Aberrant Iguanodon
Aberrant Iguanodon Overview
In ARK: Survival Ascended, Aberrant Iguanodon occupies the harvester niche - earns its keep through resource gathering, making tedious farming runs much faster. As a herbivore, it responds to knockout taming - favoring Simple Kibble - and ships with 375 base Weight, providing generous inventory space. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 24°C–28°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood over a lengthy period. Survivors lean on it to gather Hide, Raw Meat at much higher rates than hand tools. Players target Aberrant Iguanodon once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
15 mapsFound across 15 maps in beaches, grasslands, and river areas. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Aberrant Iguanodon spawns.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Aberrant Iguanodon Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Simple KibbleBest | 15 | 12:48 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Archelon Algae | 38 | 15:12 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Crops | 149 | 59:36 | 54 Lvl (204) |
 Mejoberry | 199 | 59:42 | 45 Lvl (195) |
    | 298 | 59:36 | 30 Lvl (180) |
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
Iguanodon SaddleLv.30
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)1 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.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Harvesting a dead Aberrant Iguanodon yields Hide, Raw Meat. The corpse has 230 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
Different tools yield different quantities - check the table below to pick the right tool for the resource you need. Generally, a Pick favors meat while a Hatchet favors hide and secondary materials.
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.
Gathering Abilities
Harvest Guide →Damage Resistances
The Aberrant Iguanodon has 13 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. It shrugs off 7 damage types but is weak to 6, with its worst vulnerability at +120%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Base Stats
Full Stats→| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 240.0 | +48.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 200.0 | +20.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 210.0 | +12.60 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1800.0 | +180.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 375.0 | +7.50 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 106.0% | +5.30% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +2.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Aiming matters - the Aberrant Iguanodon has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. Hit the Head (2x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Aberrant Iguanodon can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melee_BipedHerbivore Medium | 25 | 137.5 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
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 Iguanodon Tips & Tricks
Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the Aberrant Iguanodon. Players often share optimal trap layouts and torpor weapon comparisons for the Aberrant Iguanodon.
Everything you need to know about the Aberrant Iguanodon in ARK: Survival Ascended is collected here. Use the stat overview, taming summary, and breeding details below to plan your approach, then explore the dedicated tool pages for step-by-step help.
The Aberrant Iguanodon starts with 240 base Health, 106% base Melee Damage, 375 base Weight. These base values scale with each wild and tamed level-up, so check the taming calculator to see exactly what stats you can expect at different levels.
To tame the Aberrant Iguanodon, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Simple Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
Breeding Aberrant Iguanodons produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 24°C and 28°C. Full maturation takes 1 day and 22 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
Once tamed, the Aberrant Iguanodon can harvest Hide, Raw Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
