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Dung Beetle

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Dung Beetle Taming Calculator

Passive taming is the method for the Dung Beetle: get close without aggroing it, then offer food from your last hotbar slot. There's a ~14-second cooldown between feedings, so patience is essential.

FoodFood Quantity (Current/Max)Taming TimeEffectiveness
Large Animal Feces
56
74 Lvl (224)
98.85%
Medium Animal Feces
1:24
73 Lvl (223)
97.62%
Spoiled Meat
2:20
70 Lvl (220)
94.56%
Small Animal Feces
3:02
68 Lvl (218)
91.09%
Human Feces
3:58
64 Lvl (214)
86.39%
Raw Meat
16:06
21 Lvl (171)
28.78%
Raw Fish Meat
40:36
4 Lvl (154)
6.08%

Taming Results

The results below show total taming time, effectiveness, and bonus levels for the Dung Beetle at your selected level and food. Higher-quality foods yield more bonus levels.

56s
98.85%
Base LvlTamed LvlBase Lvl 150Tamed Lvl 224Max Lvl 297Max Lvl

Starve & Torpor Timers

Use the feeding timer to know when the Dung Beetle will accept its next meal. No more guessing between feeds.