Astrodelphis
DMG
Overview
The Astrodelphis is a medium-sized flying carnivore with a unique passive taming method centered around petting and feeding it Element.
It gains affinity through repeated interactions, requiring players to chase it down after each feeding as it swims away. This makes taming a dynamic, active process unlike standard knockouts.
It is primarily used for its ability to gather resources while ridden, particularly with its powerful BlowHole attack, and its resistance to certain damage types enhances survivability in combat.
Spawn Locations
Astrodelphis does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
To tame an Astrodelphis, approach it and pet it repeatedly, then feed it Element. After each feeding it swims away — chase it down and pet it again quickly or taming progress drops rapidly. Repeat the pet-feed cycle until fully tamed.
The process requires approximately 112 units of Element and takes around 56 minutes. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 ElementBest | 56 | 28:01 | 64 Lvl (214) |
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an Astrodelphis 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.
Damage Resistances
The Astrodelphis has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos damage, making it highly vulnerable to instant-damage sources. It also takes +55% more damage from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks and +50% more from Projectile and Explosion Demolition sources. Conversely, it has a -50% resistance to Melee WithProjectileImpactFX and Ranged Turret Small DefensePlant damage, reducing incoming damage from turrets and certain melee impacts.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)3 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.
Saddle Crafting XP
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 325.0 | +65.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 250.0 | +12.50 | +1.20% |
 Torpidity | 450.0 | +27.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1600.0 | +160.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 280.0 | +5.60 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Astrodelphis has a head hitbox multiplier, with the Head taking 3× damage. Targeting the head is highly effective for knocking it out quickly.
Can Damage
Can damage Thatch and Wood structures. Build at least in Stone to resist its attacks.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteCarnivore Medium Flyer | 24 | 52.8 | 28.8 | — | — | — |
| NudgeCarnivore Medium Flyer | 1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | — | — | — |
| BlowHoleCarnivore Medium Flyer | 100 | 220.0 | 120.0 | — | — | — |
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
Astrodelphis Tips & Tricks
The BlowHole attack deals 100 damage at a 15-meter range and has a 7-second cooldown, useful for knocking back enemies.
It has a strong vulnerability to instant-damage effects, taking +120% more damage from sources like Instant HurtDinos.
Melee attacks with metal impact effects are especially dangerous, dealing +55% more damage to it.
Projectiles and explosions are highly effective, each increasing damage dealt by +50%.
It is resistant to MiningDrill Harvest, taking -100% less damage from mining drills.
This page details the Astrodelphis's taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat statistics. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.