Shadowmane
What is a Shadowmane good for?
Based on its base stats, the Shadowmane is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Shadowmane Taming Calculator
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|
Affected By
Base Stats
| 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% | — | — |
Shadowmane Breeding
Gestation
2h 23m
Baby (10%)
4h 52m
Total Maturation
2d 0h 43m
Where to Find & Ride a Shadowmane
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
None
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon LionfishLion_Character_BP_STAOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Shadowmane in ARK
The Shadowmane is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place preferred food in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Shadowmane slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Shadowmane FAQ
How do you tame a Shadowmane in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Shadowmane is a passive tame. Place its preferred food 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 Shadowmane?
Preferred foods for Shadowmane vary. Use the calculator above to see exact quantities for each food type.
What is the best use for a Shadowmane in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Shadowmane works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Shadowmane?
Breeding a Shadowmane takes 2h 23m for gestation, then 2d 0h 43m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 52m.
What maps does the Shadowmane spawn on in ARK?
The Shadowmane spawns on 2 maps: Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Shadowmane?
The Shadowmane uses the None. You'll need to tame one first (it's a passive tame).
What is the Shadowmane spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Shadowmane is: cheat summon LionfishLion_Character_BP_STA. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Shadowmane 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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