VR Mantis
Best Food
Deathworm Horn
Qty (Lvl 150)
29
Time (1x)
2h 54m
Narcotics
0
What is a VR Mantis good for?
Based on its base stats, the VR Mantis is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
VR Mantis Taming Calculator
Deathworm
2h 54m
5.24%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deathworm Horn BEST | 29 | 2h 54m | 5.24% | +3 | 0 |
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 275 | +55.0 | +13.5% |
| ⚡Stamina | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 350 | +21.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 900 | +90.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 220 | +4.4 | +8.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +2.5% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
VR Mantis Breeding
Egg Incubation
2h 46m
Baby (10%)
5h 26m
Total Maturation
2d 6h 27m
Where to Find & Ride a VR Mantis
Rideable
No
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Spawn Command
cheat summon Mantis_Character_BP_CorrMazeOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a VR Mantis in ARK
The VR Mantis is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Deathworm Horn in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the VR Mantis slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
VR Mantis Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deathworm Horn | 29 | 2h 54m | 5.24% | 0 |
VR Mantis FAQ
How do you tame a VR Mantis in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The VR Mantis is a passive tame. Place Deathworm Horn 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 VR Mantis?
The best food for taming a VR Mantis is Deathworm Horn. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 29 Deathworm Horn, which takes 2h 54m and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a VR Mantis in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the VR Mantis works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a VR Mantis?
Breeding a VR Mantis takes 2h 46m for egg incubation, then 2d 6h 27m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 5h 26m.
Can you ride a VR Mantis in ARK?
No — the VR Mantis cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the VR Mantis spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for VR Mantis is: cheat summon Mantis_Character_BP_CorrMaze. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play VR Mantis 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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