Aberrant Raptor
Aberrant Raptor Overview
Survivors looking at Aberrant Raptor in ARK: Survival Ascended will find a land-based carnivore that is valued for its harvesting efficiency, collecting key resources faster than most tools. Tamed via knockout taming (Simple Kibble is the optimal food), this carnivore enters service with 106% base Melee Damage, giving it solid damage output. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 20°C–28°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood over a lengthy period. Once tamed it harvests Hide, Raw Meat more efficiently than most player tools. Players target Aberrant Raptor once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
15 mapsFound across 15 maps in forests, swamps, and mountain regions. 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 Raptor spawns.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Aberrant Raptor Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Simple KibbleBest | 7 | 9:57 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Mutton | 14 | 11:41 | 70 Lvl (220) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 17 | 14:11 | 68 Lvl (218) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 26 | 21:39 | 62 Lvl (212) |
 Raw Meat | 51 | 42:31 | 41 Lvl (191) |
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Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)3 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.
Saddle Crafting XP
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
Drops & Harvest Resources
You can gather Hide, Raw Meat from a Aberrant Raptor corpse. The corpse has 120 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.
Damage Resistances
The Aberrant Raptor's damage profile includes 13 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. With 7 resistances and 5 weaknesses, its biggest vulnerability takes +120% extra damage - exploit that for faster kills. 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 | 192.0 | +38.40 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 180.0 | +10.80 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 140.0 | +2.80 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 106.0% | +5.30% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.50% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Aiming matters - the Aberrant Raptor has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. Hit the Head (3x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Aberrant Raptor can damage: Thatch. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeCarnivore Small | 15 | 82.5 | — | — | — | — |
| PounceCarnivore Small | 10 | 55.0 | — | — | — | — |
| Melee_PounceCarnivore Small | 20 | 110.0 | — | — | — | — |
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 Raptor Tips & Tricks
Check out what other players have learned about the Aberrant Raptor - and contribute your own tips. Look for taming trap blueprints, ammo counts, and advice on avoiding accidental kills during knockout.
Everything you need to know about the Aberrant Raptor 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 Raptor starts with 192 base Health, 106% base Melee Damage, 140 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 Raptor, 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 Raptors produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 20°C and 28°C. Full maturation takes 1 day and 13 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
Once tamed, the Aberrant Raptor can harvest Hide, Raw Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.