Shadowmane
DMG
Overview
The Shadowmane is a carnivorous creature with a DMG role. It features a passive taming method that requires stealth and a Filled Fish Basket. This dino excels in combat due to its high damage output and unique teleport ability. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
Players typically tame Shadowmane for its offensive capabilities and synergy with aerial transport strategies.
Spawn Locations
Shadowmane does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Shadowmane is tamed passively. Approach it while it sleeps, ideally wearing a Ghillie Suit or after consuming Cactus Broth for stealth. Offer a Filled Fish Basket containing at least a 0.5x sized fish. The best food is Filled Fish Basket (1.5x Fish), which provides the fastest taming. Filled Fish Basket (1.0x Fish) is a viable alternative.
The process takes around 4 minutes with optimal settings. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
F Filled Fish Basket (1.5x Fish)Best | 8 | 1:45 | 74 Lvl (224) |
F Filled Fish Basket (1.0x Fish) | 18 | 4:15 | 72 Lvl (222) |
F Filled Fish Basket (0.5x Fish) | 141 | 35:00 | 24 Lvl (174) |
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Shadowmane yields Thylacoleo Hook-Claw, Keratin, Raw Meat, and Hide. The Hatchet harvests the most Keratin and Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat yield.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~9~8 hits | 70%~17~6 hits | |
| 60%~11~8 hits | 40%~7~6 hits | |
| 40%~9~8 hits | 50%~12~6 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
Shadowmane has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos and a +100% weakness to spike walls. These make it highly vulnerable in defensive setups using spike walls. It is also weak to explosions and melee attacks from metal weapons. Avoid placing it in zones with high spike wall density.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)5 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 | 825.0 | +165.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 450.0 | +45.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 700.0 | +42.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 425.0 | +8.50 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Shadowmane has a head hitbox multiplier of 1.5x, making headshots effective for faster knockout or increased damage output. Focus attacks on the head when possible.
Tools & Guides
Shadowmane Tips & Tricks
The WildTeleport attack deals 35 damage and has a 40-meter range. This allows repositioning during combat.
Melee combos deal between 43 and 48 damage with a 0.2-second cooldown.
It is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking +100% damage. Use alternative defenses when possible.
Shadowmane can be carried by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis, enabling mobile strike deployments.
This page details the Shadowmane's stats, taming process, breeding mechanics, harvest drops, and combat data. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.