Squid (Alpha)
Squid (Alpha) Overview
Squid (Alpha) stands among ARK: Survival Ascended's boss creatures - an arena fight that demands preparation, strong mounts, and good positioning. Squid (Alpha) cannot be tamed through normal means and engages survivors with 2,880 base Health - extremely durable. It gives live birth after a gestation period, with offspring maturing over an extremely long period, one of the longest in the game. Its aquatic kit unlocks underwater caves, sea-floor resources, and deep-water exploration that surface mounts cannot match. Beating it is a milestone unlock, gating tek progression for the tribes that can pull it off.
Spawn Locations
Squid (Alpha) does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
Squid (Alpha) is not tamable.
Breeding
Open Calculator →XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Boss Kill (5×)70 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 5× boss kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
Damage Resistances
The Squid (Alpha)'s damage profile includes 15 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. With 8 resistances and 6 weaknesses, its biggest vulnerability takes +400% extra damage - exploit that for faster kills. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Base Stats
Full Stats→| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 2880.0 | +576.00 | +3.00% |
 Stamina | 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 1800.0 | +108.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 3200.0 | +320.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 800.0 | +16.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Damage dealt to the Squid (Alpha) varies across 1 hitbox zone. The upper_beak is the most vulnerable spot at 3x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Squid (Alpha) can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TentaslapCarnivore Large | 65 | 357.5 | 195.0 | — | — | — |
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
Squid (Alpha) Tips & Tricks
Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the Squid (Alpha). For boss fights, expect guides on team composition, recommended stat thresholds, and proven arena strategies.
Everything you need to know about the Squid (Alpha) 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 Squid (Alpha) starts with 2,880 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 800 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.
The Squid (Alpha) gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 7 days and 17 hours. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.