Mammoth
Found across 18 maps in beaches, grasslands, and river areas. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Mammoth spawns.
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| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 48:21 | 74 Lvl (224) | |
| 67 | 56:17 | 74 Lvl (224) | |
| 266 | 3:43:27 | 62 Lvl (212) | |
| 355 | 3:43:40 | 55 Lvl (205) | |
| 532 | 3:43:27 | 41 Lvl (191) |
8 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Official servers use non-1× defaults for kill-type multipliers. Adjust these if your server uses custom Game.ini values.
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.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1020.0 | +204.00 | +4.00% | |
| 330.0 | +33.00 | +2.00% | |
| 550.0 | +33.00 | +0.00% | |
| 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% | |
| 5000.0 | +500.00 | +2.00% | |
| 500.0 | +10.00 | +0.80% | |
| 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% | |
| 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.50% |
The Mammoth, a tamable, herbivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a notable presence across multiple maps. It belongs to the Support category.
Dealing 100% base Melee Damage, the Mammoth brings solid damage output to the table. At 1,020 base HP, the Mammoth is solidly tanky. With 330 base Stamina, the Mammoth has moderate endurance. It carries 500 base Weight - an enormous weight pool.
You'll need to knock the Mammoth unconscious before taming it. Tranquilizers are the standard approach. Feed it Superior Kibble for the fastest tame and highest effectiveness bonus.
After taming, the Mammoth is primarily used for resource harvesting, excelling at gathering specific materials. Breeding is via live birth rather than eggs, simplifying the process. Defeating one in the wild grants 8 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.62 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.
You can gather Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, Keratin, Pelt from a Mammoth corpse. The corpse has 520 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.
The Mammoth's damage profile includes 13 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. It resists 7 damage types (up to 60% reduction) and is vulnerable to 6 (up to +400% incoming damage). See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Damage dealt to the Mammoth varies across 1 hitbox zone. The Head is the most vulnerable spot at 1.5x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.
The Mammoth can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.
Check out what other players have learned about the Mammoth - and contribute your own tips. Players often share optimal trap layouts and torpor weapon comparisons for the Mammoth.
Everything you need to know about the Mammoth 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 Mammoth starts with 1,020 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 500 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.
To tame the Mammoth, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Superior Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
The Mammoth gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 3 days and 10 hours. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.
Once tamed, the Mammoth can harvest Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, Keratin and 1 more resources. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.