R-Gasbags
R-Gasbags Overview
R-Gasbags is a land-based herbivore in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a practical workhorse - it can both gather and haul resources efficiently. As a herbivore, it responds to knockout taming - favoring Superior Kibble - and ships with 3000 base Weight, providing excellent carrying capacity. It gives live birth after a gestation period, with offspring maturing requiring significant patience. Survivors lean on it to gather Hide, Raw Meat at much higher rates than hand tools. Players target R-Gasbags once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
R-Gasbags does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
R-Gasbags Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Superior KibbleBest | 13 | 1:07:08 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Archelon Algae | 33 | 1:11:00 | 70 Lvl (220) |
 Crops | 129 | 4:37:31 | 37 Lvl (187) |
 Mejoberry | 171 | 4:35:54 | 26 Lvl (176) |
    | 257 | 4:36:26 | 14 Lvl (164) |
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
Gasbags SaddleLv.43
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→
Drops & Harvest Resources
The R-Gasbags's corpse can be harvested for Hide, Raw Meat. The corpse has 20 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
The harvest table below breaks down exact yields per tool. Choose your tool based on which resource you're after - yields vary significantly.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~1~1 hits | 60%~1~1 hits | |
| 60%~1~1 hits | 40%~1~1 hits | |
 Gasbags bladderDrop | - | - |
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-Gasbags has 13 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. It shrugs off 7 damage types but is weak to 6, with its worst vulnerability at +200%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. 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 | 630.5 | +126.10 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 600.0 | +60.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 450.0 | +27.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 1000.0 | +90.00 | +1.80% |
 Food | 3500.0 | +350.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 3000.0 | +60.00 | +0.25% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 105.0% | +5.25% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.50% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The R-Gasbags has 1 hitbox zone, each with a different damage multiplier. Avoid the Head (0.8x) - it's the most armored zone.
Tools & Guides
R-Gasbags Tips & Tricks
Read and share community tips for the R-Gasbags in ARK: Survival Ascended. Players often share optimal trap layouts and torpor weapon comparisons for the R-Gasbags.
This page is your complete guide to the R-Gasbags in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities - plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.
The R-Gasbags starts with 631 base Health, 105% base Melee Damage, 3000 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-Gasbags, 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-Gasbags gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 1 day and 22 hours. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.
Once tamed, the R-Gasbags can harvest Hide, Raw Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
