Diplodocus
Unlike knockout tames, the Diplodocus must be fed by hand while conscious. Approach slowly and avoid sudden movements.
| Food | Food Quantity (Current/Max) | Taming Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Kibble | 28:39 | 74 Lvl (224) 99.89% | |
Archelon Algae | 23:32 | 74 Lvl (224) 99.69% | |
Crops | 1:35:32 | 71 Lvl (221) 95.24% | |
Mejoberry | 1:35:25 | 68 Lvl (218) 91.85% | |
Berries | 1:35:31 | 62 Lvl (212) 83.36% |
Check the taming results to see how long it takes to tame the Diplodocus, what effectiveness you'll achieve, and how many bonus levels it gains. Better food means better results.
The timer below tracks feeding intervals for your passive Diplodocus tame - it tells you exactly when the next feeding window opens.
Take a look at this short video guide on how to tame a Diplodocus.
Estimated time until optimal feeding point: 29m 40s
Food to consume through starvation: 2472
Target food level: 32528
ARK: Survival Ascended features the Diplodocus as a tamable, herbivore creature that survivors will encounter in the wild. It falls within the Misc classification.
Its base Melee Damage sits at 100%, giving it decent hitting power. The Diplodocus has 1,700 base Health - among the tougher creatures. With 550 base Stamina, the Diplodocus has solid stamina reserves. Weight capacity starts at 800, giving it excellent carrying capacity.
The Diplodocus is passively tamed - approach it carefully and feed it by hand without knocking it out. Its preferred food is Regular Kibble.
Once tamed, the Diplodocus combines solid harvesting capability with generous carrying capacity. Breeding produces fertilized eggs that hatch within a 26°C–29°C temperature window. A wild Diplodocus is worth 6 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.23 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.