Where can you find Manticore (Alpha) in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the Manticore (Alpha) 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 Manticore (Alpha)?

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

Manticore (Alpha) Taming, Breeding & Spawns

Manticore Alpha

BOSS

Manticore (Alpha)

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

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

Taming

Manticore (Alpha) 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

Incoming damage to the Manticore (Alpha) is modified by 15 different type-specific multipliers. It shrugs off 8 damage types but is weak to 6, with its worst vulnerability at +400%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

TekPistol Kill

18%-82%

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	160000.0	+48000.00	+4.00%
Stamina	400.0	+40.00	+2.00%
Torpidity	350.0	+21.00	+0.00%
Oxygen	2000.0	+200.00	+2.00%
Food	2600.0	+260.00	+2.00%
Weight	3000.0	+60.00	+0.40%
Melee Damage Multiplier	100.0%	+10.00%	+4.00%
Speed Multiplier	100.0%	+0.00%	+0.00%

Can Damage

The Manticore (Alpha) can damage: Thatch, Wood, Stone. Stone walls won't hold - upgrade to Metal if the Manticore (Alpha) 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

Manticore (Alpha) Tips & Tricks

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

Welcome to the full Manticore (Alpha) 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 Manticore (Alpha) starts with 160,000 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 3000 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 Manticore (Alpha) 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 Manticore (Alpha) is a boss creature in ARK: Survival Ascended that must be fought in a dedicated arena. It falls within the Boss classification.

With 100% base Melee Damage, the Manticore (Alpha) has respectable melee power. Health-wise, the Manticore (Alpha) sits at 160,000 base, making it an absolute bullet sponge. With 400 base Stamina, the Manticore (Alpha) has respectable staying power. It carries 3000 base Weight - an enormous weight pool.

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

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