Where can you find Onyc (Gamma) in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the Onyc (Gamma) 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 Onyc (Gamma)?

A baby Onyc (Gamma) takes 1 day and 4 hours to reach full maturity. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

Onyc (Gamma) Taming, Breeding & Spawns

Onyc Gamma

BOSS

Onyc (Gamma)

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Official servers currently have boosted rates! You don't need to change settings in our calculator.

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

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

Taming

Onyc (Gamma) is not tamable.

Breeding

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TypeLive Birth

Maturation Time1d 4h

Quick Info

Immobilized By

Bola

Bear Trap

XP Calculator

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Kill XP

Boss Kill (5×)

Creature Level

Kill Count

Per Kill954 XP

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

Server Settings(Game.ini)

Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.

Server XP

Wild Kill

Tamed Kill

Alpha Kill

Cave Kill

Boss Kill

Drops & Harvest Resources

Harvesting a dead Onyc (Gamma) yields Hide, Raw Meat. The corpse has 120 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.

Harvest Body HP

Melee Damage

Weapon Damage

Harvest Multiplier

Resource	Pick	Hatchet
Hide	40%~5~4 hits	60%~7~3 hits
Raw Meat	60%~6~4 hits	40%~4~3 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

Incoming damage to the Onyc (Gamma) is modified by 14 different type-specific multipliers. It resists 8 damage types (up to 100% reduction) and is vulnerable to 5 (up to +120% incoming damage). See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

Melee SpiderBoss

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	250.0	+50.00	+4.00%
Stamina	100.0	+10.00	+2.00%
Torpidity	200.0	+12.00	+0.00%
Oxygen	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Food	1500.0	+150.00	+2.00%
Weight	50.0	+1.00	+0.80%
Melee Damage Multiplier	100.0%	+5.00%	+10.00%
Speed Multiplier	100.0%	+0.00%	+1.00%

Hitbox Multipliers

Aiming matters - the Onyc (Gamma) has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. The Head is the most vulnerable spot at 1.5x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.

Headc_jaw

1.50x

Can Damage

The Onyc (Gamma) can damage: Thatch. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.

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

Onyc (Gamma) Tips & Tricks

Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the Onyc (Gamma). For boss fights, expect guides on team composition, recommended stat thresholds, and proven arena strategies.

Welcome to the full Onyc (Gamma) 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 Onyc (Gamma) starts with 250 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 50 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 Onyc (Gamma) gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 1 day and 4 hours. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.

Once tamed, the Onyc (Gamma) can harvest Hide, Raw Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.

In ARK: Survival Ascended, the Onyc (Gamma) is a boss-tier enemy encountered during an arena battle. It falls within the Boss classification.

Dealing 100% base Melee Damage, the Onyc (Gamma) brings solid damage output to the table. Starting at 250 Health, it's on the squishy side. Its base Stamina of 100 gives it limited endurance. Weight capacity starts at 50, giving it very limited carrying capacity.

As a tame, the Onyc (Gamma) is a powerful boss creature encountered in a dedicated arena fight. Breeding is via live birth rather than eggs, simplifying the process. A wild Onyc (Gamma) is worth 3 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.02 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

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