Andrewsarchus
Wall Runner
Overview
The Andrewsarchus is a large omnivore with the Wall Runner role. It reduces the weight of Advanced Rifle Bullet by 50% while in its inventory. This makes it ideal for players stockpiling ammunition for ranged combat. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
Andrewsarchus is primarily used to store and transport large quantities of ammunition efficiently while benefiting from its moderate combat utility and gather capabilities.
Spawn Locations
Andrewsarchus does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
Taming an Andrewsarchus uses the Special Passive method. Drop Giant Bee Honey to distract it, then stealthily mount while wearing a Ghillie Suit. While riding, follow steering prompts to maintain control during bucking animations. Superior Kibble is the best food for taming. About 27 Superior Kibble are needed. The process takes around 4 minutes. 145 Narcotics are required to maintain torpor. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Throw Giant Bee Honey from your hotbar near an Andrewsarchus, then mount it while it is eating. Its aggro range is low enough that you do not need a Ghillie Suit. Once you are on, a minigame starts: hold the direction it asks for while the arrow is green and release when it stops. Steering wrong costs effectiveness and some of your remaining time on its back. It changes direction every few seconds, much faster near water, and getting off late costs effectiveness too.
Andrewsarchus Taming - Video Guide
Take a look at this short video guide to taming the Andrewsarchus.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an Andrewsarchus yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favours Raw Meat.
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
While ridden, the Andrewsarchus gathers multiple resources using its Fire, Toggle Minigun, and Back Kick attacks. Each attack harvests Berries, Crop Seeds, Mejoberry, Narcoberry, Rare Flower, Rare Mushroom, Stimberry, Wood, Cactus Sap, and Fiber. Most gathered resources receive a 10× multiplier. Fiber and Cactus Sap are gathered at 8× efficiency. This makes it highly effective for rapid plant and fiber node farming.
Weight Reduction
The Andrewsarchus provides -50% weight reduction on Advanced Rifle Bullet. Pair it with a Quetzal or Tusoteuthis to maintain this reduction during aerial transport.
Damage Resistances
Andrewsarchus has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage. It also takes +100% more damage from spike walls, making it highly susceptible to defensive traps. Conversely, it is completely immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage. Melee attacks with ProjectileImpactFX deal 50% less damage to it. Focus on exploiting its weaknesses with high-impact melee or explosive setups.
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 | 800.0 | +160.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 400.0 | +40.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 800.0 | +48.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 650.0 | +65.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 2174.0 | +217.40 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 500.0 | +10.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +0.50% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Andrewsarchus has a head hitbox zone that takes 3× damage. Target the head for faster knockouts or kills.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteCarnivore Medium | 41 | 225.5 | 123.0 | — | — | — |
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
Andrewsarchus Tips & Tricks
The rider gains a permanent buff while mounted, enhancing sustained utility.
Its Fire, Toggle Minigun, and Back Kick attacks all gather plant-based resources at 10× efficiency.
Fiber and Cactus Sap are gathered at 8× efficiency, making it excellent for supply runs.
It can be carried by Quetzal and Tusoteuthis, enabling safe long-distance transport.
The -50% weight reduction on Advanced Rifle Bullet supports heavy ammunition loads.
This page details the Andrewsarchus's taming, breeding, harvesting, combat stats, and utility. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.
