Pulmonoscorpius
Misc · 22 maps
Overview
The Pulmonoscorpius is a small carnivore often tamed for its utility in weight reduction and transport. It is notable for being carryable by several flying and aquatic creatures, enabling rapid deployment across difficult terrain. It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Desmodus, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
This dino is commonly used as a mobile inventory reducer and transportable combat pet in early to mid-game scenarios where weight efficiency matters.
Spawn Locations
23 mapsPulmonoscorpius spawns across 22 ARK maps, appearing in a wide range of biomes including caves, deserts, forests, mountains, and volcanic zones. It is very commonly found, making it accessible to most survivors. Green zones on the spawn map indicate the highest density areas for locating this creature.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Pulmonoscorpius must be knocked out before taming. The best food is Regular Kibble, which provides the fastest taming with minimal torpor management. Spoiled Meat also works well if kibble is unavailable.
Use a Bola or Bear Trap to immobilize it. KO tools include the Bow, Crossbow, and Longneck Rifle with tranq ammo. Taming takes around 14 minutes with 8 kibble at level 224. No narcotics are needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 4 | 6:50 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Spoiled Meat | 16 | 16:00 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Raw Meat | 107 | 32:06 | 23 Lvl (173) |
 Raw Fish Meat | 266 | 39:54 | 5 Lvl (155) |
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Pulmonoscorpius yields Chitin and Raw Meat. The Pick harvests the most Raw Meat, while the Dino (Omnivore) tool yields the highest amount of Chitin.
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
Pulmonoscorpius has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage. It also takes +100% more damage from spike walls, making it highly susceptible to defensive traps. Conversely, it is fully resistant to Mining Drill Harvest damage. Level Health and Melee Damage for better survivability.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)6 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.
Saddle Crafting XP
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 280.0 | +56.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 200.0 | +20.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 150.0 | +9.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 200.0 | +4.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Tail hitbox of the Pulmonoscorpius takes 2× damage, making it an effective target zone during combat or taming. Focus attacks on this area to reduce its health more efficiently.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack 1TorpPoison | 15 | 82.5 | — | — | — | — |
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
Pulmonoscorpius Tips & Tricks
The Tail hitbox takes double damage, making it an ideal target for efficient KO attempts.
It is highly vulnerable to Instant HurtDinos, so avoid using it against creatures that apply this damage type.
Spike walls deal +100% damage to Pulmonoscorpius, making them extremely effective in base defense.
It can be carried by Argentavis, enabling safe aerial transport over hostile terrain.
The Bola is an effective way to immobilize it before initiating a knockout taming attempt.
This page details the Pulmonoscorpius's stats, taming requirements, breeding conditions, harvest yields, and combat data. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.