R-Direwolf
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
26
Time (1x)
51m 57s
Narcotics
40
What is a R-Direwolf good for?
Based on its base stats, the R-Direwolf is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame. Note it loses 3% of its HP once tamed, so it's glass-cannon — strong but fragile.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
R-Direwolf Taming Calculator
Exceptional
51m 57s
3.92%
+2 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 26 | 51m 57s | 3.92% | +2 | 40 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 26 | 51m 57s | 3.92% | +2 | 40 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 26 | 51m 57s | 3.92% | +2 | 40 |
| Kibble | 26 | 1h 17m | 3.92% | +2 | 93 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 26 | 1h 23m | 3.92% | +2 | 103 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 26 | 1h 23m | 3.92% | +2 | 103 |
| Superior Kibble | 26 | 1h 23m | 3.92% | +2 | 103 |
| Raw Mutton | 55 | 1h 43m | 0% | +0 | 144 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 68 | 2h 7m | 0% | +0 | 193 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 101 | 3h 9m | 0% | +0 | 318 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 136 | 4h 14m | 0% | +0 | 451 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 136 | 4h 14m | 0% | +0 | 451 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 170 | 2h 39m | 0% | +0 | 258 |
| Raw Meat | 204 | 6h 22m | 0% | +0 | 710 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 340 | 5h 27m | 0% | +0 | 599 |
| Cooked Meat | 408 | 6h 22m | 0% | +0 | 710 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 408 | 6h 22m | 0% | +0 | 710 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 510 | 7h 58m | 0% | +0 | 903 |
| Basic Kibble | 638 | 38h 16m | 0% | +0 | 4587 |
| Regular Kibble | 638 | 38h 16m | 0% | +0 | 4587 |
| Simple Kibble | 638 | 38h 16m | 0% | +0 | 4587 |
Knockout — Level 150
50
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
29
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
21
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
11
Shocking Tranq Dart
900
Wooden Club
322
Slingshot
Torpor: 4,500 | Drain: 0.5/s | Narcotics: 40 | Narcoberries: 293
Knock OutHead 2.5×
Total torpor: 4,500 at level 150. Drain: 0.5/s
50
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
29
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
21
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
11
Shocking Tranq Dart
900
Wooden Club
322
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
⚠ R-Direwolf loses 3% of its HP when tamed (Wild: 330 → Tamed: 320)
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 330 | +66.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 260 | +26.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 450 | +27.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,200 | +120.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 170 | +3.4 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
R-Direwolf Breeding
Gestation
4h 10m
Baby (10%)
4h 52m
Total Maturation
2d 0h 43m
Where to Find & Ride a R-Direwolf
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
None
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Command
cheat summon Direwolf_Character_BP_Eden_Hunt_EnemyOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a R-Direwolf in ARK
The R-Direwolf 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 R-Direwolf in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (50 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 2.5× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (26 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 40 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 51m 57s for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
R-Direwolf Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 26 | 51m 57s | 3.92% | 40 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 26 | 51m 57s | 3.92% | 40 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 26 | 51m 57s | 3.92% | 40 |
| Kibble | 26 | 1h 17m | 3.92% | 93 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 26 | 1h 23m | 3.92% | 103 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 26 | 1h 23m | 3.92% | 103 |
| Superior Kibble | 26 | 1h 23m | 3.92% | 103 |
| Raw Mutton | 55 | 1h 43m | 0% | 144 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 68 | 2h 7m | 0% | 193 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 101 | 3h 9m | 0% | 318 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 136 | 4h 14m | 0% | 451 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 136 | 4h 14m | 0% | 451 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 170 | 2h 39m | 0% | 258 |
| Raw Meat | 204 | 6h 22m | 0% | 710 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 340 | 5h 27m | 0% | 599 |
| Cooked Meat | 408 | 6h 22m | 0% | 710 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 408 | 6h 22m | 0% | 710 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 510 | 7h 58m | 0% | 903 |
| Basic Kibble | 638 | 38h 16m | 0% | 4587 |
| Regular Kibble | 638 | 38h 16m | 0% | 4587 |
| Simple Kibble | 638 | 38h 16m | 0% | 4587 |
R-Direwolf FAQ
How do you tame a R-Direwolf in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The R-Direwolf is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (50 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 2.5× torpor), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 4,500.
What is the best food to tame a R-Direwolf?
The best food for taming a R-Direwolf is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 26 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 51m 57s and requires 40 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a R-Direwolf in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the R-Direwolf works best as utility & early-game. Note it loses 3% of its health when tamed, so build it as a high-damage glass cannon rather than a tank. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 R-Direwolf?
A level 150 R-Direwolf has 4,500 torpor. It takes approximately 50 crossbow tranq arrows, or 50 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 2.5×.
How long does it take to breed a R-Direwolf?
Breeding a R-Direwolf takes 4h 10m for gestation, then 2d 0h 43m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 52m.
What saddle do you need for a R-Direwolf?
The R-Direwolf uses the None. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the R-Direwolf spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for R-Direwolf is: cheat summon Direwolf_Character_BP_Eden_Hunt_Enemy. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play R-Direwolf 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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