Alpha Basilisk
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Overview
The Alpha Basilisk is a large carnivore with a unique ability to reduce the weight of Stone in its inventory by 75%. This makes it highly efficient for transporting Stone across long distances. Players tame it primarily to streamline large-scale Stone hauling operations.
It can carry smaller mounts such as Ankylosaurus or Castoroides in its claws for aerial transport.
Spawn Locations
Alpha Basilisk does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Alpha Basilisk cannot be tamed.
Alpha Basilisk is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an Alpha Basilisk yields Alpha Basilisk Fang, Aberrant Sword, Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet harvests the most Hide, while the Pick yields the highest amount of Raw Meat and 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 | |
| - | - | |
 Aberrant SwordDrop | - | - |
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.
Weight Reduction
The Alpha Basilisk reduces Stone weight by 75% in its inventory. Pair it with a flyer like Quetzal to maintain this reduction during aerial transport.
Damage Resistances
The Alpha Basilisk has a strong vulnerability to spike walls, taking +400% more damage. It also takes +120% more damage from instant harm effects and +55% more from metal melee attacks. Conversely, it is highly resistant to mining drill harvesting and piercing projectile impacts, taking 100% and 50% less damage respectively.
Kill XP
Alpha Kill (1.33×)800 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.33× alpha 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 | 19500.0 | +3900.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 650.0 | +65.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 175.0 | +10.50 | +0.00% |
 Food | 2500.0 | +250.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 800.0 | +16.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Alpha Basilisk has a head hitbox that takes 2.5× damage, making headshots highly effective for faster knockouts or eliminations.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeTorpPoison | 160 | 880.0 | — | — | — | — |
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
Alpha Basilisk Tips & Tricks
The Alpha Basilisk's Gaze attack has a 50-meter range and a 20-second cooldown, capable of stunning targets.
Its Roar attack affects creatures within 50 meters and has a 60-second cooldown, useful for area deterrence.
It takes 50% less damage from piercing projectile impacts, making it resilient against certain ranged turrets.
It is 75% more efficient at carrying Stone, ideal for base construction logistics.
It can airlift smaller creatures like Ankylosaurus or Castoroides for rapid deployment.
This page details the Alpha Basilisk's stats, breeding, harvest drops, and combat behavior. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available below.