Reaper Queen
12 maps
Overview
The Reaper Queen is a massive carnivore found in corrupted cave systems. It cannot be tamed directly but plays a critical role in the Reaper taming process through its impregnation mechanic. Survivors provoke the Reaper Queen to become impregnated, then survive the gestation period to claim the baby Reaper. It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, allowing for underwater transport and tactical deployment.
This encounter is essential for players seeking to tame the elusive Reaper, as the Queen's attack is the only way to initiate the taming questline.
Spawn Locations
12 mapsThe Reaper Queen spawns in corrupted cave biomes across 12 ARK maps. It is very commonly encountered in these zones, particularly in high-radiation areas of Aberration. Green zones on the spawn map indicate the highest concentration of spawns.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
The Reaper Queen cannot be tamed.
Reaper Queen is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Reaper Queen yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favours Raw Meat.
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 Reaper Queen takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for defense. It also takes +120% more damage from instant-damage sources like traps and explosives. Conversely, it is completely immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage and takes -50% damage from certain melee and ranged attacks. Focus on spike walls and high-impact explosives for maximum effectiveness.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)800 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 | 45000.0 | +234.00 | +2.00% |
 Stamina | 480.0 | +48.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 925.0 | +55.50 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 3000.0 | +300.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 415.0 | +8.30 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Head has a damage multiplier of 3x, making it the optimal target for efficient knockout or combat. Focus attacks on this zone to maximize damage output.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteAttackCarnivore Medium | 105 | 577.5 | 315.0 | — | — | — |
| Tail swipeCarnivore Medium Piercing FullMomentum | 65 | 357.5 | 195.0 | — | — | — |
| ImpregnationCarnivore Small | 10 | 55.0 | — | — | — | — |
| RoarCarnivore Medium | 5 | 27.5 | 15.0 | — | — | — |
| HatchlingBiteAttackCarnivore Medium | 5 | 27.5 | 15.0 | — | — | — |
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
Reaper Queen Tips & Tricks
The Impregnation attack requires your health to drop below 10% before it triggers. Avoid dying during the process or the event will reset.
It takes significant time to escape and survive the gestation phase after being impregnated. Prepare healing items and a fast escape route.
The Reaper Queen is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking triple damage. Use them to protect your base from her.
She is immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage, rendering industrial harvesters ineffective in combat.
This page details the Reaper Queen's spawn locations, taming mechanics, harvest yields, damage modifiers, and combat behavior. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, spawn map, and ARK's official tools.