Thylacoleo
Best Food
Extraordinary Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
29
Time (1x)
1h 32m
Narcotics
343
What is a Thylacoleo good for?
Based on its base stats, the Thylacoleo is best used as utility & early-game. It's a knockout tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Thylacoleo Taming Calculator
Extraordinary
1h 32m
3.58%
+2 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraordinary Kibble BEST | 29 | 1h 32m | 3.58% | +2 | 343 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 239 | 7h 27m | 0% | +0 | 1881 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 322 | 10h 3m | 0% | +0 | 2555 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 322 | 10h 3m | 0% | +0 | 2555 |
| Raw Mutton | 450 | 14h 3m | 0% | +0 | 3598 |
| Cooked Meat | 563 | 8h 47m | 0% | +0 | 2229 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 563 | 8h 47m | 0% | +0 | 2229 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 563 | 17h 35m | 0% | +0 | 4517 |
| Basic Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | +0 | 10926 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | +0 | 10926 |
| Regular Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | +0 | 10926 |
| Simple Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | +0 | 10926 |
| Superior Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | +0 | 10926 |
Knockout — Level 150
78
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
45
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
32
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
16
Shocking Tranq Dart
1400
Wooden Club
500
Slingshot
Torpor: 7,000 | Drain: 1.85/s | Narcotics: 343 | Narcoberries: 4334
Knock OutHead 1.5×
Total torpor: 7,000 at level 150. Drain: 1.85/s(fast drain — shoot quickly!)
78
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
45
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
32
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
16
Shocking Tranq Dart
1400
Wooden Club
500
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 700 | +140.0 | +18.9% |
| ⚡Stamina | 400 | +40.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 700 | +42.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 200 | +20.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,500 | +150.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 400 | +8.0 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Thylacoleo Breeding
Gestation
4h 10m
Baby (10%)
4h 52m
Total Maturation
2d 0h 43m
Where to Find & Ride a Thylacoleo
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
Thylacoleo Saddle (Lv 51)
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Thylacoleo_Character_BPOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Thylacoleo in ARK
The Thylacoleo 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 Thylacoleo in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (78 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 1.5× damage)
- Place Extraordinary Kibble in its inventory (29 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 343 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 32m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
Thylacoleo Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraordinary Kibble | 29 | 1h 32m | 3.58% | 343 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 239 | 7h 27m | 0% | 1881 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 322 | 10h 3m | 0% | 2555 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 322 | 10h 3m | 0% | 2555 |
| Raw Mutton | 450 | 14h 3m | 0% | 3598 |
| Cooked Meat | 563 | 8h 47m | 0% | 2229 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 563 | 8h 47m | 0% | 2229 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 563 | 17h 35m | 0% | 4517 |
| Basic Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | 10926 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | 10926 |
| Regular Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | 10926 |
| Simple Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | 10926 |
| Superior Kibble | 704 | 42h 14m | 0% | 10926 |
Thylacoleo FAQ
How do you tame a Thylacoleo in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Thylacoleo is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (78 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 1.5× torpor), then feed it Extraordinary Kibble while keeping torpor high with narcotics. Total torpor at level 150 is 7,000.
What is the best food to tame a Thylacoleo?
The best food for taming a Thylacoleo is Extraordinary Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 29 Extraordinary Kibble, which takes 1h 32m and requires 343 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Thylacoleo in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Thylacoleo 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 Thylacoleo?
A level 150 Thylacoleo has 7,000 torpor. It takes approximately 78 crossbow tranq arrows, or 78 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 1.5×.
How long does it take to breed a Thylacoleo?
Breeding a Thylacoleo takes 4h 10m for gestation, then 2d 0h 43m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 52m.
What maps does the Thylacoleo spawn on in ARK?
The Thylacoleo spawns on 10 maps: The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Thylacoleo?
The Thylacoleo uses the Thylacoleo Saddle, which unlocks at level 51. You'll need to tame one first (it's a knockout tame).
What is the Thylacoleo spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Thylacoleo is: cheat summon Thylacoleo_Character_BP. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Thylacoleo taming on my own ARK server?
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