Rock Elemental
Best Food
Extraordinary Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
139
Time (1x)
1h 47m
Narcotics
0
What is a Rock Elemental good for?
Based on its base stats, the Rock Elemental is best used as a tank / frontline and transport & hauling. It's a knockout tame.
Tank / frontline
high base health (25,000)
Transport & hauling
high carry weight (660)
Rock Elemental Taming Calculator
Extraordinary
1h 47m
1.1%
+0 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraordinary Kibble BEST | 139 | 1h 47m | 1.1% | +0 | 0 |
| Sulfur | 2210 | 33h 30m | 0% | +0 | 2602 |
| Clay | 3684 | 55h 52m | 0% | +0 | 4552 |
Knockout — Level 150
223
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
127
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
91
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
46
Shocking Tranq Dart
4000
Wooden Club
1429
Slingshot
Torpor: 20,000 | Drain: 0.325/s | Narcotics: 0 | Narcoberries: 0
Knock Out
Total torpor: 20,000 at level 150. Drain: 0.325/s
223
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
127
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
91
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
46
Shocking Tranq Dart
4000
Wooden Club
1429
Slingshot
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 25,000 | +312.5 | +13.5% |
| ⚡Stamina | 300 | +30.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 5,000 | +100.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 6,000 | +600.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 660 | +13.2 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Where to Find & Ride a Rock Elemental
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Rock Golem Saddle (Lv 70)
Diet
Minerals
Temperament
Extremely Territorial
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon RockGolem_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Rock Elemental in ARK
The Rock Elemental 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 Rock Elemental in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (223 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150)
- Place Extraordinary Kibble in its inventory (139 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 0 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 47m for taming to complete
Rock Elemental Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraordinary Kibble | 139 | 1h 47m | 1.1% | 0 |
| Sulfur | 2210 | 33h 30m | 0% | 2602 |
| Clay | 3684 | 55h 52m | 0% | 4552 |
Rock Elemental FAQ
How do you tame a Rock Elemental in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Rock Elemental is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (223 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150), then feed it Extraordinary Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 20,000.
What is the best food to tame a Rock Elemental?
The best food for taming a Rock Elemental is Extraordinary Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 139 Extraordinary Kibble, which takes 1h 47m and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Rock Elemental in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Rock Elemental 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 Rock Elemental?
A level 150 Rock Elemental has 20,000 torpor. It takes approximately 223 crossbow tranq arrows, or 223 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle.
What maps does the Rock Elemental spawn on in ARK?
The Rock Elemental spawns on 9 maps: Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Rock Elemental?
The Rock Elemental uses the Rock Golem Saddle, which unlocks at level 70. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Rock Elemental spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Rock Elemental is: cheat summon RockGolem_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Rock Elemental taming on my own ARK server?
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