Megalania
Best Food
Extraordinary Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
42
Time (1x)
2h 51m
Narcotics
900
What is a Megalania good for?
Based on its base stats, the Megalania is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Megalania Taming Calculator
Extraordinary
2h 51m
2.2%
+1 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraordinary Kibble BEST | 42 | 2h 51m | 2.2% | +1 | 900 |
| Raw Mutton | 90 | 3h 36m | 0% | +0 | 1140 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 112 | 4h 28m | 0% | +0 | 1428 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 166 | 6h 38m | 0% | +0 | 2133 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 224 | 8h 57m | 0% | +0 | 2891 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 224 | 8h 57m | 0% | +0 | 2891 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 280 | 5h 36m | 0% | +0 | 1795 |
| Raw Meat | 335 | 13h 24m | 0% | +0 | 4347 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 559 | 11h 29m | 0% | +0 | 3723 |
| Cooked Meat | 670 | 13h 24m | 0% | +0 | 4347 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 670 | 13h 24m | 0% | +0 | 4347 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 838 | 16h 45m | 0% | +0 | 5447 |
| Basic Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | +0 | 26275 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | +0 | 26275 |
| Regular Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | +0 | 26275 |
| Simple Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | +0 | 26275 |
| Superior Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | +0 | 26275 |
Knockout — Level 150
78
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
45
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
32
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
16
Shocking Tranq Dart
1400
Wooden Club
500
Slingshot
Torpor: 7,000 | Drain: 3.6/s | Narcotics: 900 | Narcoberries: 17588
Knock Out
Total torpor: 7,000 at level 150. Drain: 3.6/s(fast drain — shoot quickly!)
78
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
45
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
32
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
16
Shocking Tranq Dart
1400
Wooden Club
500
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 480 | +96.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 400 | +40.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 700 | +42.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 200 | +20.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,500 | +150.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 400 | +8.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Megalania Breeding
Egg Incubation
1h 59m
Baby (10%)
3h 42m
Total Maturation
1d 13h 2m
Where to Find & Ride a Megalania
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Megalania Saddle (Lv 73)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Territorial
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Megalania_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Megalania in ARK
The Megalania 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 Megalania in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (78 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Extraordinary Kibble in its inventory (42 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 900 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 2h 51m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Bola, Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Megalania Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraordinary Kibble | 42 | 2h 51m | 2.2% | 900 |
| Raw Mutton | 90 | 3h 36m | 0% | 1140 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 112 | 4h 28m | 0% | 1428 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 166 | 6h 38m | 0% | 2133 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 224 | 8h 57m | 0% | 2891 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 224 | 8h 57m | 0% | 2891 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 280 | 5h 36m | 0% | 1795 |
| Raw Meat | 335 | 13h 24m | 0% | 4347 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 559 | 11h 29m | 0% | 3723 |
| Cooked Meat | 670 | 13h 24m | 0% | 4347 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 670 | 13h 24m | 0% | 4347 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 838 | 16h 45m | 0% | 5447 |
| Basic Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | 26275 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | 26275 |
| Regular Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | 26275 |
| Simple Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | 26275 |
| Superior Kibble | 1047 | 80h 25m | 0% | 26275 |
Megalania FAQ
How do you tame a Megalania in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Megalania is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (78 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Extraordinary Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 7,000.
What is the best food to tame a Megalania?
The best food for taming a Megalania is Extraordinary Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 42 Extraordinary Kibble, which takes 2h 51m and requires 900 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Megalania in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Megalania works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Megalania?
A level 150 Megalania has 7,000 torpor. It takes approximately 78 crossbow tranq arrows, or 78 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Megalania?
Breeding a Megalania takes 1h 59m for egg incubation, then 1d 13h 2m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 3h 42m.
What maps does the Megalania spawn on in ARK?
The Megalania spawns on 9 maps: The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Megalania?
The Megalania uses the Megalania Saddle, which unlocks at level 73. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Megalania spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Megalania is: cheat summon Megalania_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Megalania 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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