Burrowbuck
Overview
Burrowbuck is a small herbivore that can be found on various ARK maps. It possesses a unique weight reduction ability, making it valuable for resource transport. This creature is typically tamed to assist in hauling large quantities of resources efficiently. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
The Burrowbuck pairs well with larger carriers due to its cargo compatibility.
Spawn Locations
7 mapsThe Burrowbuck appears across multiple ARK maps. It is commonly found in grassland and forest biomes. Green zones on the spawn map indicate the highest concentration of spawns. Players can expect to encounter it with moderate frequency in these regions.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Burrowbuck is tamed passively, requiring no knockout. The best food is Superior Kibble, which provides the fastest taming affinity. Base Veggie is an acceptable alternative if kibble is unavailable. About 9 Superior Kibble are needed. The taming process takes around 3 minutes with no narcotics required. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Superior KibbleBest | 9 | 2:40 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Archelon Algae | 21 | 6:40 | 72 Lvl (222) |
 Crops | 84 | 27:40 | 49 Lvl (199) |
 Mejoberry | 111 | 36:40 | 39 Lvl (189) |
    | 167 | 55:20 | 24 Lvl (174) |
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Burrowbuck yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Pelt. The Hatchet yields the most Hide and Pelt, while the Pick provides the highest quantity 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
Burrowbuck has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% damage. It is also weak to spike walls and melee attacks that exploit DoubleDinoDmg, each increasing damage by +100% and +50% respectively. On the other hand, it is highly resistant to fire damage, taking 60% less. Ranged turrets and certain melee attacks reduce incoming damage by 50%. Level Health and Melee Damage to compensate.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)7 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 | 550.0 | +110.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 500.0 | +50.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 650.0 | +39.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 2000.0 | +200.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 350.0 | +7.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Burrowbuck has a head hitbox multiplier of 2.5x, making headshots significantly more effective for knocking it out. Target the head for faster torpor buildup.
Tools & Guides
Burrowbuck Tips & Tricks
Burrowbuck takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos. This makes it highly vulnerable in close combat against certain creatures.
It is weak to spike walls, taking +100% damage. Avoid placing it near defensive spike traps.
Fire damage is 60% less effective against Burrowbuck. This resistance can be leveraged in fire-heavy environments.
Melee attacks with ProjectileImpactFX are 50% less effective. This includes certain special melee sources.
Ranged Turret Small DefensePlant damage is reduced by 50%. This makes it slightly more durable against automated defenses.
This page details the Burrowbuck's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest yields, and combat data. For precise calculations, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on-site.