Spirit Direwolf
Variant
Overview
The Spirit Direwolf is a carnivorous variant creature. It can be carried by larger flying or aquatic creatures for rapid deployment across the map. This makes it ideal for players needing a mobile, aggressive companion that can be airlifted into combat zones. It can be carried by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment.
It does not breed and cannot be tamed, functioning instead as a powerful wild predator with unique damage modifiers and gathering abilities while active.
Spawn Locations
Spirit Direwolf does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Spirit Direwolf cannot be tamed.
Spirit Direwolf is not tamable.
Gathering Abilities
The Spirit Direwolf gathers resources through its basic attack. This attack yields high amounts of Silk, doubling Fiber, AnglerGel, and Pelt output. It excels at fiber-based resource collection in the wild. The Howl and Sniff abilities do not gather resources.
Damage Resistances
The Spirit Direwolf has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage from them. It also takes +100% more damage from spike walls and +55% more from metal melee attacks. Conversely, it is fully immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage and takes -50% less from projectile-based melee and small turrets.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 330.0 | +66.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 260.0 | +26.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 450.0 | +27.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 170.0 | +3.40 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Spirit Direwolf has a head hitbox multiplier. Targeting the head deals 2.5× damage, making it effective for faster knockouts or eliminations.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack 1Carnivore Small MineHide | 33 | 181.5 | — | — | — | — |
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
Spirit Direwolf Tips & Tricks
The basic attack harvests large amounts of Silk, making it efficient for silk farming.
It takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos, so avoid engaging those creatures directly.
It is immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage, allowing it to withstand industrial harvesting tools.
It can be carried by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis, enabling strategic drop-ins during raids or exploration.
This page details the Spirit Direwolf's stats, damage modifiers, gathering capabilities, and combat behavior. For spawn locations, taming calculators, and breeding mechanics, refer to the respective tools and maps available on the site.
