DMG · 11 maps
Unlike knockout tames, the Basilisk must be fed by hand while conscious. Approach slowly and avoid sudden movements.
| Food | Food Quantity (Current/Max) | Taming Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
Fertilized Voidwyrm Egg | 1:15:03 | 70 Lvl (220) 94.36% | |
Fertilized Rock Drake Egg | 1:23:21 | 69 Lvl (219) 93.1% | |
Fertilized Magmasaur Egg | 1:23:23 | 69 Lvl (219) 93.1% |
The results below show total taming time, effectiveness, and bonus levels for the Basilisk at your selected level and food. Higher-quality foods yield more bonus levels.
The timer below tracks feeding intervals for your passive Basilisk tame - it tells you exactly when the next feeding window opens.
The Basilisk is a tamable, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. Classified under the DMG group.
Starting at 2,750 Health, it's extremely durable. Melee starts at 100% - solid damage output that scales with level-ups. Its base Stamina of 650 gives it exceptional endurance. Weight capacity starts at 800, giving it massive inventory space.
This is a passive tame: no tranquilizers needed. Get close without startling it, then offer food from your last hotbar slot. Its preferred food is Fertilized Voidwyrm Egg.
As a tame, the Basilisk pulls double duty as both a capable resource harvester and pack animal. Breeding produces fertilized eggs that hatch within a 32°C–38°C temperature window. Killing a wild Basilisk yields 4 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.78 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.
Take a look at this short video guide on how to tame a Basilisk.
Estimated time until optimal feeding point: 1h 23m 24s
Food to consume through starvation: 5003
Target food level: 3747