Parasaur
Support · 22 maps
Overview
The Parasaur is a small herbivore with a support role. It gathers a wide variety of plant-based resources efficiently while being ridden. Its AlertPulse ability reveals nearby creatures and resources on the map. It can be airlifted by Argentavis or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Players typically tame the Parasaur early for reliable gathering and scouting utility in low-risk zones.
Spawn Locations
23 mapsParasaur spawns on 22 ARK maps, appearing across biomes like beaches, forests, grasslands, jungles, snowy regions, chalk hills, and cities. It is very commonly encountered. Look for green zones on the spawn map for the highest density.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Parasaur must be knocked out before taming. Use a Bola, Bear Trap, or Plant Species Y to immobilize it. Tranq Arrows from a Bow or Crossbow are effective for sedation. Basic Kibble is the best food. Mejoberry also works well. About 8 Basic Kibble are needed. The tame takes around 7 minutes. No Narcotics are needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Basic KibbleBest | 4 | 3:25 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Archelon Algae | 10 | 4:00 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Crops | 40 | 16:00 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Mejoberry | 54 | 16:12 | 68 Lvl (218) |
    | 80 | 16:00 | 62 Lvl (212) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Parasaur yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favours Raw Meat.
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.
Gathering Abilities
While ridden, the Parasaur's melee attack gathers Berries, Seeds, Mushrooms, Rare Flowers, Rare Mushrooms, Cactus Sap, Fiber, and Wood. It harvests at 10× efficiency from most berries and seeds, including Mejoberry, Narcoberry, and Stimberry. It also gathers Wood at 10× and Cactus Sap and Fiber at 8×. The AlertPulse ability does not gather resources.
Damage Resistances
Parasaur takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to certain environmental hazards. It resists fire damage by 60%, reducing damage from fire-based attacks. Spike walls deal +100% damage to it. Avoid placing it near spike traps. Level Health and Melee Damage.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)1 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 | 200.0 | +40.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 450.0 | +45.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 150.0 | +9.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 480.0 | +9.60 | +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 2× damage multiplier, making headshots effective for faster knockout. Target the head when sedating.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeHerbivore Small | 12 | 66.0 | — | — | — | — |
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
Parasaur Tips & Tricks
The Parasaur gathers Berries and Seeds at 10× efficiency, making it ideal for kibble farming. It also harvests Wood at 10×, outperforming many early-game gatherers. Cactus Sap and Fiber are gathered at 8×. The AlertPulse ability reveals nearby creatures and resources on the map. It can be carried by Argentavis, preserving its inventory weight reductions. It is highly vulnerable to Instant HurtDinos, so avoid areas with such hazards.
This page details the Parasaur's stats, taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat data. Use the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for further planning.
