Tek Quetzal
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
130
Time (1x)
3h 55m
Narcotics
1160
What is a Tek Quetzal good for?
Based on its base stats, the Tek Quetzal is best used as a tank / frontline, transport & hauling and aerial travel & scouting. It's a knockout tame, and it can fly. Note it loses 15% of its HP once tamed, so it's glass-cannon — strong but fragile.
Tank / frontline
high base health (1,200)
Transport & hauling
high carry weight (800)
Aerial travel & scouting
is a flyer
Tek Quetzal Taming Calculator
Exceptional
3h 55m
3.09%
+2 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 130 | 3h 55m | 3.09% | +2 | 1160 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 130 | 3h 55m | 3.09% | +2 | 1160 |
| Kibble | 130 | 5h 53m | 3.09% | +2 | 1792 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 130 | 6h 16m | 3.09% | +2 | 1918 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 130 | 6h 16m | 3.09% | +2 | 1918 |
| Raw Mutton | 277 | 7h 51m | 0.7% | +0 | 2424 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 346 | 9h 48m | 0.45% | +0 | 3053 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 513 | 14h 31m | 0.2% | +0 | 4572 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 692 | 19h 35m | 0% | +0 | 6204 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 692 | 19h 35m | 0% | +0 | 6204 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 865 | 12h 15m | 0% | +0 | 3843 |
| Raw Meat | 1037 | 29h 23m | 0% | +0 | 9360 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 1729 | 25h 11m | 0% | +0 | 8007 |
| Cooked Meat | 2074 | 29h 23m | 0% | +0 | 9360 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 2074 | 29h 23m | 0% | +0 | 9360 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 2593 | 36h 44m | 0% | +0 | 11729 |
| Basic Kibble | 3241 | 176h 22m | 0% | +0 | 56692 |
| Regular Kibble | 3241 | 176h 22m | 0% | +0 | 56692 |
| Simple Kibble | 3241 | 176h 22m | 0% | +0 | 56692 |
| Superior Kibble | 3241 | 176h 22m | 0% | +0 | 56692 |
Knockout — Level 150
206
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
118
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
84
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
42
Shocking Tranq Dart
3700
Wooden Club
1322
Slingshot
Torpor: 18,500 | Drain: 3.4/s | Narcotics: 1160 | Narcoberries: 21753
Knock OutHead 3×
Total torpor: 18,500 at level 150. Drain: 3.4/s(fast drain — shoot quickly!)
206
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
118
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
84
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
42
Shocking Tranq Dart
3700
Wooden Club
1322
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
⚠ Tek Quetzal loses 15% of its HP when tamed (Wild: 1,200 → Tamed: 1,020)
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 1,200 | +240.0 | +10.8% |
| ⚡Stamina | 800 | +40.0 | +5.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 1,850 | +111.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,200 | +120.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 800 | +16.0 | +5.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +4.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Tek Quetzal Breeding
Egg Incubation
16h 39m
Baby (10%)
13h 13m
Total Maturation
5d 12h 16m
Where to Find & Ride a Tek Quetzal
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Quetz Saddle (Lv 76)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Skittish
Spawn Command
cheat summon BionicQuetz_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Tek Quetzal in ARK
The Tek Quetzal 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 Tek Quetzal in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (206 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (130 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 1160 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 3h 55m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Tek Quetzal Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 130 | 3h 55m | 3.09% | 1160 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 130 | 3h 55m | 3.09% | 1160 |
| Kibble | 130 | 5h 53m | 3.09% | 1792 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 130 | 6h 16m | 3.09% | 1918 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 130 | 6h 16m | 3.09% | 1918 |
| Raw Mutton | 277 | 7h 51m | 0.7% | 2424 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 346 | 9h 48m | 0.45% | 3053 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 513 | 14h 31m | 0.2% | 4572 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 692 | 19h 35m | 0% | 6204 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 692 | 19h 35m | 0% | 6204 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 865 | 12h 15m | 0% | 3843 |
| Raw Meat | 1037 | 29h 23m | 0% | 9360 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 1729 | 25h 11m | 0% | 8007 |
| Cooked Meat | 2074 | 29h 23m | 0% | 9360 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 2074 | 29h 23m | 0% | 9360 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 2593 | 36h 44m | 0% | 11729 |
| Basic Kibble | 3241 | 176h 22m | 0% | 56692 |
| Regular Kibble | 3241 | 176h 22m | 0% | 56692 |
| Simple Kibble | 3241 | 176h 22m | 0% | 56692 |
| Superior Kibble | 3241 | 176h 22m | 0% | 56692 |
Tek Quetzal FAQ
How do you tame a Tek Quetzal in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Tek Quetzal is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (206 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× torpor), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 18,500.
What is the best food to tame a Tek Quetzal?
The best food for taming a Tek Quetzal is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 130 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 3h 55m and requires 1160 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Tek Quetzal in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Tek Quetzal works best as tank / frontline, transport & hauling, aerial travel & scouting. It's a flyer, so it's also useful for travel and scouting. Note it loses 15% 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 Tek Quetzal?
A level 150 Tek Quetzal has 18,500 torpor. It takes approximately 206 crossbow tranq arrows, or 206 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 3×.
How long does it take to breed a Tek Quetzal?
Breeding a Tek Quetzal takes 16h 39m for egg incubation, then 5d 12h 16m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 13h 13m.
What saddle do you need for a Tek Quetzal?
The Tek Quetzal uses the Quetz Saddle, which unlocks at level 76. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Tek Quetzal spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Tek Quetzal is: cheat summon BionicQuetz_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Tek Quetzal 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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