Pachyrhinosaurus
Best Food
Bug Repellant
Qty (Lvl 150)
154
Time (1x)
57m 45s
Narcotics
299
What is a Pachyrhinosaurus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Pachyrhinosaurus is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Pachyrhinosaurus Taming Calculator
Bug
57m 45s
5.99%
+4 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Repellant BEST | 154 | 57m 45s | 5.99% | +4 | 299 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 193 | 1h 55m | 3.92% | +2 | 613 |
| Vegetables | 769 | 7h 41m | 0.26% | +0 | 2483 |
| Mejoberry | 1025 | 7h 41m | 0.15% | +0 | 2482 |
| Berries | 1538 | 7h 41m | 0% | +0 | 2483 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 1538 | 7h 41m | 0% | +0 | 2483 |
| Basic Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | +0 | 14962 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | +0 | 14962 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | +0 | 14962 |
| Regular Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | +0 | 14962 |
| Simple Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | +0 | 14962 |
| Superior Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | +0 | 14962 |
Knockout — Level 150
28
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
16
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
12
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
6
Shocking Tranq Dart
500
Wooden Club
179
Slingshot
Torpor: 2,500 | Drain: 3.5/s | Narcotics: 299 | Narcoberries: 5725
Knock Out
Total torpor: 2,500 at level 150. Drain: 3.5/s(fast drain — shoot quickly!)
28
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
16
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
12
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
6
Shocking Tranq Dart
500
Wooden Club
179
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 375 | +75.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 250 | +15.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 3,000 | +300.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 365 | +7.3 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Pachyrhinosaurus Breeding
Egg Incubation
2h 29m
Baby (10%)
4h 37m
Total Maturation
1d 22h 17m
Where to Find & Ride a Pachyrhinosaurus
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Pachyrhinosaurus Saddle (Lv 27)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Evasive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Pachyrhino_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Pachyrhinosaurus in ARK
The Pachyrhinosaurus 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 Pachyrhinosaurus in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (28 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Bug Repellant in its inventory (154 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 299 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 57m 45s for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Pachyrhinosaurus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Repellant | 154 | 57m 45s | 5.99% | 299 |
| Archelon Algae (ASA) | 193 | 1h 55m | 3.92% | 613 |
| Vegetables | 769 | 7h 41m | 0.26% | 2483 |
| Mejoberry | 1025 | 7h 41m | 0.15% | 2482 |
| Berries | 1538 | 7h 41m | 0% | 2483 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 1538 | 7h 41m | 0% | 2483 |
| Basic Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | 14962 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | 14962 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | 14962 |
| Regular Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | 14962 |
| Simple Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | 14962 |
| Superior Kibble | 1922 | 46h 7m | 0% | 14962 |
Pachyrhinosaurus FAQ
How do you tame a Pachyrhinosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Pachyrhinosaurus is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (28 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Bug Repellant while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 2,500.
What is the best food to tame a Pachyrhinosaurus?
The best food for taming a Pachyrhinosaurus is Bug Repellant. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 154 Bug Repellant, which takes 57m 45s and requires 299 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Pachyrhinosaurus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Pachyrhinosaurus 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 Pachyrhinosaurus?
A level 150 Pachyrhinosaurus has 2,500 torpor. It takes approximately 28 crossbow tranq arrows, or 28 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Pachyrhinosaurus?
Breeding a Pachyrhinosaurus takes 2h 29m for egg incubation, then 1d 22h 17m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 37m.
What maps does the Pachyrhinosaurus spawn on in ARK?
The Pachyrhinosaurus 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 Pachyrhinosaurus?
The Pachyrhinosaurus uses the Pachyrhinosaurus Saddle, which unlocks at level 27. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Pachyrhinosaurus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Pachyrhinosaurus is: cheat summon Pachyrhino_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Pachyrhinosaurus taming on my own ARK server?
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