What does a Kraken (Beta) eat in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The best food for taming a Kraken (Beta) is Raw Mutton. It also accepts Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Lamb Chop, Cooked Prime Meat.

Where can you find Kraken (Beta) in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the Kraken (Beta) spawn location page for exact spawn zones across all ARK maps. Spawn density and locations vary by map.

How long does it take to raise a baby Kraken (Beta)?

A baby Kraken (Beta) takes 3 days and 20 hours to reach full maturity. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

Kraken (Beta) Taming, Breeding & Spawns

Kraken Beta

BOSS

Kraken (Beta)

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

Kraken (Beta) does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.

Taming

Kraken (Beta) is not tamable.

Breeding

Open Calculator →

TypeLive Birth

Maturation Time3d 20h

XP Calculator

Full Calculator →

Kill XP

Boss Kill (5×)

Creature Level

Kill Count

Per Kill954,000 XP

3000 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 5× boss kill × 1× server

Server Settings(Game.ini)

Official servers use non-1× defaults for kill-type multipliers. Adjust these if your server uses custom Game.ini values.

Server XP

Wild Kill

Tamed Kill

Alpha Kill

Cave Kill

Boss Kill

Damage Resistances

The Kraken (Beta) has 14 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. It shrugs off 8 damage types but is weak to 5, with its worst vulnerability at +120%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

KrakenBubbleExplosion

0%-100%

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

Dino AttacksStandard dino melee hits

50%-50%

Plant Species XPlant turret projectiles

50%-50%

Herbivore DinoHerbivore dino attacks

60%-40%

Stone WeaponsClub, slingshot (high torpor)

66%-34%

Base Stats

Full Stats →

Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	84000.0	+0.00	+4.00%
Stamina	100.0	+10.00	+2.00%
Torpidity	0.0	+0.00	+0.00%
Oxygen	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Food	100.0	+10.00	+2.00%
Weight	100.0	+2.00	+0.80%
Melee Damage Multiplier	100.0%	+0.00%	+10.00%
Speed Multiplier	100.0%	+0.00%	+1.00%

Can Damage

The Kraken (Beta) can damage: Thatch, Wood, Stone. Stone walls won't hold - upgrade to Metal if the Kraken (Beta) is in your area.

Thatch

Wood

Stone

Metal

Tek

Tools & Guides

Taming CalculatorFood, narcotics, and time for any level

Breeding CalculatorMaturation, imprint timers, raising costs

BuildingsCommunity traps, pens, enclosures

AbilitiesAttacks, harvest specs, unique skills

Tips & TricksCommunity strategies and advice

Spawn LocationInteractive maps with spawn zones

Spawn CommandAdmin commands, all variants

Kraken (Beta) Tips & Tricks

Read and share community tips for the Kraken (Beta) in ARK: Survival Ascended. For boss fights, expect guides on team composition, recommended stat thresholds, and proven arena strategies.

Welcome to the full Kraken (Beta) guide for ARK: Survival Ascended. Here you can quickly review its stats, taming requirements, breeding info, and resource gathering potential, then dive into our detailed calculators and maps for more depth.

The Kraken (Beta) starts with 84,000 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 100 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.

The Kraken (Beta) gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 3 days and 20 hours. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.

The Kraken (Beta) is one of ARK: Survival Ascended's boss creatures, fought in its own arena with a prepared team. It belongs to the Boss category.

Dealing 100% base Melee Damage, the Kraken (Beta) brings decent hitting power to the table. Starting at 84,000 Health, it's an absolute bullet sponge. Its base Stamina of 100 gives it tires quickly. Weight capacity starts at 100, giving it a reasonable inventory size.

After taming, the Kraken (Beta) guards its arena fiercely - come prepared with your best creatures and gear. A wild Kraken (Beta) is worth 3000 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0 Element plus 0 Element per level.

JOIN OUR DISCORD