How do you tame a SIR-5rM8 in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The SIR-5rM8 is a knockout tame. Knock it unconscious using Tranq Arrows, Tranq Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts, then feed it Basic Kibble for the best taming effectiveness. Use a taming calculator to determine the exact food and narcotic quantities needed for your target level.

What does a SIR-5rM8 eat in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The best food for taming a SIR-5rM8 is Basic Kibble. It also accepts Base Veggie, Mejoberry, Amarberry.

Where can you find SIR-5rM8 in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the SIR-5rM8 spawn location page for exact spawn zones across all ARK maps. Spawn density and locations vary by map.

SIR-5rM8 Taming, Breeding & Spawns - ARK: Survival Ascended

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SIR-5rM8

Spawn Command

Information

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Preset

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Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

SIR-5rM8 does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.

SIR-5rM8 Taming Calculator

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KnockoutTime: Infinityh NaNm NaNs|Effectiveness: 20.1% (+15 Lvl)|Base Torpor: 0Lv.150

Food	Qty	Time	Effectiveness
Basic KibbleBest	4	Infinity:NaN:NaN	15 Lvl (165)
Archelon Algae	8	Infinity:NaN:NaN	-6.030670322668462e+23 Lvl (-6.030670322668462e+23)
Crops	32	Infinity:NaN:NaN	-Infinity Lvl (-Infinity)
Mejoberry	42	Infinity:NaN:NaN	-Infinity Lvl (-Infinity)
Berries	63	Infinity:NaN:NaN	-Infinity Lvl (-Infinity)
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Required Narcotics (Basic Kibble ×4)

NarcoticsN/A

NarcoberriesN/A

Bio ToxinN/A

Ascerbic MushroomsN/A

Quick Info

Carried By

Immobilized By

Damage Resistances

The SIR-5rM8 has 13 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. It shrugs off 7 damage types but is weak to 5, with its worst vulnerability at +120%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

Spike WallSpike wall traps

50%-50%

Dino AttacksStandard dino melee hits

50%-50%

Plant Species XPlant turret projectiles

50%-50%

ExplosionsC4, Rockets, Grenades

60%-40%

Stone WeaponsClub, slingshot (high torpor)

66%-34%

GenericFall damage, environmental

70%-30%

Base Stats

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Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	10000.0	+2000.00	+4.00%
Weight	500.0	+10.00	+0.80%
Speed Multiplier	0.0%	+0.00%	+0.00%

Hitbox Multipliers

Damage dealt to the SIR-5rM8 varies across 1 hitbox zone. Its weakest point is the Head at 3x - a significant damage bonus when you land your shots there.

Headc_neck3

3.00x

Tools & Guides

Taming CalculatorFood, narcotics, and time for any level

Breeding CalculatorMaturation, imprint timers, raising costs

BuildingsCommunity traps, pens, enclosures

AbilitiesAttacks, harvest specs, unique skills

Tips & TricksCommunity strategies and advice

Spawn LocationInteractive maps with spawn zones

Spawn CommandAdmin commands, all variants

SIR-5rM8 Tips & Tricks

Read and share community tips for the SIR-5rM8 in ARK: Survival Ascended. Players often share optimal trap layouts and torpor weapon comparisons for the SIR-5rM8.

Everything you need to know about the SIR-5rM8 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 SIR-5rM8 starts with 10,000 base Health, 500 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 SIR-5rM8, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Basic Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.

The SIR-5rM8, a tamable, herbivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a notable presence across multiple maps. It belongs to the Ignore category.

A base Weight of 500 means an enormous weight pool. The SIR-5rM8 has 10,000 base Health - an absolute bullet sponge.

You'll need to knock the SIR-5rM8 unconscious before taming it. Tranquilizers are the standard approach. Basic Kibble is the most effective food for taming, offering the highest affinity per feeding.

After taming, the SIR-5rM8 serves as a living shield - ideal for drawing aggro in dangerous situations. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0 Element plus 0 Element per level.

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