Plesiosaur
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
107
Time (1x)
2h 16m
Narcotics
505
What is a Plesiosaur good for?
Based on its base stats, the Plesiosaur is best used as a tank / frontline and transport & hauling. It's a knockout tame.
Tank / frontline
high base health (2,400)
Transport & hauling
high carry weight (800)
Plesiosaur Taming Calculator
Exceptional
2h 16m
4.62%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 107 | 2h 16m | 4.62% | +3 | 505 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 107 | 2h 16m | 4.62% | +3 | 505 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 107 | 2h 16m | 4.62% | +3 | 505 |
| Kibble | 107 | 3h 25m | 4.62% | +3 | 819 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 107 | 3h 38m | 4.62% | +3 | 882 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 107 | 3h 38m | 4.62% | +3 | 882 |
| Superior Kibble | 107 | 3h 38m | 4.62% | +3 | 882 |
| Raw Mutton | 227 | 4h 32m | 1.07% | +0 | 1127 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 284 | 5h 40m | 0.69% | +0 | 1441 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 420 | 8h 23m | 0.31% | +0 | 2188 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 567 | 11h 19m | 0% | +0 | 2997 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 567 | 11h 19m | 0% | +0 | 2997 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 709 | 7h 5m | 0% | +0 | 1830 |
| Raw Meat | 850 | 17h 0m | 0% | +0 | 4560 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 1417 | 14h 34m | 0% | +0 | 3889 |
| Cooked Meat | 1700 | 17h 0m | 0% | +0 | 4560 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 1700 | 17h 0m | 0% | +0 | 4560 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 2125 | 21h 15m | 0% | +0 | 5731 |
| Basic Kibble | 2657 | 102h 1m | 0% | +0 | 27984 |
| Regular Kibble | 2657 | 102h 1m | 0% | +0 | 27984 |
| Simple Kibble | 2657 | 102h 1m | 0% | +0 | 27984 |
Knockout — Level 150
178
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
102
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
73
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
37
Shocking Tranq Dart
3200
Wooden Club
1143
Slingshot
Torpor: 16,000 | Drain: 2.1333332/s | Narcotics: 505 | Narcoberries: 6946
Knock Out
Total torpor: 16,000 at level 150. Drain: 2.1333332/s(fast drain — shoot quickly!)
178
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
102
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
73
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
37
Shocking Tranq Dart
3200
Wooden Club
1143
Slingshot
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 2,400 | +288.0 | +16.2% |
| ⚡Stamina | 800 | +80.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 1,600 | +96.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 5,000 | +500.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 800 | +16.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +0.5% |
Plesiosaur Breeding
Gestation
7h 56m
Baby (10%)
11h 34m
Total Maturation
4d 19h 44m
Where to Find & Ride a Plesiosaur
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Plesiosaur Saddle (Lv 64)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Plesiosaur_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Plesiosaur in ARK
The Plesiosaur 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 Plesiosaur in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (178 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (107 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 505 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 2h 16m for taming to complete
Plesiosaur Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 107 | 2h 16m | 4.62% | 505 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 107 | 2h 16m | 4.62% | 505 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 107 | 2h 16m | 4.62% | 505 |
| Kibble | 107 | 3h 25m | 4.62% | 819 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 107 | 3h 38m | 4.62% | 882 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 107 | 3h 38m | 4.62% | 882 |
| Superior Kibble | 107 | 3h 38m | 4.62% | 882 |
| Raw Mutton | 227 | 4h 32m | 1.07% | 1127 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 284 | 5h 40m | 0.69% | 1441 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 420 | 8h 23m | 0.31% | 2188 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 567 | 11h 19m | 0% | 2997 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 567 | 11h 19m | 0% | 2997 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 709 | 7h 5m | 0% | 1830 |
| Raw Meat | 850 | 17h 0m | 0% | 4560 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 1417 | 14h 34m | 0% | 3889 |
| Cooked Meat | 1700 | 17h 0m | 0% | 4560 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 1700 | 17h 0m | 0% | 4560 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 2125 | 21h 15m | 0% | 5731 |
| Basic Kibble | 2657 | 102h 1m | 0% | 27984 |
| Regular Kibble | 2657 | 102h 1m | 0% | 27984 |
| Simple Kibble | 2657 | 102h 1m | 0% | 27984 |
Plesiosaur FAQ
How do you tame a Plesiosaur in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Plesiosaur is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (178 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 16,000.
What is the best food to tame a Plesiosaur?
The best food for taming a Plesiosaur is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 107 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 2h 16m and requires 505 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Plesiosaur in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Plesiosaur works best as tank / frontline, transport & hauling. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Plesiosaur?
A level 150 Plesiosaur has 16,000 torpor. It takes approximately 178 crossbow tranq arrows, or 178 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Plesiosaur?
Breeding a Plesiosaur takes 7h 56m for gestation, then 4d 19h 44m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 11h 34m.
What maps does the Plesiosaur spawn on in ARK?
The Plesiosaur 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 Plesiosaur?
The Plesiosaur uses the Plesiosaur Saddle, which unlocks at level 64. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Plesiosaur spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Plesiosaur is: cheat summon Plesiosaur_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Plesiosaur taming on my own ARK server?
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