How do you tame a VR Dimorphodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The VR Dimorphodon is a knockout tame. Knock it unconscious using Tranq Arrows, Tranq Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts, then feed it Raw Mutton 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 VR Dimorphodon eat in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The best food for taming a VR Dimorphodon is Raw Mutton. It also accepts Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Lamb Chop, Cooked Prime Meat.

Where can you find VR Dimorphodon in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the VR Dimorphodon 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 VR Dimorphodon?

A baby VR Dimorphodon takes 1 day and 1 hour to reach full maturity. Eggs must be incubated between 35°C and 38°C. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

VR Dimorphodon Taming, Breeding & Spawns

Vr Dimorphodon

VARIANT

VR Dimorphodon

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

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Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

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

VR Dimorphodon Taming Calculator

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KnockoutTime: 3m 20s|Effectiveness: 98.4% (+73 Lvl)|Base Torpor: 0Lv.150

Food	Qty	Time	Effectiveness
Raw MuttonBest	6	3:20	73 Lvl (223)
Raw Prime Meat	7	3:54	73 Lvl (223)
Cooked Lamb Chop	10	5:33	71 Lvl (221)
Cooked Prime Meat	13	7:13	68 Lvl (218)
Raw Meat	20	11:07	61 Lvl (211)
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Required Narcotics (Raw Mutton ×6)

Narcotics11

Narcoberries39

Bio Toxin6

Ascerbic Mushrooms22

Breeding

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TypeEgg Layer

Incubation Temp35°C – 38°C

Maturation Time1d 1h

Quick Info

Immobilized By

Bola

Bear Trap

Plant Species Y Trap

Damage Resistances

The VR Dimorphodon has 14 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. With 8 resistances and 5 weaknesses, its biggest vulnerability takes +120% extra damage - exploit that for faster kills. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

Spike WallSpike wall traps

50%-50%

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

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Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	125.0	+25.00	+4.00%
Stamina	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Torpidity	0.0	+0.00	+0.00%
Oxygen	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Food	900.0	+90.00	+2.00%
Weight	50.0	+1.00	+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 VR Dimorphodon varies across 1 hitbox zone. The Head is the most vulnerable spot at 3x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.

Headc_jaw

3.00x

Can Damage

The VR Dimorphodon can damage: Thatch, Wood, Stone, Metal, Tek. Factor the VR Dimorphodon into your PvP defense plans - it can chew through Metal walls.

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

VR Dimorphodon Tips & Tricks

Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the VR Dimorphodon. Common topics include trap designs, preferred knockout weapons, and narcotic management strategies.

Everything you need to know about the VR Dimorphodon 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 VR Dimorphodon starts with 125 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 50 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 VR Dimorphodon, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Raw Mutton. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.

Breeding VR Dimorphodons produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 35°C and 38°C. Full maturation takes 1 day and 1 hour. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.

The VR Dimorphodon, a tamable, flying, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a common sight across multiple maps. Classified under the Variant group.

With 125 base Health, the VR Dimorphodon is very frail. Dealing 100% base Melee Damage, the VR Dimorphodon brings decent hitting power to the table. Its base Stamina of 150 gives it average stamina. Weight capacity starts at 50, giving it not built for hauling.

You'll need to knock the VR Dimorphodon unconscious before taming it. Tranquilizers are the standard approach. For best results, use Raw Mutton - it gives the highest taming efficiency.

Once tamed, the VR Dimorphodon works well as a reconnaissance mount, offering fast travel and a bird's-eye view of the terrain. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 35°C and 38°C. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.28 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

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