R Velonasaur
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R-Velonasaur

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R-Velonasaur Dossier
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Base Settings

R-Velonasaur Overview

R-Velonasaur is a land-based carnivore in ARK: Survival Ascended, is primarily used for resource harvesting, excelling at gathering specific materials. Tamed via knockout taming (Regular Kibble is the optimal food), this carnivore enters service with 325 base Weight, providing a solid weight pool. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 28°C–32°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood requiring significant patience. Its harvest profile centers on Hide, Raw Meat, making farming runs noticeably faster. Players target R-Velonasaur once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.

Map

Spawn Locations

R-Velonasaur does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.

R-Velonasaur Taming Calculator

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KnockoutTime: 12m 48s|Effectiveness: 99.0% (+74 Lvl)|Base Torpor: 400Lv.150
FoodQtyTimeEffectiveness
Regular KibbleBest
912:4874 Lvl (224)
Raw Mutton
1915:5171 Lvl (221)
Raw Prime Meat
2420:0169 Lvl (219)
Cooked Lamb Chop
3529:0964 Lvl (214)
Raw Meat
7058:2145 Lvl (195)
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Required Narcotics (Regular Kibble ×9)
Narcotics
Narcotics0
Narcoberries
Narcoberries0
Bio Toxin
Bio Toxin0
Ascerbic Mushrooms
Ascerbic Mushrooms0

Breeding

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TypeEgg Layer
Incubation Temp28°C – 32°C
Maturation Time1d 22h

Quick Info

Saddle
Velonasaur SaddleVelonasaur SaddleLv.27
Carried ByKarkinosKarkinosQuetzalQuetzalTusoteuthisTusoteuthis
Immobilized By
Chain BolaChain Bola
Bear TrapBear Trap
Large Bear TrapLarge Bear Trap
Plant Species Y TrapPlant Species Y Trap

XP Calculator

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Kill XP

Wild Kill (1.25×)
Per Kill80 XP

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.

Saddle Crafting XP

Velonasaur Saddle
Velonasaur SaddleBase: 72.4 XP · Lv.27
290 XP

Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server

Drops & Harvest Resources

The R-Velonasaur's corpse can be harvested for Hide, Raw Meat. The corpse has 50 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.

Consult the harvest breakdown table to optimize your tool choice. Resource quantities depend on the tool used, the creature's harvest health, and your server's harvest rate.

%
%
Resource
PickPick
HatchetHatchet
HideHide
40%~2~2 hits60%~3~2 hits
Raw MeatRaw Meat
60%~2~2 hits40%~2~2 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-Velonasaur's damage profile includes 14 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. It resists 7 damage types (up to 100% reduction) and is vulnerable to 6 (up to +200% incoming damage). See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

MiningDrill Harvest
0%-100%
Dino AttacksStandard dino melee hits
50%-50%
Plant Species XPlant turret projectiles
50%-50%
Herbivore DinoHerbivore dino attacks
60%-40%
Stone WeaponsClub, slingshot (high torpor)
66%-34%
GenericFall damage, environmental
70%-30%

Base Stats

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StatBase (Lv.1)Wild +/LvTamed +/Lv
HealthHealth
426.8+85.36+4.00%
StaminaStamina
325.0+32.50+2.00%
TorpidityTorpidity
400.0+24.00+0.00%
OxygenOxygen
225.0+22.50+2.00%
FoodFood
2250.0+225.00+2.00%
WeightWeight
325.0+6.50+0.80%
Melee Damage MultiplierMelee Damage Multiplier
105.0%+5.25%+10.00%
Speed MultiplierSpeed Multiplier
100.0%+0.00%+1.00%

Hitbox Multipliers

The R-Velonasaur has 2 hitbox zones, each with a different damage multiplier. Hit the Tail (1.5x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.

HeadJaw_01_01_Jnt
1.10x
TailTail_01_07_Jnt
1.50x

Can Damage

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The R-Velonasaur can damage: Thatch. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.

ThatchThatch
WoodWood
StoneStone
MetalMetal
TekTek
AttackBaseThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
MeleeCarnivore Small32176.0————

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

Taming CalculatorTaming food, time and effectiveness
Breeding CalculatorBreeding, mating cooldown, incubation
Spawn CommandSpawn commands and admin codes
AbilitiesAttacks, harvest specs, unique skills
BuildingsCommunity traps, pens, enclosures

R-Velonasaur Tips & Tricks

Read and share community tips for the R-Velonasaur in ARK: Survival Ascended. Look for taming trap blueprints, ammo counts, and advice on avoiding accidental kills during knockout.

Welcome to the full R-Velonasaur guide for ARK: Survival Ascended. Here you can quickly review its stats, taming requirements, breeding info, and resource gathering potential, then dive into our detailed calculators and maps for more depth.

The R-Velonasaur starts with 427 base Health, 105% base Melee Damage, 325 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-Velonasaur, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Regular Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.

Breeding R-Velonasaurs produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 28°C and 32°C. Full maturation takes 1 day and 22 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.

Once tamed, the R-Velonasaur can harvest Hide, Raw Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.