Diplocaulus
Water · 18 maps
Overview
Diplocaulus is a small aquatic carnivore. It is notable for being carryable and providing significant weight reductions for key resources when transported. This makes it a popular choice for streamlining inventory loadouts during resource runs. It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Desmodus, Griffin, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Tropeognathus, Kaprosuchus, Procoptodon, Pteranodon, Quetzal, Tapejara, or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
Players typically tame Diplocaulus to benefit from its weight reduction while keeping it safely off the ground via aerial carriers.
Spawn Locations
19 mapsDiplocaulus spawns in freshwater biomes. It is considered rare and appears across 18 ARK maps. Look for it near rivers and lakes where water meets land.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Diplocaulus must be knocked out before taming. Use a Bola or Bear Trap to immobilize it, then sedate it with Tranq Arrows or Darts. The best food is Simple Kibble, which provides the fastest taming. Raw Mutton also works if kibble is unavailable.
Taming takes about 37 minutes with Simple Kibble and requires no Narcotics. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Simple KibbleBest | 5 | 20:28 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 9 | 21:37 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 12 | 28:49 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 17 | 40:46 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Raw Meat | 34 | 1:21:37 | 61 Lvl (211) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Diplocaulus yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favors 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.
Gathering Abilities
While mounted, Diplocaulus gathers resources using its bite attack. It harvests Black Pearl, Chitin, Oil, Raw Meat, and Silica Pearls with a 32.5× multiplier, making it highly efficient for these materials.
Damage Resistances
Diplocaulus has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos, making it extremely vulnerable to explosive or high-impact attacks. It resists Mining Drill Harvest damage by -100%. Use ranged or fast melee attackers to exploit its weaknesses.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 250.0 | +50.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 165.0 | +16.50 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 220.0 | +13.20 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 1050.0 | +105.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 150.0 | +3.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a 1.5× damage multiplier, making headshots effective for faster knockout. Target the head when sedating.
Can Damage
Diplocaulus can damage Thatch structures. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteCarnivore Small HarvestTril | 10 | 55.0 | — | — | — | — |
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
Diplocaulus Tips & Tricks
The bite attack harvests Black Pearl, Chitin, Oil, Raw Meat, and Silica Pearls at 32.5× efficiency.
It is highly vulnerable to explosion-based damage, taking +120% more from Instant HurtDinos.
Immobilize it with a Bola or Bear Trap before sedation.
It can be carried by flyers like Argentavis and Quetzal, enabling safe transport.
Weight reductions apply only when Diplocaulus is in inventory or on a platform saddle.
It resists damage from Mining Drill Harvest by -100%.
This page details the Diplocaulus's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest capabilities, and combat data. Refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.
