Procoptodon
Best Food
Rare Mushroom
Qty (Lvl 150)
284
Time (1x)
4h 44m
Narcotics
657
What is a Procoptodon good for?
Based on its base stats, the Procoptodon is best used as transport & hauling. It's a knockout tame.
Transport & hauling
high carry weight (550)
Procoptodon Taming Calculator
Rare
4h 44m
1.54%
+1 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Mushroom BEST | 284 | 4h 44m | 1.54% | +1 | 657 |
| Plant Species X Seed | 567 | 6h 18m | 0.39% | +0 | 890 |
Knockout — Level 150
39
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
23
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
16
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
8
Shocking Tranq Dart
700
Wooden Club
250
Slingshot
Torpor: 3,500 | Drain: 0.6666/s | Narcotics: 657 | Narcoberries: 5233
Knock Out
Total torpor: 3,500 at level 150. Drain: 0.6666/s
39
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
23
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
16
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
8
Shocking Tranq Dart
700
Wooden Club
250
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 400 | +80.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 350 | +35.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 350 | +21.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,500 | +150.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 550 | +11.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Procoptodon Breeding
Gestation
3h 58m
Baby (10%)
4h 37m
Total Maturation
1d 22h 17m
Where to Find & Ride a Procoptodon
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Procoptodon Saddle (Lv 23)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Reactive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Procoptodon_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Procoptodon in ARK
The Procoptodon 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 Procoptodon in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (39 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Rare Mushroom in its inventory (284 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 657 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 4h 44m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap
Procoptodon Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Mushroom | 284 | 4h 44m | 1.54% | 657 |
| Plant Species X Seed | 567 | 6h 18m | 0.39% | 890 |
Procoptodon FAQ
How do you tame a Procoptodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Procoptodon is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (39 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Rare Mushroom while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 3,500.
What is the best food to tame a Procoptodon?
The best food for taming a Procoptodon is Rare Mushroom. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 284 Rare Mushroom, which takes 4h 44m and requires 657 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Procoptodon in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Procoptodon works best as transport & hauling. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Procoptodon?
A level 150 Procoptodon has 3,500 torpor. It takes approximately 39 crossbow tranq arrows, or 39 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Procoptodon?
Breeding a Procoptodon takes 3h 58m for gestation, then 1d 22h 17m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 37m.
What maps does the Procoptodon spawn on in ARK?
The Procoptodon spawns on 11 maps: The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Procoptodon?
The Procoptodon uses the Procoptodon Saddle, which unlocks at level 23. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Procoptodon spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Procoptodon is: cheat summon Procoptodon_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Procoptodon taming on my own ARK server?
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