Otter
Best Food
Raw Prime Fish Meat
Qty (Lvl 150)
83
Time (1x)
1h 33m
Narcotics
0
What is a Otter good for?
Based on its base stats, the Otter is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Otter Taming Calculator
Raw
1h 33m
0%
+0 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Prime Fish Meat BEST | 83 | 1h 33m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 165 | 3h 10m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 248 | 4h 39m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 40 | +8.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 180 | +18.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 350 | +21.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 600 | +60.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 400 | +40.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 30 | +0.6 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +4.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Otter Breeding
Gestation
7h 56m
Baby (10%)
2h 6m
Total Maturation
21h 2m
Where to Find & Ride a Otter
Rideable
No
Diet
Piscivore
Temperament
Friendly
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Otter_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Otter in ARK
The Otter is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Raw Prime Fish Meat in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Otter slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Otter Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 83 | 1h 33m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 165 | 3h 10m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 248 | 4h 39m | 0% | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 310 | 22h 19m | 0% | 0 |
Otter FAQ
How do you tame a Otter in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Otter is a passive tame. Place Raw Prime Fish Meat 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 Otter?
The best food for taming a Otter is Raw Prime Fish Meat. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 83 Raw Prime Fish Meat, which takes 1h 33m and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Otter in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Otter works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Otter?
Breeding a Otter takes 7h 56m for gestation, then 21h 2m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 2h 6m.
What maps does the Otter spawn on in ARK?
The Otter spawns on 11 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Aberration, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Otter in ARK?
No — the Otter cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Otter spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Otter is: cheat summon Otter_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Otter 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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