lystrosaurus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Lystrosaurus is: cheat summon Lystro_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Lystrosaurus 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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