Aberrant Dimetrodon
Variant · 9 maps
Overview
The Aberrant Dimetrodon is a small carnivorous variant found in the Aberration biome. It is distinguished by its ability to be carried by larger creatures for rapid deployment across the map. This trait makes it useful for mobile combat or quick resource denial in enemy territory. It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Karkinos, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
Spawn Locations
9 mapsAberrant Dimetrodon spawns exclusively in cave systems and bio-zones across 9 ARK maps. It is very rare, making sightings uncommon even in high-density areas. Focus searches in illuminated cave networks where biomass clusters are visible.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Tame the Aberrant Dimetrodon using knockout methods. Use a Chain Bola or trap it with a Bear Trap or Large Bear Trap to immobilize it. Tranq Arrows from a Crossbow or Shocking Tranquilizer Darts from a Tek Bow work well for sedation. Feed it Regular Kibble for fastest taming. Raw Mutton also works. The process takes about 41 minutes and requires around 211 Narcotics at level 150. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 5 | 20:28 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 10 | 24:01 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 13 | 31:13 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 19 | 45:34 | 70 Lvl (220) |
 Raw Meat | 38 | 1:31:13 | 60 Lvl (210) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an Aberrant Dimetrodon yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. Dinos with Prime harvesting capabilities are best for Raw Prime Meat.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~15~12 hits | 60%~22~9 hits | |
| 60%~17~12 hits | 40%~11~9 hits | |
| 3%~1~12 hits | 2%~0~9 hits |
Estimates based on game-extracted data (weights, quantities, harvest multipliers, damage type chains). Each harvest event independently rolls each resource - higher weight = higher drop chance. Actual yields vary with RNG.
Damage Resistances
The Aberrant Dimetrodon takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them highly effective in defense. It is also vulnerable to explosions and melee attacks from metal weapons. Conversely, it has -50% damage taken from ranged turret fire and certain projectile impacts, reducing effectiveness of automated defenses. Level Health and Melee Damage.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)4 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 336.0 | +67.20 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 750.0 | +45.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 250.0 | +5.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 106.0% | +2.12% | +4.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a damage multiplier of 1.5×, making headshots more effective during combat or knockout attempts. Focus attacks on the head to reduce taming time or dispatch it quickly.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeCarnivore Medium | 20 | 110.0 | 60.0 | — | — | — |
Numbers reflect base melee at level 1, 100% TE, no imprint. The damage calculator lets you scale by melee %, server multipliers, and pick a specific structure for exact hit counts.
Tools & Guides
Aberrant Dimetrodon Tips & Tricks
Spike walls deal +200% damage to the Aberrant Dimetrodon, making them ideal for base defense setups.
It takes +120% more damage from instant-damage sources like explosives or instant-hurt mechanics.
Ranged turrets and Mining Drill attacks are highly ineffective, dealing -100% damage.
It can be carried by Argentavis, Karkinos, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis, enabling fast aerial or aquatic deployment.
Its compact size allows it to fit through tight spaces during hit-and-run attacks.
This page details the Aberrant Dimetrodon's stats, taming requirements, breeding conditions, harvest output, and combat behavior. For precise planning, use the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.