Ovis
Best Food
Sweet Vegetable Cake
Qty (Lvl 150)
1
Time (1x)
4s
Narcotics
0
What is a Ovis good for?
Based on its base stats, the Ovis is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Ovis Taming Calculator
Sweet
4s
99.84%
+74 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Vegetable Cake BEST | 1 | 4s | 99.84% | +74 | 0 |
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 100 | +20.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 100 | +10.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 85 | +5.1 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,200 | +120.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 90 | +1.8 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Ovis Breeding
Gestation
4h 10m
Baby (10%)
4h 52m
Total Maturation
2d 0h 43m
Where to Find & Ride a Ovis
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
None
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Stupid
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Sheep_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Ovis in ARK
The Ovis is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Sweet Vegetable Cake in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Ovis slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Ovis Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 1 | 4s | 99.84% | 0 |
Ovis FAQ
How do you tame a Ovis in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Ovis is a passive tame. Place Sweet Vegetable Cake 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 Ovis?
The best food for taming a Ovis is Sweet Vegetable Cake. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 1 Sweet Vegetable Cake, which takes 4s and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Ovis in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Ovis works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Ovis?
Breeding a Ovis takes 4h 10m for gestation, then 2d 0h 43m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 52m.
What maps does the Ovis spawn on in ARK?
The Ovis spawns on 12 maps: The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Aberration, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Ovis?
The Ovis uses the None. You'll need to tame one first (it's a passive tame).
What is the Ovis spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Ovis is: cheat summon Sheep_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Ovis 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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