Variant
Passive taming is the method for the X-Archelon: get close without aggroing it, then offer food from your last hotbar slot. There's a ~14-second cooldown between feedings, so patience is essential.
| Food | Food Quantity (Current/Max) | Taming Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
Superior Kibble | 2:06 | 74 Lvl (224) 99.53% | |
Bio Toxin | 17:02 | 58 Lvl (208) 78.05% |
The results below show total taming time, effectiveness, and bonus levels for the X-Archelon at your selected level and food. Higher-quality foods yield more bonus levels.
Found throughout the ARKs, the X-Archelon is a tamable, aquatic, herbivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. It belongs to the Variant category.
At 1,358 base HP, the X-Archelon is a proper tank. With 105% base Melee Damage, the X-Archelon has decent hitting power. With 775 base Stamina, the X-Archelon has massive stamina reserves. A base Weight of 1000 means an enormous weight pool.
Taming the X-Archelon doesn't require unconsciousness. Instead, sneak up to it and hand-feed its preferred food. Its preferred food is Superior Kibble.
After taming, the X-Archelon provides safe and efficient underwater traversal with good utility. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 26°C and 29°C. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.91 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.