Elderclaw
Elderclaw Overview
In ARK: Survival Ascended, Elderclaw occupies the harvester transport niche - pulls double duty as both a capable resource harvester and pack animal. As an omnivore, it responds to a special taming method - and ships with 650 base Weight, providing an enormous weight pool. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 24°C–28°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood at a glacially slow pace - plan for a multi-day commitment. Its harvest profile centers on Wood, Thatch, Fiber and additional resources, making farming runs noticeably faster. Players target Elderclaw once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
19 mapsFound across 19 maps in most regions of the map. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Elderclaw spawns.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
To tame an Elderclaw, kill a wild adult to obtain an Elderclaw Seed from its inventory. Plant the seed in a Large Crop Plot with at least 300% greenhouse effect, irrigation, and fertilizer. As the seedling grows it will periodically request one of six resources: Sap, Giant Bee Honey, Black Pearls, Biotoxin, Ammonite Bile, or Leech Blood. You have 5 minutes to provide each resource or taming effectiveness drops. Once the seedling matures into a baby Elderclaw, raise and imprint it like any other baby creature.
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
Tusoteuthis
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→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.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Harvesting a dead Elderclaw yields Wood, Thatch, Fiber, Rare Flower, Rare Mushroom. The corpse has 280 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
Different tools yield different quantities - check the table below to pick the right tool for the resource you need. Generally, a Pick favors meat while a Hatchet favors hide and secondary materials.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~11~9 hits | 60%~17~7 hits | |
| 60%~13~9 hits | 40%~9~7 hits | |
| 20%~11~9 hits | 20%~11~7 hits | |
| 5%~1~9 hits | 5%~1~7 hits | |
| 5%~1~9 hits | 5%~1~7 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.
Gathering Abilities
Harvest Guide →Damage Resistances
The Elderclaw's damage profile includes 14 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. It resists 7 damage types (up to 100% reduction) and is vulnerable to 6 (up to +120% incoming damage). See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Base Stats
Full Stats→| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 800.0 | +160.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 350.0 | +35.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 1000.0 | +60.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 250.0 | +25.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 2800.0 | +280.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 650.0 | +13.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Aiming matters - the Elderclaw has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. Hit the Head (1.5x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Elderclaw can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| swipe leftOmnivore Medium MineWood | 35 | 192.5 | 105.0 | — | — | — |
| swipe rightOmnivore Medium MineWood | 35 | 192.5 | 105.0 | — | — | — |
| FallingBiteOmnivore Medium MineWood | 30 | 165.0 | 90.0 | — | — | — |
| swipe left (empowered, keep syncd)Omnivore Medium MineWood | 60 | 330.0 | 180.0 | — | — | — |
| swipe right (empowered, keep syncd)Omnivore Medium MineWood | 60 | 330.0 | 180.0 | — | — | — |
| FallingBite (Empowered, keep syncd)Omnivore Medium MineWood | 55 | 302.5 | 165.0 | — | — | — |
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
Elderclaw Tips & Tricks
Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the Elderclaw.
Everything you need to know about the Elderclaw in ARK: Survival Ascended is collected here. Use the stat overview, taming summary, and breeding details below to plan your approach, then explore the dedicated tool pages for step-by-step help.
The Elderclaw starts with 800 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 650 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.
Breeding Elderclaws produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 24°C and 28°C. Full maturation takes 3 days and 20 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
Once tamed, the Elderclaw can harvest Wood, Thatch, Fiber, Rare Flower and 1 more resources. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
