Rex
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
65
Time (1x)
2h 18m
Narcotics
162
Rex Taming Calculator
Exceptional
2h 18m
4.48%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 65 | 2h 18m | 4.48% | +3 | 162 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 65 | 2h 18m | 4.48% | +3 | 162 |
| Kibble | 65 | 3h 27m | 4.48% | +3 | 343 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 65 | 3h 41m | 4.48% | +3 | 379 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 65 | 3h 41m | 4.48% | +3 | 379 |
| Raw Mutton | 139 | 4h 37m | 1.03% | +0 | 527 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 173 | 5h 45m | 0.66% | +0 | 705 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 257 | 8h 33m | 0% | +0 | 1143 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 346 | 11h 31m | 0% | +0 | 1609 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 346 | 11h 31m | 0% | +0 | 1609 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 433 | 7h 12m | 0% | +0 | 933 |
| Raw Meat | 519 | 17h 17m | 0% | +0 | 2517 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 865 | 14h 49m | 0% | +0 | 2127 |
| Cooked Meat | 1038 | 17h 17m | 0% | +0 | 2517 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 1038 | 17h 17m | 0% | +0 | 2517 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 1298 | 21h 37m | 0% | +0 | 3198 |
| Basic Kibble | 1622 | 103h 48m | 0% | +0 | 16110 |
| Regular Kibble | 1622 | 103h 48m | 0% | +0 | 16110 |
| Simple Kibble | 1622 | 103h 48m | 0% | +0 | 16110 |
| Superior Kibble | 1622 | 103h 48m | 0% | +0 | 16110 |
Knockout — Level 150
173
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
99
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
71
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
36
Shocking Tranq Dart
3100
Wooden Club
1108
Slingshot
Torpor: 15,500 | Drain: 0.725/s | Narcotics: 162 | Narcoberries: 1328
Knock Out
Total torpor: 15,500 at level 150. Drain: 0.725/s
173
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
99
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
71
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
36
Shocking Tranq Dart
3100
Wooden Club
1108
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 1,100 | +220.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 420 | +42.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 1,550 | +93.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 3,000 | +300.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 500 | +10.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Rex Breeding
Egg Incubation
4h 59m
Baby (10%)
9h 15m
Total Maturation
3d 20h 35m
Spawn Command
cheat summon Rex_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Rex in ARK
The Rex 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 Rex in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (173 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (65 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 162 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 2h 18m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Large Bear Trap
Rex Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 65 | 2h 18m | 4.48% | 162 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 65 | 2h 18m | 4.48% | 162 |
| Kibble | 65 | 3h 27m | 4.48% | 343 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 65 | 3h 41m | 4.48% | 379 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 65 | 3h 41m | 4.48% | 379 |
| Raw Mutton | 139 | 4h 37m | 1.03% | 527 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 173 | 5h 45m | 0.66% | 705 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 257 | 8h 33m | 0% | 1143 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 346 | 11h 31m | 0% | 1609 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 346 | 11h 31m | 0% | 1609 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 433 | 7h 12m | 0% | 933 |
| Raw Meat | 519 | 17h 17m | 0% | 2517 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 865 | 14h 49m | 0% | 2127 |
| Cooked Meat | 1038 | 17h 17m | 0% | 2517 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 1038 | 17h 17m | 0% | 2517 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 1298 | 21h 37m | 0% | 3198 |
| Basic Kibble | 1622 | 103h 48m | 0% | 16110 |
| Regular Kibble | 1622 | 103h 48m | 0% | 16110 |
| Simple Kibble | 1622 | 103h 48m | 0% | 16110 |
| Superior Kibble | 1622 | 103h 48m | 0% | 16110 |
Rex FAQ
How do you tame a Rex in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Rex is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (173 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 15,500.
What is the best food to tame a Rex?
The best food for taming a Rex is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 65 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 2h 18m and requires 162 narcotics to keep torpor high.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Rex?
A level 150 Rex has 15,500 torpor. It takes approximately 173 crossbow tranq arrows, or 173 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
How long does it take to breed a Rex?
Breeding a Rex takes 4h 59m for egg incubation, then 3d 20h 35m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 9h 15m.
What is the Rex spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Rex is: cheat summon Rex_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Rex taming on my own ARK server?
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