Kairuku
Misc · 19 maps
Overview
Kairuku is a small carnivore primarily used for weight reduction in inventory management. It reduces the weight of Organic Polymer by 80%, making it invaluable for polymer-heavy supply runs. It can be airlifted by Argentavis or Karkinos for fast deployment across long distances.
Spawn Locations
19 mapsKairuku spawns in cave and snow biomes across 19 ARK maps. It is very common, appearing frequently in these environments. Focus on icy cavern systems and high-altitude snow zones for the highest spawn density.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Kairuku must be knocked out before taming. Use a Bola or Bear Trap to immobilize it, then apply tranquilizer darts with a Crossbow or Longneck Rifle. The best food is Basic Kibble, with Raw Mutton as a viable alternative. Taming takes about 5 minutes using Basic Kibble. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Basic KibbleBest | 5 | 4:45 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 11 | 6:07 | 70 Lvl (220) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 14 | 7:47 | 68 Lvl (218) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 20 | 11:06 | 62 Lvl (212) |
 Raw Meat | 40 | 22:14 | 40 Lvl (190) |
| +6 more in calculator→ | |||
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Kairuku yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Organic Polymer. The Club or a Polymer-harvesting dino yields the most Organic Polymer, while the Hatchet maximizes Hide and the Pick increases Raw Meat yield.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |  Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40%~4~4 hits | 60%~6~3 hits | 40%~2~20 hits | |
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~3~3 hits | 60%~3~20 hits | |
| 40%~2~4 hits | 30%~2~3 hits | 130%~13~20 hits | |
| 70%~5~4 hits | 40%~3~3 hits | 150%~23~20 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
Kairuku takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to certain environmental hazards. It has -100% damage taken from Mining Drill Harvest, rendering it immune to drill-based attacks. Exploiting its explosion weakness (+50%) with grenades or rocket launchers is effective in combat.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)0.5 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 | 95.0 | +19.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 200.0 | +20.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 300.0 | +18.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 900.0 | +90.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 70.0 | +1.40 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a 3× damage multiplier, making headshots highly effective for faster knockouts. Focus on the head when sedating to reduce taming time.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeCarnivore Small | 8 | 44.0 | — | — | — | — |
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
Kairuku Tips & Tricks
The 80% weight reduction on Organic Polymer makes Kairuku ideal for polymer farming runs. It can be carried by flyers like Argentavis and Tapejara, enabling aerial logistics. Its vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos means it should avoid high-risk zones. It is immune to damage from Mining Drills, making it safe near automated mining systems.
This page details the Kairuku's stats, taming, breeding, harvest data, and combat properties. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on this site.