Aureliax
In ARK: Survival Ascended, Aureliax occupies the aerial transport niche - is prized as a flying transport, capable of hauling large inventories over long distances. It is a carnivore tamed through passive taming, and brings 1100 base Weight, providing massive inventory space to the table. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 24°C–34°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood at a glacially slow pace - plan for a multi-day commitment. Its harvest profile centers on Pelt, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, making farming runs noticeably faster. Players target Aureliax once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Found across 3 maps in mountains, cliffsides, and elevated terrain. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Aureliax spawns.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Harvesting a dead Aureliax yields Pelt, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat. The corpse has 650 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
Consult the harvest breakdown table to optimize your tool choice. Resource quantities depend on the tool used, the creature's harvest health, and your server's harvest rate.
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.
Incoming damage to the Aureliax is modified by 14 different type-specific multipliers. It shrugs off 7 damage types but is weak to 6, with its worst vulnerability at +400%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1550.0 | +310.00 | +2.00% | |
| 800.0 | +80.00 | +2.00% | |
| 1500.0 | +90.00 | +0.00% | |
| 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% | |
| 2000.0 | +200.00 | +2.00% | |
| 1100.0 | +22.00 | +0.80% | |
| 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% | |
| 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
The Aureliax can damage: Thatch, Wood, Stone. Stone walls won't hold - upgrade to Metal if the Aureliax is in your area.
| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LashOutCarnivore Large | 35 | 192.5 | 105.0 | — | — | — |
| Damage BreathExplosion NoMetal | 15 | 225.0 | 225.0 | 52.5 | — | — |
| Healing BreathExplosion NoMetal | 15 | 225.0 | 225.0 | 52.5 | — | — |
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.
Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the Aureliax. Players share the best approach angles, food recommendations, and tricks for safe passive taming.
Everything you need to know about the Aureliax in ARK: Survival Ascended is collected here. Use the stat overview, taming summary, and breeding details below to plan your approach, then explore the dedicated tool pages for step-by-step help.
The Aureliax starts with 1,550 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 1100 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.
Taming the Aureliax is done passively: sneak up and offer food from your last hotbar slot. The taming calculator has detailed quantities for each level.
Breeding Aureliaxs produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 24°C and 34°C. Full maturation takes 3 days and 20 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
Once tamed, the Aureliax can harvest Pelt, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.