Where can you find Squid in ARK: Survival Ascended?

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

How long does it take to raise a baby Squid?

A baby Squid takes 7 days and 17 hours to reach full maturity. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

Squid Taming, Breeding & Spawns - ARK: Survival Ascended

Squid

BOSS

Squid

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

Squid does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.

Taming

Squid is not tamable.

Breeding

Open Calculator →

TypeLive Birth

Maturation Time7d 17h

XP Calculator

Full Calculator →

Kill XP

Boss Kill (5×)

Creature Level

Kill Count

Per Kill22,260 XP

70 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 5× boss kill × 1× server

Server Settings(Game.ini)

Official servers use non-1× defaults for kill-type multipliers. Adjust these if your server uses custom Game.ini values.

Server XP

Wild Kill

Tamed Kill

Alpha Kill

Cave Kill

Boss Kill

Damage Resistances

The Squid'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.

KrakenBubbleExplosion

0%-100%

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

Dino AttacksStandard dino melee hits

50%-50%

Plant Species XPlant turret projectiles

50%-50%

Herbivore DinoHerbivore dino attacks

60%-40%

Stone WeaponsClub, slingshot (high torpor)

66%-34%

Base Stats

Full Stats →

Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	960.0	+192.00	+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

Aiming matters - the Squid has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. The upper_beak is the most vulnerable spot at 3x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.

upper_beakupper_beak

3.00x

Can Damage

The Squid can damage: Thatch, Wood. Lower-tier structures are at risk - Stone walls or better will keep the Squid out.

Thatch

Wood

Stone

Metal

Tek

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

Squid Tips & Tricks

Check out what other players have learned about the Squid - and contribute your own tips. Boss tips cover army composition, minimum stat requirements, and phase-by-phase battle strategies.

This page is your complete guide to the Squid in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities — plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.

At base level the Squid has 960 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 800 base Weight. Use the taming calculator to project how these stats grow through wild levels and taming effectiveness.

The Squid 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.

The Squid is one of ARK: Survival Ascended's boss creatures, fought in its own arena with a prepared team. It falls within the Boss classification.

With 300 base Stamina, the Squid has average stamina. Melee starts at 100% - solid damage output that scales with level-ups. With 960 base Health, the Squid is solidly tanky. A base Weight of 800 means excellent carrying capacity.

After taming, the Squid is a fearsome boss that requires serious preparation and a strong army of tames to defeat. Killing a wild Squid yields 70 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.87 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

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