How do you tame a Dimorphodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The Dimorphodon is a knockout tame. Knock it unconscious using Tranq Arrows, Tranq Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts, then feed it Raw Mutton for the best taming effectiveness. Use a taming calculator to determine the exact food and narcotic quantities needed for your target level.

What does a Dimorphodon eat in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The best food for taming a Dimorphodon is Raw Mutton. It also accepts Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Lamb Chop, Cooked Prime Meat.

Where can you find Dimorphodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the Dimorphodon spawn location page for exact spawn zones across all ARK maps. Spawn density and locations vary by map.

How long does it take to raise a baby Dimorphodon?

A baby Dimorphodon takes 1 day and 1 hour to reach full maturity. Eggs must be incubated between 35°C and 38°C. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

Dimorphodon Taming, Breeding & Spawns - ARK: Survival Ascended

Dimorphodon

SHOULDER PET

Dimorphodon

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

19 mapsFull Map →

Found across 19 maps in mountains, cliffsides, and elevated terrain. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Dimorphodon spawns.

Official

Mod Maps

Map Legend

High spawn density

Medium spawn density

Low spawn density

Cave spawn

Click any cell for exact spawn chance and nearby spawn groups. Zoom in for detail.

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Dimorphodon Taming Calculator

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KnockoutTime: 6m 7s|Effectiveness: 94.2% (+70 Lvl)|Base Torpor: 0Lv.150

Food	Qty	Time	Effectiveness
Raw MuttonBest	11	6:07	70 Lvl (220)
Raw Prime Meat	13	7:14	68 Lvl (218)
Cooked Lamb Chop	19	10:33	62 Lvl (212)
Cooked Prime Meat	26	14:26	54 Lvl (204)
Raw Meat	39	21:40	41 Lvl (191)
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Required Narcotics (Raw Mutton ×11)

Narcotics19

Narcoberries71

Bio Toxin10

Ascerbic Mushrooms40

Breeding

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TypeEgg Layer

Incubation Temp35°C – 38°C

Maturation Time1d 1h

Quick Info

Immobilized By

Bola

Bear Trap

Plant Species Y Trap

Drops & Harvest Resources

Harvesting a dead Dimorphodon yields Hide, Raw Meat. The corpse has 50 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.

Consult the harvest breakdown table to optimize your tool choice. Resource quantities depend on the tool used, the creature's harvest health, and your server's harvest rate.

Harvest Body HP

Melee Damage

Weapon Damage

Harvest Multiplier

Resource	Pick	Hatchet
Hide	40%~2~2 hits	60%~3~2 hits
Raw Meat	60%~2~2 hits	40%~2~2 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

Incoming damage to the Dimorphodon is modified by 14 different type-specific multipliers. It shrugs off 8 damage types but is weak to 5, with its worst vulnerability at +120%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

Spike WallSpike wall traps

50%-50%

Dino AttacksStandard dino melee hits

50%-50%

Plant Species XPlant turret projectiles

50%-50%

Herbivore DinoHerbivore dino attacks

60%-40%

Stone WeaponsClub, slingshot (high torpor)

66%-34%

Base Stats

Full Stats →

Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	125.0	+25.00	+4.00%
Stamina	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Torpidity	0.0	+0.00	+0.00%
Oxygen	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Food	900.0	+90.00	+2.00%
Weight	50.0	+1.00	+0.80%
Melee Damage Multiplier	100.0%	+5.00%	+10.00%
Speed Multiplier	100.0%	+0.00%	+1.00%

Hitbox Multipliers

The Dimorphodon has 1 hitbox zone, each with a different damage multiplier. Hit the Head (3x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.

Headc_jaw

3.00x

Can Damage

The Dimorphodon can damage: Thatch, Wood, Stone, Metal, Tek. Factor the Dimorphodon into your PvP defense plans - it can chew through Metal walls.

Thatch

Wood

Stone

Metal

Tek

Tools & Guides

Taming CalculatorFood, narcotics, and time for any level

Breeding CalculatorMaturation, imprint timers, raising costs

BuildingsCommunity traps, pens, enclosures

AbilitiesAttacks, harvest specs, unique skills

Tips & TricksCommunity strategies and advice

Spawn LocationInteractive maps with spawn zones

Spawn CommandAdmin commands, all variants

Dimorphodon Tips & Tricks

Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the Dimorphodon. Players often share optimal trap layouts and torpor weapon comparisons for the Dimorphodon.

This page is your complete guide to the Dimorphodon in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities — plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.

The Dimorphodon starts with 125 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 50 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.

To tame the Dimorphodon, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Raw Mutton. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.

Breeding Dimorphodons produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 35°C and 38°C. Full maturation takes 1 day and 1 hour. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.

Once tamed, the Dimorphodon can harvest Hide, Raw Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.

The Dimorphodon, a tamable, flying, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a common sight across multiple maps. Classified under the Shoulder Pet group.

Health-wise, the Dimorphodon sits at 125 base, making it very frail. With 100% base Melee Damage, the Dimorphodon has decent hitting power. Stamina sits at 150 base, providing decent staying power. Weight capacity starts at 50, giving it very limited carrying capacity.

You'll need to knock the Dimorphodon unconscious before taming it. Tranquilizers are the standard approach. For best results, use Raw Mutton - it gives the highest taming efficiency.

Once tamed, the Dimorphodon is commonly used for scouting and quick travel between locations. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 35°C and 38°C. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.28 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

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