Archaeopteryx
Archaeopteryx Overview
Survivors looking at Archaeopteryx in ARK: Survival Ascended will find a land-based unknown that is primarily used for resource harvesting, excelling at gathering specific materials. It is an unknown tamed through knockout taming, with Simple Kibble as its top-tier food, and brings 100% base Melee Damage, giving it respectable melee power to the table. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 16°C–20°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood at a medium pace. Survivors lean on it to gather Hide, Raw Meat at much higher rates than hand tools. Players target Archaeopteryx once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
17 mapsFound across 17 maps in most regions of the map. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Archaeopteryx spawns.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Archaeopteryx Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Simple KibbleBest | 3 | 8:00 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Chitin | 20 | 11:07 | 66 Lvl (216) |
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)0.5 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.
Drops & Harvest Resources
You can gather Hide, Raw Meat from a Archaeopteryx corpse. The corpse has 50 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
The harvest table below breaks down exact yields per tool. Choose your tool based on which resource you're after - yields vary significantly.
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
Incoming damage to the Archaeopteryx is modified by 12 different type-specific multipliers. It resists 6 damage types (up to 100% reduction) and is vulnerable to 5 (up to +120% incoming damage). 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 | 125.0 | +25.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 900.0 | +90.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 30.0 | +0.60 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Damage dealt to the Archaeopteryx varies across 1 hitbox zone. Its weakest point is the Head at 3x - a significant damage bonus when you land your shots there.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Archaeopteryx 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeHerbivore Small | 5 | 27.5 | — | — | — | — |
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
Archaeopteryx Tips & Tricks
Check out what other players have learned about the Archaeopteryx - and contribute your own tips. Players often share optimal trap layouts and torpor weapon comparisons for the Archaeopteryx.
This page is your complete guide to the Archaeopteryx in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities - plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.
The Archaeopteryx starts with 125 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 30 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 Archaeopteryx, 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 Archaeopteryxs produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 16°C and 20°C. Full maturation takes 15 hours and 25 minutes. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
Once tamed, the Archaeopteryx can harvest Hide, Raw Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
