R-Carnotaurus
Variant
Overview
The R-Carnotaurus is a carnivorous variant creature from Genesis: Part 2. It features a 5% increase to Melee Damage but a 3% reduction to Health compared to the base Carnotaurus. This dino is primarily used for combat and structure destruction due to its high damage output and compact aggression. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment into battle zones.
Players typically tame it for raiding or defensive engagements where burst melee damage is needed.
Spawn Locations
R-Carnotaurus does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
The R-Carnotaurus must be knocked out before taming. Use a Chain Bola or trap it with a Bear Trap or Large Bear Trap to immobilize it. Tranq Arrows from a Crossbow or Compound Bow work well for sedation. The best food is Regular Kibble, with Raw Mutton as a viable alternative. About 11 Kibble are needed at level 150 on official rates. Taming takes around 42 minutes with no Narcotics required. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 6 | 23:02 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 12 | 27:01 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 15 | 33:46 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 21 | 47:12 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Raw Meat | 43 | 1:36:46 | 62 Lvl (212) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an R-Carnotaurus yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, and Keratin. The Hatchet harvests the most Hide and Keratin, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat and Raw Prime Meat.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~15~12 hits | 60%~22~9 hits | |
| 60%~17~12 hits | 40%~11~9 hits | |
| 3%~1~12 hits | 2%~0~9 hits | |
| 2%~1~12 hits | 3%~1~9 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
The R-Carnotaurus takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for defense. It also suffers +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% from metal melee attacks. Conversely, it is highly resistant to mining drill damage, taking -100% damage. Avoid using drills for taming. Level Health and Melee Damage for optimal performance.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)18 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 | 407.4 | +81.48 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 350.0 | +21.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 2000.0 | +200.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 300.0 | +6.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 105.0% | +5.25% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.25% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a damage multiplier of 1.5x, making headshots more effective for faster knockouts. Focus attacks on the head when immobilizing the R-Carnotaurus.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteCarnivore Medium Penetrating | 35 | 192.5 | 105.0 | — | — | — |
| GoreCarnivore Medium Bleed | 35 | 192.5 | 105.0 | — | — | — |
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
R-Carnotaurus Tips & Tricks
The R-Carnotaurus takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making it vulnerable in fortified areas.
It is weak to metal melee attacks, taking +55% more damage.
Explosions deal +50% more damage, so avoid areas with explosive charges or artillery.
It is immune to mining drill damage, taking no damage from such tools.
It can be carried by Quetzal, enabling aerial deployment behind enemy lines.
Its 5% increased melee damage improves its effectiveness in combat compared to the base Carnotaurus.
This page details the R-Carnotaurus's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest output, and combat data. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.