Winter Drakeling
Shoulder Pet
Overview
The Winter Drakeling is a shoulder-mounted flyer that serves as a companion pet. It is tamed through a special passive method involving a lit torch and performing in-game activities. Once tamed, it provides a unique utility presence for survivors seeking a mobile, low-impact companion.
It can be carried by flyers such as the Quetzal or Phoenix for aerial transport.
Spawn Locations
16 mapsThe Winter Drakeling spawns in mountain, snow, and snow-grassland biomes. It is classified as rare and appears across 16 ARK maps. Spawn density is highest in elevated, icy regions where snow cover persists year-round.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
Taming a Winter Drakeling uses the Special Passive method. Light a torch and hold it out; the Drakeling will land on your shoulder. While perched, perform actions like crafting, harvesting, or killing creatures to fill the taming bar.
No narcotics or knockout tools are required. The process takes approximately 10 minutes. Use the calculator below for your settings.
To tame a Drakeling, light a torch and hold it out. The Drakeling will land on your shoulder. Once it's perched, perform activities like crafting, harvesting resources, and killing creatures to fill the taming bar.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Winter Drakeling yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet provides the highest quantity of Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat harvest.
Estimates based on game-extracted data (weights, quantities, harvest multipliers, damage type chains). Each harvest event independently rolls each resource - higher weight = higher drop chance. Actual yields vary with RNG.
Damage Resistances
The Winter Drakeling has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos, meaning it takes significantly more damage from dino-based attacks. It is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest, taking -100% damage, and also resists Melee WithProjectileImpactFX and Ranged Turret Small DefensePlant by -50%. Spike Wall damage is reduced by -50%. Conversely, it has a +55% weakness to Melee DmgMetal RaidDino and a +50% weakness to Explosion Demolition and Melee WithProjectileImpactFX DoubleDinoDmg.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 150.0 | +30.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1000.0 | +100.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 65.0 | +1.30 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Winter Drakeling has a head hitbox that takes 3× damage. Target the head for faster knockouts or kills.
Can Damage
Can damage Thatch structures. Build at least in Wood to resist its attacks.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite MeleeCarnivore Small | 10 | 55.0 | — | — | — | — |
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
Winter Drakeling Tips & Tricks
Use a lit torch to initiate taming; the Winter Drakeling will only approach when it is held.
Perform active gameplay tasks like crafting or harvesting to accelerate the taming progress.
It takes significantly more damage from explosive and metal-based melee attacks, so avoid combat against raiding creatures.
The taming process does not require narcotics or torpor management.
This page details the Winter Drakeling's taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat traits. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map below.