Where can you find Astral Direwolf in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the Astral Direwolf spawn location page for exact spawn zones across all ARK maps. Spawn density and locations vary by map.

How long does it take to raise a baby Astral Direwolf?

A baby Astral Direwolf takes 2 days to reach full maturity. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

Astral Direwolf Taming, Breeding & Spawns

Astral Direwolf

VARIANT

Astral Direwolf

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Official servers currently have boosted rates! You don't need to change settings in our calculator.

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

Astral Direwolf does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.

Taming

Astral Direwolf is not tamable.

Breeding

Open Calculator →

TypeLive Birth

Maturation Time2d

Quick Info

Saddle

Deinosuchus SaddleLv.?

Immobilized By

Bear Trap

Large Bear Trap

Plant Species Y Trap

XP Calculator

Full Calculator→

Kill XP

Wild Kill (1.25×)

Creature Level

Kill Count

Per Kill47,700 XP

600 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.

Server XP

Wild Kill

Tamed Kill

Alpha Kill

Cave Kill

Boss Kill

Saddle Crafting XP

Deinosuchus SaddleBase: 75 XP

300 XP

Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server

Drops & Harvest Resources

You can gather Hide, Raw Meat, Pelt from a Astral Direwolf 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.

Harvest Body HP

Melee Damage

Weapon Damage

Harvest Multiplier

Resource	Pick	Hatchet
Hide	40%~5~4 hits	60%~7~3 hits
Raw Meat	60%~6~4 hits	40%~4~3 hits
Pelt	40%~5~4 hits	60%~7~3 hits

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

Damage Resistances

Incoming damage to the Astral Direwolf is modified by 14 different type-specific multipliers. It shrugs off 7 damage types but is weak to 6, with its worst vulnerability at +120%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

Dino AttacksStandard dino melee hits

50%-50%

Plant Species XPlant turret projectiles

50%-50%

Herbivore DinoHerbivore dino attacks

60%-40%

Stone WeaponsClub, slingshot (high torpor)

66%-34%

GenericFall damage, environmental

70%-30%

Base Stats

Full Stats →

Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	6400.0	+1280.00	+4.00%
Stamina	300.0	+30.00	+2.00%
Torpidity	350.0	+21.00	+0.00%
Oxygen	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Food	2000.0	+200.00	+2.00%
Weight	300.0	+6.00	+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 Astral Direwolf varies across 1 hitbox zone. Its weakest point is the Head at 2.5x - a significant damage bonus when you land your shots there.

Headc_jaw

2.50x

Can Damage

The Astral Direwolf can damage: Thatch. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.

Thatch

Wood

Stone

Metal

Tek

Tools & Guides

Taming CalculatorFood, narcotics, and time for any level

Breeding CalculatorMaturation, imprint timers, raising costs

BuildingsCommunity traps, pens, enclosures

AbilitiesAttacks, harvest specs, unique skills

Tips & TricksCommunity strategies and advice

Spawn LocationInteractive maps with spawn zones

Spawn CommandAdmin commands, all variants

Astral Direwolf Tips & Tricks

Check out what other players have learned about the Astral Direwolf - and contribute your own tips.

This page is your complete guide to the Astral Direwolf 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 Astral Direwolf starts with 6,400 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 300 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.

The Astral Direwolf gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 2 days. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.

Once tamed, the Astral Direwolf can harvest Hide, Raw Meat, Pelt. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.

Found throughout the ARKs, the Astral Direwolf is a carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. It falls within the Variant classification.

Starting at 6,400 Health, it's extraordinarily tanky. Dealing 100% base Melee Damage, the Astral Direwolf brings solid damage output to the table. Stamina sits at 300 base, providing decent staying power. Weight capacity starts at 300, giving it generous inventory space.

The Astral Direwolf cannot be tamed and must be dealt with through combat or avoidance. Breeding is via live birth rather than eggs, simplifying the process. Killing a wild Astral Direwolf yields 600 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.58 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

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