Bloodstalker
Climber · 1 map
Overview
The Bloodstalker is a carnivorous climber. It is tamed passively by allowing it to consume Blood Packs while it restrains the survivor. This unique taming method bypasses the need for knockout mechanics. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
Players tame it primarily for its high damage output and structural destruction capability in combat scenarios.
Spawn Locations
1 mapsBloodstalker spawns are very common in bog biomes. It appears across a single ARK map, with the highest concentration in these swampy regions. Green zones on the spawn map indicate the densest populations.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
The Bloodstalker is tamed passively. Carry Blood Packs in your inventory and allow the creature to entrap you, after which it will consume the packs. Blood Packs (Lvl 1-140) are the most effective food. Raw Meat also works but is significantly slower.
It can be immobilized with a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Large Bear Trap to prevent movement during taming. About 1641 Blood Packs (Lvl 1-140) are needed. The process takes around 55 minutes with 100% effectiveness and no Narcotics needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
B Blood Packs (Lvl 1-140)Best | 821 | 27:21 | 75 Lvl (225) |
B Blood Packs (Lvl 141-240) | 966 | 32:11 | 75 Lvl (225) |
B Blood Packs (Lvl 241-340) | 1172 | 39:03 | 75 Lvl (225) |
B Blood Packs (Lvl 341-450) | 1492 | 49:43 | 75 Lvl (225) |
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Bloodstalker yields Chitin and Raw Meat. The Dino (Omnivore) tool harvests the most Chitin, while the Pick yields the highest amount of 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 Bloodstalker has a +120% damage vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, making it exceptionally weak against creatures like the Reaper King. It also takes +100% more damage from spike walls, making these highly effective in defense. Conversely, it is immune to damage from Mining Drill Harvest. Level Health and Melee Damage to maximize combat effectiveness.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)1 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.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 450.0 | +90.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 600.0 | +60.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 180.0 | +10.80 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 350.0 | +7.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.50% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head is a valid target for critical hits, with a damage multiplier of 2x. Focus attacks on the head to maximize efficiency during combat or taming.
Tools & Guides
Bloodstalker Tips & Tricks
Allow the Bloodstalker to consume tamed creatures during passive taming to increase affinity gain.
It can be carried by Quetzal, enabling aerial deployment behind enemy lines.
The AI Bio-Grapple attack has a 200m range, allowing it to pull distant targets into melee range.
It is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking double damage, so avoid using it in such defenses.
Due to its immunity to Mining Drill Harvest, it can safely engage structures powered by mining drills.
This page details the Bloodstalker's taming, breeding, harvesting, combat stats, and spawn information. For precise calculations, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map linked below.