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

The VR Mantis is a passive tame. Approach it carefully without startling it and place Deathworm Horn in your last hotbar slot, then feed it by hand.

What does a VR Mantis eat in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The best food for taming a VR Mantis is Deathworm Horn. It also accepts Woolly Rhino Horn.

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

Check the interactive spawn map on the VR Mantis 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 Mantis?

A baby VR Mantis takes 2 days and 6 hours 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 Mantis Taming, Breeding & Spawns - ARK: Survival Ascended

Vr Mantis

VARIANT

VR Mantis

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

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

VR Mantis Taming Calculator

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PassiveTime: 5m 15s|Effectiveness: 98.9% (+74 Lvl)Lv.150

Food	Qty	Time	Effectiveness
Deathworm HornBest	8	5:15	74 Lvl (224)
Woolly Rhino Horn	33	24:00	62 Lvl (212)

Breeding

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TypeEgg Layer

Incubation Temp35°C – 38°C

Maturation Time2d 6h

Quick Info

Saddle

Carried By

Immobilized By

XP Calculator

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Saddle Crafting XP

Mantis SaddleBase: 70 XP · Lv.45

280 XP

Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server

Damage Resistances

The VR Mantis's damage profile includes 17 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. It resists 6 damage types (up to 100% reduction) and is vulnerable to 10 (up to +120% incoming damage). See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

GenericFall damage, environmental

33%-67%

Dino AttacksStandard dino melee hits

50%-50%

Plant Species XPlant turret projectiles

50%-50%

Stone WeaponsClub, slingshot (high torpor)

66%-34%

Player MeleeSwords, pikes, fists

80%-20%

Base Stats

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Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	275.0	+55.00	+2.00%
Stamina	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Torpidity	350.0	+21.00	+0.00%
Oxygen	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Food	900.0	+90.00	+2.00%
Weight	220.0	+4.40	+1.60%
Melee Damage Multiplier	100.0%	+2.50%	+10.00%
Speed Multiplier	100.0%	+0.00%	+1.00%

Hitbox Multipliers

The VR Mantis has 1 hitbox zone, each with a different damage multiplier. Its weakest point is the Head at 1.5x - a significant damage bonus when you land your shots there.

Headd_R_jaw_B_jnt

1.50x

Can Damage

The VR Mantis can damage: Thatch. Lower-tier structures are at risk - Stone walls or better will keep the VR Mantis 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

VR Mantis Tips & Tricks

Read and share community tips for the VR Mantis in ARK: Survival Ascended. Tips typically cover approach strategies, recommended food, and how to avoid spooking the VR Mantis mid-tame.

This page is your complete guide to the VR Mantis 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 VR Mantis has 275 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 220 base Weight. Use the taming calculator to project how these stats grow through wild levels and taming effectiveness.

The VR Mantis is a passive tame — approach carefully and hand-feed it Deathworm Horn without knocking it out. See the taming calculator for exact food counts and timing.

Breeding VR Mantiss produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 35°C and 38°C. Full maturation takes 2 days and 6 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.

ARK: Survival Ascended features the VR Mantis as a tamable, carnivore creature that survivors will encounter in the wild. Classified under the Variant group.

The VR Mantis has 275 base Health - on the squishy side. Its base Melee Damage sits at 100%, giving it respectable melee power. Stamina sits at 150 base, providing moderate endurance. A base Weight of 220 means modest carrying capacity.

This is a passive tame: no tranquilizers needed. Get close without startling it, then offer food from your last hotbar slot. Its preferred food is Deathworm Horn.

As a tame, the VR Mantis is a versatile tame with a balanced stat spread, useful in a variety of roles. Breeding produces fertilized eggs that hatch within a 35°C–38°C temperature window. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.79 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

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