X-Argentavis
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
43
Time (1x)
1h 43m
Narcotics
43
X-Argentavis Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 43m
4.38%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 43 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 43 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | +3 | 43 |
| Kibble | 43 | 2h 34m | 4.38% | +3 | 113 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 127 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 127 |
| Superior Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | +3 | 127 |
| Raw Mutton | 91 | 3h 24m | 0% | +0 | 181 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 114 | 4h 16m | 0% | +0 | 252 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 168 | 6h 17m | 0% | +0 | 417 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 597 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | +0 | 597 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 284 | 5h 19m | 0% | +0 | 338 |
| Raw Meat | 340 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 945 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 567 | 10h 55m | 0% | +0 | 796 |
| Cooked Meat | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 945 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | +0 | 945 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 850 | 15h 56m | 0% | +0 | 1205 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 6159 |
| Regular Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 6159 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | +0 | 6159 |
Knockout — Level 150
67
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
39
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
28
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
14
Shocking Tranq Dart
1200
Wooden Club
429
Slingshot
Torpor: 6,000 | Drain: 0.3/s | Narcotics: 43 | Narcoberries: 281
Knock OutHead 3×
Total torpor: 6,000 at level 150. Drain: 0.3/s
67
Tranq Arrow (Bow)
39
Tranq Arrow (Crossbow)
28
Tranq Dart (Longneck)
14
Shocking Tranq Dart
1200
Wooden Club
429
Slingshot
Affected By
Base Stats
⚠ X-Argentavis loses 3% of its HP when tamed (Wild: 365 → Tamed: 354)
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 365 | +73.0 | +30.4% |
| ⚡Stamina | 400 | +20.0 | +7.5% |
| 😴Torpor | 600 | +36.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 2,000 | +200.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 400 | +8.0 | +5.5% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +15.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
X-Argentavis Breeding
Egg Incubation
2h 56m
Baby (10%)
5h 26m
Total Maturation
2d 6h 27m
Spawn Command
cheat summon Snow_Argent_Character_BP_RetrieveOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a X-Argentavis in ARK
The X-Argentavis 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 X-Argentavis in an enclosed area
- Shoot with tranq arrows/darts until unconscious (67 crossbow tranq arrows at level 150, aim for the head for 3× damage)
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in its inventory (43 needed at level 150, 1x)
- Monitor torpor — use 43 narcotics to keep it asleep
- Wait 1h 43m for taming to complete
This creature can be immobilized with: Chain Bola, Bear Trap, Large Bear Trap, Plant Species Y
X-Argentavis Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 43 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 43 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 43 | 1h 43m | 4.38% | 43 |
| Kibble | 43 | 2h 34m | 4.38% | 113 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 127 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 127 |
| Superior Kibble | 43 | 2h 44m | 4.38% | 127 |
| Raw Mutton | 91 | 3h 24m | 0% | 181 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 114 | 4h 16m | 0% | 252 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 168 | 6h 17m | 0% | 417 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | 597 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 227 | 8h 30m | 0% | 597 |
| Raw Prime Fish Meat | 284 | 5h 19m | 0% | 338 |
| Raw Meat | 340 | 12h 45m | 0% | 945 |
| Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 567 | 10h 55m | 0% | 796 |
| Cooked Meat | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | 945 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 680 | 12h 45m | 0% | 945 |
| Raw Fish Meat | 850 | 15h 56m | 0% | 1205 |
| Basic Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 6159 |
| Regular Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 6159 |
| Simple Kibble | 1063 | 76h 32m | 0% | 6159 |
X-Argentavis FAQ
How do you tame a X-Argentavis in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The X-Argentavis is a knockout tame. Render it unconscious with tranq arrows or darts (67 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 6,000.
What is the best food to tame a X-Argentavis?
The best food for taming a X-Argentavis is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 43 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 43m and requires 43 narcotics to keep torpor high.
How many tranq arrows to knock out a level 150 X-Argentavis?
A level 150 X-Argentavis has 6,000 torpor. It takes approximately 67 crossbow tranq arrows, or 67 tranq darts from a Longneck Rifle. Aim for the head — headshot multiplier is 3×.
How long does it take to breed a X-Argentavis?
Breeding a X-Argentavis takes 2h 56m for egg incubation, then 2d 6h 27m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 5h 26m.
What is the X-Argentavis spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for X-Argentavis is: cheat summon Snow_Argent_Character_BP_Retrieve. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
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