Aberrant Sarco
Variant · 13 maps
Overview
The Aberrant Sarco is a rare carnivorous variant of the Sarco, distinguished by its glowing blue bioluminescence and increased melee damage. It excels as a close-range combatant with a high damage output and aggressive attack patterns. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment into battle zones. This makes it ideal for raiding enemy bases or defending territory with rapid response strikes.
Players tame the Aberrant Sarco primarily for its enhanced combat effectiveness in player-versus-player and player-versus-environment scenarios.
Spawn Locations
13 mapsAberrant Sarco spawns in bio-zones, caves, and fertile zones across 13 ARK maps. It is considered a rare spawn, typically found in isolated, hard-to-reach areas. The highest concentration appears in underground cave systems on the Aberration map, where glowing flora and fauna are common.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming an Aberrant Sarco requires a knockout method. Use a Chain Bola or trap it with a Bear Trap or Large Bear Trap to immobilize it. Then, use ranged weapons such as the Bow, Crossbow, or Fabricated Sniper Rifle with Tranq Arrows or Tranquilizer Darts to induce torpor. Feed it Regular Kibble for the fastest taming. Raw Prime Fish Meat also works well. The process takes about 38 minutes and requires no Narcotics at level 150. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 5 | 21:19 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Prime Fish Meat | 12 | 15:00 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Mutton | 12 | 30:00 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 14 | 35:00 | 72 Lvl (222) |
 Raw Meat | 42 | 1:45:00 | 56 Lvl (206) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an Aberrant Sarco yields Sarcosuchus Skin, Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat and Raw Prime Meat harvests.
| 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 | |
 Sarcosuchus SkinDrop | - | - |
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 Sarco takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making it highly vulnerable in defensive perimeters. It also suffers +120% more damage from instant-damage sources like explosives and raid mechanics. Conversely, it is immune to mining drill damage and resists projectile-based attacks by 50%. Use melee or explosive weapons to exploit its weaknesses. Level Health and Melee Damage.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)5 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 | 384.0 | +76.80 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 450.0 | +45.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 400.0 | +24.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 300.0 | +6.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 106.0% | +5.30% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a 1.5× damage multiplier, making headshots effective for faster knockout or combat damage. Target the jaw area during taming or battle for optimal results.
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 | 35 | 192.5 | 105.0 | — | — | — |
| RollCarnivore Medium | 45 | 247.5 | 135.0 | — | — | — |
| LungeCarnivore Medium | 40 | 220.0 | 120.0 | — | — | — |
| MeleeLeftCarnivore Medium | 35 | 192.5 | 105.0 | — | — | — |
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 Sarco Tips & Tricks
The Roll attack deals 45 damage with a 10-second cooldown, ideal for knocking back groups. Lunge covers 9 meters and deals 40 damage, useful for closing gaps quickly. It takes +200% damage from spike walls, so avoid using it defensively in spike-heavy zones. It can be carried by Karkinos or Quetzal, enabling aerial deployment. Its bioluminescence makes it visible at night, increasing ambush risk. It resists ranged turret damage by 50%, making it somewhat durable against automated defenses.
This page details the Aberrant Sarco's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest outputs, and combat data. For precise planning, use the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available below.