Hyaenodon
Misc · 21 maps
Overview
The Hyaenodon is a small carnivore with a passive taming method. It features the carryable tag, allowing it to be picked up by larger flying creatures for rapid transport. This makes it a convenient and mobile companion for scouting or quick attacks without the need for traditional taming setups.
It can be carried by Argentavis, Desmodus, Griffin, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Kaprosuchus, Procoptodon, Pteranodon, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment across long distances.
Spawn Locations
21 mapsHyaenodon spawns in city, desert, mountain, and snow biomes. It is commonly found across 21 ARK maps, making it widely accessible. Players often locate it in open highland zones or near rocky outcrops on The Island and other maps.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Hyaenodon is tamed passively, meaning it does not need to be knocked out. Feed it Kibble (Carno Egg) for the fastest taming. Raw Mutton also works, though it is less efficient.
The process takes about 34 minutes at level 150 using the best food. No narcotics are needed. Use a Bola or trap it in a Bear Trap to prevent escape during taming.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kibble (Carno Egg)Best | 4 | 14:24 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 8 | 13:07 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 10 | 16:52 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 14 | 24:21 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Meat | 29 | 52:30 | 69 Lvl (219) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Hyaenodon yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, and Keratin. The Hatchet harvests the most Hide and Keratin, while the Pick yields more Raw Meat and Raw Prime Meat.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~15~12 hits | 60%~22~9 hits | |
| 60%~17~12 hits | 40%~11~9 hits | |
| 3%~1~12 hits | 2%~0~9 hits | |
| 2%~1~12 hits | 3%~1~9 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
Hyaenodon has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to certain dino attacks. It also takes +100% damage from spike walls, which are very effective in defense. Conversely, it is fully immune to Mining Drill harvest damage. Level Health and Melee Damage to maximize effectiveness.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)18 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.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 175.0 | +35.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 260.0 | +26.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 450.0 | +27.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 170.0 | +3.40 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Hyaenodon has a head hitbox multiplier of 1.5x, making headshots more effective for faster knockout. Target the head during sedation for optimal efficiency.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite AdditiveCarnivore Medium HealOnHitCorpse | 15 | 82.5 | 45.0 | — | — | — |
| JumpCarnivore Medium HealOnHitCorpse | 15 | 82.5 | 45.0 | — | — | — |
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
Hyaenodon Tips & Tricks
The Hyaenodon can be immobilized with a Bola or Bear Trap during passive taming.
It is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking double damage, so avoid placing it near such defenses.
It is immune to damage from Mining Drills, making it safe around automated mining setups.
It can be carried by flyers like Quetzal or Karkinos, enabling fast, safe traversal.
Its bite attack deals consistent damage with a short cooldown, suitable for light combat.
This page details the Hyaenodon's stats, taming process, breeding mechanics, harvest output, and combat data. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map located below.