Megalodon
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
43
Time (1x)
1h 43m
Narcotics
10
What is a Megalodon good for?
Based on its base stats, the Megalodon is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Megalodon Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 43m
4.38%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 10 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 10 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 10 |
| Kibble | 43 | 2h 34m | 4.38% | +3 | 80 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 94 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 94 |
| Superior Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 94 |
| Raw Mutton | 91 | 3h 24m | 0% | +0 | 149 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 114 | 4h 16m | 0% | +0 | 219 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 168 | 6h 17m | 0% | +0 | 384 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 565 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 565 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 284 | 5h 19m | 0% | +0 | 305 |
| Raw Meat | 340 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 912 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 567 | 10h 55m | 0% | +0 | 763 |
| Cooked Meat | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 912 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 912 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 850 | 15h 56m | 0% | +0 | 1172 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 6126 |
| Regular Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 6126 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 6126 |
Knockout — Level 150
89
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
51
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
37
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
19
Shocking Tranq Dart
1600
Wooden Club
572
Slingshot
Torpor: 8,000 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 10 | Narcoberries: 66
Knock Out
Total torpor: 8,000 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
89
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
51
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
37
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
19
Shocking Tranq Dart
1600
Wooden Club
572
Slingshot
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 600 | +120.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 320 | +32.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 800 | +48.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 2,000 | +200.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 250 | +5.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Megalodon Breeding
Gestation
6h 6m
Baby (10%)
7h 7m
Total Maturation
2d 23h 13m
Where to Find & Ride a Megalodon
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Megalodon Saddle (Lv 47)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Megalodon_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Megalodon in ARK
The Megalodon 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 Megalodon in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (89 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (43 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 10 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 43m for taming to complete
Megalodon Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 10 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 10 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 10 |
| Kibble | 43 | 2h 34m | 4.38% | 80 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 94 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 94 |
| Superior Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 94 |
| Raw Mutton | 91 | 3h 24m | 0% | 149 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 114 | 4h 16m | 0% | 219 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 168 | 6h 17m | 0% | 384 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | 565 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | 565 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 284 | 5h 19m | 0% | 305 |
| Raw Meat | 340 | 12h 45m | 0% | 912 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 567 | 10h 55m | 0% | 763 |
| Cooked Meat | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | 912 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | 912 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 850 | 15h 56m | 0% | 1172 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 6126 |
| Regular Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 6126 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 6126 |
Megalodon FAQ
How do you tame a Megalodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Megalodon is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (89 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 8,000.
What is the best food to tame a Megalodon?
The best food for taming a Megalodon is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 43 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 43m and requires 10 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Megalodon in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Megalodon 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 Megalodon?
A level 150 Megalodon has 8,000 torpor. It takes approximately 89 crossbow tranq arrows, or 89 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Megalodon?
Breeding a Megalodon 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 Megalodon spawn on in ARK?
The Megalodon spawns on 9 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Megalodon?
The Megalodon uses the Megalodon Saddle, which unlocks at level 47. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Megalodon spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Megalodon is: cheat summon Megalodon_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Megalodon taming on my own ARK server?
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