Ichthyosaurus
Water · 19 maps
Ichthyosaurus Taming Calculator
Unlike knockout tames, the Ichthyosaurus must be fed by hand while conscious. Approach slowly and avoid sudden movements.
| Food | Food Quantity (Current/Max) | Taming Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Simple Kibble | 1:25 | 74 Lvl (224) 99.85% | |
 Raw Mutton | 2:04 | 74 Lvl (224) 99.38% | |
 Raw Prime Meat | 2:29 | 74 Lvl (224) 99.1% | |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 3:43 | 73 Lvl (223) 98.1% | |
 Cooked Prime Meat | 5:21 | 72 Lvl (222) 96.47% | |
 Raw Prime Fish Meat | 3:18 | 71 Lvl (221) 94.74% | |
 Raw Meat | 7:50 | 69 Lvl (219) 92.73% | |
 Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 6:59 | 61 Lvl (211) 81.79% | |
 Cooked Meat | 8:02 | 57 Lvl (207) 76.07% | |
 Raw Fish Meat | 10:05 | 50 Lvl (200) 67.01% | |
 Cooked Fish Meat | 10:11 | 25 Lvl (175) 33.62% |
Taming Results
Use the calculator results to plan your tame - they show the exact time, food quantity, and bonus levels for the Ichthyosaurus based on your settings.
Starve & Torpor Timers
Use the feeding timer to know when the Ichthyosaurus will accept its next meal. No more guessing between feeds.
Found throughout the ARKs, the Ichthyosaurus is a tamable, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. It falls within the Water classification.
With 100% base Melee Damage, the Ichthyosaurus has solid damage output. With 275 base Health, the Ichthyosaurus is not particularly tanky. Its base Stamina of 300 gives it average stamina. Weight capacity starts at 250, giving it good carrying capacity.
Taming the Ichthyosaurus doesn't require unconsciousness. Instead, sneak up to it and hand-feed its preferred food. Its preferred food is Simple Kibble.
After taming, the Ichthyosaurus is valued for its harvesting efficiency, collecting key resources faster than most tools. A wild Ichthyosaurus is worth 4 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.66 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.