The Spinosauro, a tamable, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a notable presence across multiple maps. It falls within the DMG classification.

With 100% base Melee Damage, the Spinosauro has respectable melee power. At 805 base HP, the Spinosauro is quite durable. Its base Stamina of 350 gives it good endurance. It carries 350 base Weight - generous inventory space.

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

After taming, the Spinosauro is primarily used for resource harvesting, excelling at gathering specific materials. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 30°C and 32°C. Killing a wild Spinosauro yields 60 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.67 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

Use the knock-out chart to see exactly how many Tranq Arrows, Darts, or other torpor weapons it takes to down the Spinosauro. Space your shots to let torpor accumulate - rapid firing risks killing it before knockout.

To simplify the knockout, immobilize the Spinosauro first with Chain Bola or Bear Trap. Alternatively, use a Tusoteuthis to airlift it into a pre-built trap.