Roll Rat
Best Food
Giant Bee Honey
Qty (Lvl 150)
34
Time (1x)
1h 42m
Narcotics
0
What is a Roll Rat good for?
Based on its base stats, the Roll Rat is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame. Note it loses 10% of its HP once tamed, so it's glass-cannon — strong but fragile.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Roll Rat Taming Calculator
Giant
1h 42m
41.75%
+31 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Bee Honey BEST | 34 | 1h 42m | 41.75% | +31 | 0 |
| Mejoberry | 567 | 8h 30m | 0.26% | +0 | 0 |
| Berries | 850 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Affected By
Base Stats
⚠ Roll Rat loses 10% of its HP when tamed (Wild: 160 → Tamed: 144)
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 160 | +160.0 | — |
| ⚡Stamina | 1,000 | — | — |
| 😴Torpor | 100 | +6.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | — | — |
| 🍖Food | 100 | — | — |
| ⚖️Weight | 100 | — | — |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | — |
Roll Rat Breeding
Gestation
4h 57m
Baby (10%)
5h 47m
Total Maturation
2d 9h 52m
Where to Find & Ride a Roll Rat
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Roll Rat Saddle (Lv 58)
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Neutral
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon MoleRat_Character_BP_STAOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Roll Rat in ARK
The Roll Rat is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Giant Bee Honey in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Roll Rat slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Roll Rat Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Bee Honey | 34 | 1h 42m | 41.75% | 0 |
| Mejoberry | 567 | 8h 30m | 0.26% | 0 |
| Berries | 850 | 8h 30m | 0% | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 1063 | 51h 1m | 0% | 0 |
Roll Rat FAQ
How do you tame a Roll Rat in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Roll Rat is a passive tame. Place Giant Bee Honey in your last inventory slot, approach slowly, and press the interaction key when prompted. Wait for the feeding cooldown between feedings.
What is the best food to tame a Roll Rat?
The best food for taming a Roll Rat is Giant Bee Honey. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 34 Giant Bee Honey, which takes 1h 42m and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Roll Rat in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Roll Rat works best as utility & early-game. Note it loses 10% 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 long does it take to breed a Roll Rat?
Breeding a Roll Rat takes 4h 57m for gestation, then 2d 9h 52m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 5h 47m.
What maps does the Roll Rat spawn on in ARK?
The Roll Rat spawns on 5 maps: Aberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Roll Rat?
The Roll Rat uses the Roll Rat Saddle, which unlocks at level 58. You'll need to tame one first (it's a passive tame).
What is the Roll Rat spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Roll Rat is: cheat summon MoleRat_Character_BP_STA. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Roll Rat 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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