R-Direwolf
R-Direwolf Overview
Survivors looking at R-Direwolf in ARK: Survival Ascended will find a land-based carnivore that is valued for its harvesting efficiency, collecting key resources faster than most tools. Tamed via knockout taming (Superior Kibble is the optimal food), this carnivore enters service with 105% base Melee Damage, giving it solid damage output. It gives live birth after a gestation period, with offspring maturing over a lengthy period. Its harvest profile centers on Hide, Raw Meat, Pelt, making farming runs noticeably faster. Players target R-Direwolf once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
R-Direwolf does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
R-Direwolf Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Superior KibbleBest | 4 | 12:48 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 7 | 13:08 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 9 | 16:53 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 13 | 24:21 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Raw Meat | 26 | 48:45 | 62 Lvl (212) |
| +6 more in calculator→ | |||
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→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.
Drops & Harvest Resources
You can gather Hide, Raw Meat, Pelt from a R-Direwolf corpse. 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.
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
Harvest Guide →Damage Resistances
The R-Direwolf's damage profile includes 14 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. With 7 resistances and 6 weaknesses, its biggest vulnerability takes +120% extra damage - exploit that for faster kills. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Base Stats
Full Stats→| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 320.1 | +64.02 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 260.0 | +26.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 450.0 | +27.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 170.0 | +3.40 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 105.0% | +5.25% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Aiming matters - the R-Direwolf has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. Hit the Head (2.5x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The R-Direwolf can damage: Thatch. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack 1Carnivore Small MineHide | 33 | 181.5 | — | — | — | — |
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
R-Direwolf Tips & Tricks
Check out what other players have learned about the R-Direwolf - and contribute your own tips. Look for taming trap blueprints, ammo counts, and advice on avoiding accidental kills during knockout.
Everything you need to know about the R-Direwolf in ARK: Survival Ascended is collected here. Use the stat overview, taming summary, and breeding details below to plan your approach, then explore the dedicated tool pages for step-by-step help.
The R-Direwolf starts with 320 base Health, 105% base Melee Damage, 170 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.
To tame the R-Direwolf, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Superior Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
The R-Direwolf gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 2 days. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.
Once tamed, the R-Direwolf can harvest Hide, Raw Meat, Pelt. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
