Deathworm
Variant · 12 maps
Overview
The Deathworm is a large carnivore known for its devastating damage output and structural destruction capabilities. It excels at demolishing enemy bases, making it a potent siege creature in PvP and PvE scenarios. Its compact size and high damage allow it to efficiently break through weaker fortifications while remaining agile underground.
Spawn Locations
12 mapsDeathworms spawn in cave biomes across 12 ARK maps. They are very commonly encountered, making them relatively easy to locate in subterranean environments. Focus on green zones in spawn maps for the highest encounter rates.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
The Deathworm cannot be tamed.
Deathworm is not tamable.
Damage Resistances
The Deathworm has a +400% weakness to SpikeWall damage, making spike walls extremely effective in base defense. It also takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks. Conversely, it has -100% resistance to MiningDrill Harvest and -50% to Melee WithProjectileImpactFX and Ranged Turret Small DefensePlant damage.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)3000 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 | 20000.0 | +40.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 100.0 | +10.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 100.0 | +10.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 100.0 | +2.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Deathworm has a head hitbox that takes 1.5× damage, making headshots more effective for faster kills. All other body zones take standard damage.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteCarnivore Large | 130 | 715.0 | 390.0 | — | — | — |
| ClawCarnivore Large | 130 | 715.0 | 390.0 | — | — | — |
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.
Tools & Guides
Deathworm Tips & Tricks
The Deathworm takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making it highly vulnerable in fortified areas. Its MiningDrill Harvest resistance means it is immune to mining drill damage. It deals 225 damage with both Bite and Claw attacks, effective for structural destruction. Despite its power, it cannot gather resources while ridden.
This page details the Deathworm's stats, combat behavior, harvest drops, and damage modifiers. For further data, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.