Thorny Dragon
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
64
Time (1x)
2h 7m
Narcotics
194
What is a Thorny Dragon good for?
Based on its base stats, the Thorny Dragon is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Thorny Dragon Taming Calculator
Exceptional
2h 7m
3.8%
+2 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 64 | 2h 7m | 3.8% | +2 | 194 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 64 | 2h 7m | 3.8% | +2 | 194 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 64 | 2h 7m | 3.8% | +2 | 194 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 64 | 2h 7m | 3.8% | +2 | 194 |
| Kibble | 64 | 3h 11m | 3.8% | +2 | 323 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 64 | 3h 24m | 3.8% | +2 | 349 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 64 | 3h 24m | 3.8% | +2 | 349 |
| Regular Kibble | 64 | 3h 24m | 3.8% | +2 | 349 |
| Superior Kibble | 64 | 3h 24m | 3.8% | +2 | 349 |
| Raw Mutton | 157 | 4h 54m | 0.63% | +0 | 531 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 197 | 6h 9m | 0% | +0 | 683 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 315 | 9h 49m | 0% | +0 | 1130 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 425 | 13h 15m | 0% | +0 | 1547 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 425 | 13h 15m | 0% | +0 | 1547 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 491 | 7h 40m | 0% | +0 | 867 |
| Raw Meat | 638 | 19h 56m | 0% | +0 | 2358 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 1063 | 17h 3m | 0% | +0 | 2009 |
| Cooked Meat | 1275 | 19h 55m | 0% | +0 | 2356 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 1275 | 19h 55m | 0% | +0 | 2356 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 1594 | 24h 54m | 0% | +0 | 2962 |
| Basic Kibble | 1594 | 95h 38m | 0% | +0 | 11558 |
| Simple Kibble | 1594 | 95h 38m | 0% | +0 | 11558 |
Knockout — Level 150
50
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
29
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
21
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
11
Shocking Tranq Dart
900
Wooden Club
322
Slingshot
Torpor: 4,500 | Drain: 0.5/s | Narcotics: 194 | Narcoberries: 1418
Knock OutHead 2.5×
Total torpor: 4,500 at level 150. Drain: 0.5/s
50
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
29
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
21
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
11
Shocking Tranq Dart
900
Wooden Club
322
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 260 | +52.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 350 | +35.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 450 | +27.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,200 | +120.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 300 | +6.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Thorny Dragon Breeding
Egg Incubation
2h 29m
Baby (10%)
4h 52m
Total Maturation
2d 0h 43m
Where to Find & Ride a Thorny Dragon
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Thorny Dragon Saddle (Lv 40)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Territorial
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon SpineyLizard_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Thorny Dragon in ARK
The Thorny Dragon 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 Thorny Dragon in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (50 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 2.5× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (64 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 194 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 2h 7m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Thorny Dragon Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 64 | 2h 7m | 3.8% | 194 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 64 | 2h 7m | 3.8% | 194 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 64 | 2h 7m | 3.8% | 194 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 64 | 2h 7m | 3.8% | 194 |
| Kibble | 64 | 3h 11m | 3.8% | 323 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 64 | 3h 24m | 3.8% | 349 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 64 | 3h 24m | 3.8% | 349 |
| Regular Kibble | 64 | 3h 24m | 3.8% | 349 |
| Superior Kibble | 64 | 3h 24m | 3.8% | 349 |
| Raw Mutton | 157 | 4h 54m | 0.63% | 531 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 197 | 6h 9m | 0% | 683 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 315 | 9h 49m | 0% | 1130 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 425 | 13h 15m | 0% | 1547 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 425 | 13h 15m | 0% | 1547 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 491 | 7h 40m | 0% | 867 |
| Raw Meat | 638 | 19h 56m | 0% | 2358 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 1063 | 17h 3m | 0% | 2009 |
| Cooked Meat | 1275 | 19h 55m | 0% | 2356 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 1275 | 19h 55m | 0% | 2356 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 1594 | 24h 54m | 0% | 2962 |
| Basic Kibble | 1594 | 95h 38m | 0% | 11558 |
| Simple Kibble | 1594 | 95h 38m | 0% | 11558 |
Thorny Dragon FAQ
How do you tame a Thorny Dragon in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Thorny Dragon is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (50 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 2.5× torpor), then feed it Exceptional Augmented Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 4,500.
What is the best food to tame a Thorny Dragon?
The best food for taming a Thorny Dragon is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 64 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 2h 7m and requires 194 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Thorny Dragon in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Thorny Dragon works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 Thorny Dragon?
A level 150 Thorny Dragon has 4,500 torpor. It takes approximately 50 crossbow tranq arrows, or 50 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 2.5×.
How long does it take to breed a Thorny Dragon?
Breeding a Thorny Dragon takes 2h 29m for egg incubation, then 2d 0h 43m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 52m.
What maps does the Thorny Dragon spawn on in ARK?
The Thorny Dragon spawns on 8 maps: Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Thorny Dragon?
The Thorny Dragon uses the Thorny Dragon Saddle, which unlocks at level 40. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Thorny Dragon spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Thorny Dragon is: cheat summon SpineyLizard_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Thorny Dragon 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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