Corrupted Carnotaurus
Found across 4 maps in forests, swamps, and mountain regions. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Corrupted Carnotaurus spawns.
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Corrupted Carnotaurus is not tamable.
18 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
The Corrupted Carnotaurus has 13 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. With 6 resistances and 6 weaknesses, its biggest vulnerability takes +200% extra damage - exploit that for faster kills. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420.0 | +84.00 | +4.00% | |
| 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% | |
| 350.0 | +21.00 | +0.00% | |
| 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% | |
| 2000.0 | +200.00 | +2.00% | |
| 300.0 | +6.00 | +0.80% | |
| 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% | |
| 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.25% |
Damage dealt to the Corrupted Carnotaurus varies across 1 hitbox zone. The Head is the most vulnerable spot at 1.5x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.
The Corrupted Carnotaurus can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.
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Everything you need to know about the Corrupted Carnotaurus 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 Corrupted Carnotaurus starts with 420 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 300 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.
Breeding Corrupted Carnotauruss produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 26°C and 32°C. Full maturation takes 1 day and 22 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
The Corrupted Carnotaurus, a carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a common sight across multiple maps. It belongs to the Variant category.
With 300 base Stamina, the Corrupted Carnotaurus has average stamina. Dealing 100% base Melee Damage, the Corrupted Carnotaurus brings decent hitting power to the table. With 420 base Health, the Corrupted Carnotaurus is reasonably durable. It carries 300 base Weight - generous inventory space.
The Corrupted Carnotaurus roams the ARK as a wild, untamable creature. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 26°C and 32°C. Defeating one in the wild grants 18 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.26 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.