Dimetrodon
Breeding · 18 maps
Overview
Dimetrodon is a small carnivore used primarily in breeding. It can be carried by larger creatures for transport, making it easy to deploy in remote areas. It is tamed to serve as a mobile incubator for egg-laying species due to its body heat.
It can be airlifted by Argentavis or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Spawn Locations
19 mapsDimetrodon spawns in desert mountains, freshwater zones, oases, and wastelands. It is rare and appears across 18 ARK maps. The green zones on the spawn map indicate the highest spawn density.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Dimetrodon must be knocked out before taming. Use a Chain Bola or trap it with a Bear Trap or Large Bear Trap to immobilize it. Tranq Arrows from a Bow or Crossbow are effective for sedation.
Taming takes about 41 minutes with Regular Kibble, requiring around 10 units and 211 Narcotics. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 5 | 20:28 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 10 | 24:01 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 13 | 31:13 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 19 | 45:34 | 70 Lvl (220) |
 Raw Meat | 38 | 1:31:13 | 60 Lvl (210) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Dimetrodon yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. Use a Dino (Prime) for the highest Raw Prime Meat output.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~15~12 hits | 60%~22~9 hits | |
| 60%~17~12 hits | 40%~11~9 hits | |
| 3%~1~12 hits | 2%~0~9 hits |
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
Dimetrodon takes +200% damage from spike walls, making them highly effective in defense. It is also vulnerable to explosions and melee attacks from metal weapons. It is highly resistant to mining drill damage, taking -100% damage from such sources.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)4 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 | 350.0 | +70.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 750.0 | +45.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 250.0 | +5.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +2.00% | +4.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a 1.5× damage multiplier, making it the optimal target for faster knockouts. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeCarnivore Medium | 20 | 110.0 | 60.0 | — | — | — |
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
Dimetrodon Tips & Tricks
Spike walls deal +200% damage to Dimetrodon, making them ideal for defensive setups.
It takes -100% damage from mining drills, rendering them nearly ineffective.
The head takes 1.5× damage, so aim there during knockout attempts.
It can be carried by Argentavis, allowing for aerial transport and safe taming.
This page details the Dimetrodon's stats, taming, breeding, harvest, and combat data. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.