Megalosaurus
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
65
Time (1x)
4h 23m
Narcotics
232
What is a Megalosaurus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Megalosaurus is best used as tank / frontline. It's a knockout tame.
Tank / frontline
high base health (1,025)
Megalosaurus Taming Calculator
Exceptional
4h 23m
3%
+2 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 65 | 4h 23m | 3% | +2 | 232 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 65 | 4h 23m | 3% | +2 | 232 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 65 | 4h 23m | 3% | +2 | 232 |
| Kibble | 65 | 6h 34m | 3% | +2 | 412 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 65 | 7h 1m | 3% | +2 | 448 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 65 | 7h 1m | 3% | +2 | 448 |
| Superior Kibble | 65 | 7h 1m | 3% | +2 | 448 |
| Raw Mutton | 139 | 5h 12m | 0% | +0 | 300 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 173 | 6h 29m | 0% | +0 | 404 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 257 | 9h 37m | 0% | +0 | 661 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 346 | 12h 57m | 0% | +0 | 933 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 346 | 12h 57m | 0% | +0 | 933 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 433 | 8h 7m | 0% | +0 | 537 |
| Raw Meat | 519 | 19h 27m | 0% | +0 | 1465 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 865 | 16h 40m | 0% | +0 | 1237 |
| Cooked Meat | 1038 | 19h 27m | 0% | +0 | 1465 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 1038 | 19h 27m | 0% | +0 | 1465 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 1298 | 24h 20m | 0% | +0 | 1863 |
| Basic Kibble | 1622 | 116h 47m | 0% | +0 | 9421 |
| Regular Kibble | 1622 | 116h 47m | 0% | +0 | 9421 |
| Simple Kibble | 1622 | 116h 47m | 0% | +0 | 9421 |
Knockout — Level 150
87
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
50
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
36
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
18
Shocking Tranq Dart
1550
Wooden Club
554
Slingshot
Torpor: 7,750 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 232 | Narcoberries: 1513
Knock OutHead 3×
Total torpor: 7,750 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
87
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
50
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
36
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
18
Shocking Tranq Dart
1550
Wooden Club
554
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 1,025 | +205.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 300 | +30.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 775 | +46.5 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 2,000 | +200.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 300 | +6.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Megalosaurus Breeding
Egg Incubation
1h 40m
Baby (10%)
9h 15m
Total Maturation
3d 20h 35m
Where to Find & Ride a Megalosaurus
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Megalosaurus Saddle (Lv 57)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Nocturnally Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Megalosaurus_Character_BP_TekCaveOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Megalosaurus in ARK
The Megalosaurus 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 Megalosaurus in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (87 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (65 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 232 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 4h 23m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Megalosaurus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 65 | 4h 23m | 3% | 232 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 65 | 4h 23m | 3% | 232 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 65 | 4h 23m | 3% | 232 |
| Kibble | 65 | 6h 34m | 3% | 412 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 65 | 7h 1m | 3% | 448 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 65 | 7h 1m | 3% | 448 |
| Superior Kibble | 65 | 7h 1m | 3% | 448 |
| Raw Mutton | 139 | 5h 12m | 0% | 300 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 173 | 6h 29m | 0% | 404 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 257 | 9h 37m | 0% | 661 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 346 | 12h 57m | 0% | 933 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 346 | 12h 57m | 0% | 933 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 433 | 8h 7m | 0% | 537 |
| Raw Meat | 519 | 19h 27m | 0% | 1465 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 865 | 16h 40m | 0% | 1237 |
| Cooked Meat | 1038 | 19h 27m | 0% | 1465 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 1038 | 19h 27m | 0% | 1465 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 1298 | 24h 20m | 0% | 1863 |
| Basic Kibble | 1622 | 116h 47m | 0% | 9421 |
| Regular Kibble | 1622 | 116h 47m | 0% | 9421 |
| Simple Kibble | 1622 | 116h 47m | 0% | 9421 |
Megalosaurus FAQ
How do you tame a Megalosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Megalosaurus is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (87 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 7,750.
What is the best food to tame a Megalosaurus?
The best food for taming a Megalosaurus is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 65 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 4h 23m and requires 232 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Megalosaurus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Megalosaurus works best as tank / frontline. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Megalosaurus?
A level 150 Megalosaurus has 7,750 torpor. It takes approximately 87 crossbow tranq arrows, or 87 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 3×.
How long does it take to breed a Megalosaurus?
Breeding a Megalosaurus takes 1h 40m for egg incubation, then 3d 20h 35m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 9h 15m.
What maps does the Megalosaurus spawn on in ARK?
The Megalosaurus spawns on 9 maps: The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Aberration, Extinction, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Megalosaurus?
The Megalosaurus uses the Megalosaurus Saddle, which unlocks at level 57. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Megalosaurus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Megalosaurus is: cheat summon Megalosaurus_Character_BP_TekCave. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Megalosaurus taming on my own ARK server?
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