Megaloceros
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
26
Time (1x)
34m 38s
Narcotics
18
What is a Megaloceros good for?
Based on its base stats, the Megaloceros is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Megaloceros Taming Calculator
Exceptional
34m 38s
22.51%
+16 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | +16 | 18 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | +16 | 18 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | +16 | 18 |
| Simple Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | +16 | 18 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | +16 | 18 |
| Kibble | 26 | 51m 57s | 22.51% | +16 | 41 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | +16 | 45 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | +16 | 45 |
| Regular Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | +16 | 45 |
| Simple Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | +16 | 45 |
| Superior Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | +16 | 45 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 64 | 1h 4m | 4.54% | +3 | 57 |
| Vegetables | 255 | 4h 15m | 0% | +0 | 311 |
| Mejoberry | 340 | 4h 15m | 0% | +0 | 311 |
| Berries | 510 | 4h 15m | 0% | +0 | 311 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 510 | 4h 15m | 0% | +0 | 311 |
| Basic Kibble | 638 | 25h 31m | 0% | +0 | 2009 |
Knockout — Level 150
20
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
12
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
8
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
4
Shocking Tranq Dart
350
Wooden Club
125
Slingshot
Torpor: 1,750 | Drain: 0.2915/s | Narcotics: 18 | Narcoberries: 117
Knock OutHead 2.5×
Total torpor: 1,750 at level 150. Drain: 0.2915/s
20
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
12
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
8
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
4
Shocking Tranq Dart
350
Wooden Club
125
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 300 | +60.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 280 | +28.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 175 | +10.5 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,200 | +120.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 220 | +4.4 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Megaloceros Breeding
Gestation
6h 6m
Baby (10%)
7h 7m
Total Maturation
2d 23h 13m
Where to Find & Ride a Megaloceros
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Megaloceros Saddle (Lv 30)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Skittish
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Stag_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Megaloceros in ARK
The Megaloceros 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 Megaloceros in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (20 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 2.5× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (26 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 18 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 34m 38s for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Megaloceros Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | 18 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | 18 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | 18 |
| Simple Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | 18 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 26 | 34m 38s | 22.51% | 18 |
| Kibble | 26 | 51m 57s | 22.51% | 41 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | 45 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | 45 |
| Regular Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | 45 |
| Simple Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | 45 |
| Superior Kibble | 26 | 55m 25s | 22.51% | 45 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 64 | 1h 4m | 4.54% | 57 |
| Vegetables | 255 | 4h 15m | 0% | 311 |
| Mejoberry | 340 | 4h 15m | 0% | 311 |
| Berries | 510 | 4h 15m | 0% | 311 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 510 | 4h 15m | 0% | 311 |
| Basic Kibble | 638 | 25h 31m | 0% | 2009 |
Megaloceros FAQ
How do you tame a Megaloceros in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Megaloceros is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (20 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 2.5× torpor), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 1,750.
What is the best food to tame a Megaloceros?
The best food for taming a Megaloceros is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 26 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 34m 38s and requires 18 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Megaloceros in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Megaloceros 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 Megaloceros?
A level 150 Megaloceros has 1,750 torpor. It takes approximately 20 crossbow tranq arrows, or 20 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 2.5×.
How long does it take to breed a Megaloceros?
Breeding a Megaloceros takes 6h 6m for gestation, then 2d 23h 13m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 7h 7m.
What maps does the Megaloceros spawn on in ARK?
The Megaloceros spawns on 10 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Megaloceros?
The Megaloceros uses the Megaloceros Saddle, which unlocks at level 30. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Megaloceros spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Megaloceros is: cheat summon Stag_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Megaloceros 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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