VR Stegosaurus
VR Stegosaurus Overview
In ARK: Survival Ascended, VR Stegosaurus occupies the general niche - fills a general-purpose role, adaptable to whatever your tribe currently needs. It is a herbivore tamed through knockout taming, with Regular Kibble as its top-tier food, and brings 500 base Weight, providing massive inventory space to the table. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 22°C–28°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood slowly. It reduces the weight of Bingleberry in its inventory, making it a practical pack mount for that resource flow. Players target VR Stegosaurus once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
VR Stegosaurus does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
VR Stegosaurus Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 32 | 40:56 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Archelon Algae | 80 | 48:01 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Crops | 319 | 3:11:25 | 62 Lvl (212) |
 Mejoberry | 425 | 3:11:16 | 55 Lvl (205) |
    | 638 | 3:11:24 | 41 Lvl (191) |
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
Stego SaddleLv.26
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)5 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
Weight Reduction
Damage Resistances
The VR Stegosaurus has 13 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. With 7 resistances and 6 weaknesses, its biggest vulnerability takes +200% 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 | 650.0 | +130.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 500.0 | +30.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 6000.0 | +600.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 500.0 | +10.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +2.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Damage dealt to the VR Stegosaurus varies across 3 hitbox zones. Its weakest point is the Head at 1.67x - a significant damage bonus when you land your shots there. Avoid the Tail (0.7x) - it's the most armored zone.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The VR Stegosaurus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeHerbivore Medium | 42 | 231.0 | 126.0 | — | — | — |
| ImpalingTailWhipHerbivore Medium | 42 | 231.0 | 126.0 | — | — | — |
| ThrowImpliedTargetHerbivore Medium | 42 | 231.0 | 126.0 | — | — | — |
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
VR Stegosaurus Tips & Tricks
Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the VR Stegosaurus. Players often share optimal trap layouts and torpor weapon comparisons for the VR Stegosaurus.
This page is your complete guide to the VR Stegosaurus 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.
The VR Stegosaurus starts with 650 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 500 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 Stegosaurus, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Regular Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
Breeding VR Stegosauruss produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 22°C and 28°C. Full maturation takes 2 days and 3 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.