How do you tame a X-Argentavis in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The X-Argentavis is a knockout tame. Knock it unconscious using Tranq Arrows, Tranq Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts, then feed it Superior Kibble 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 X-Argentavis eat in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The best food for taming a X-Argentavis is Superior Kibble. It also accepts Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Lamb Chop.

Where can you find X-Argentavis in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the X-Argentavis 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 X-Argentavis?

A baby X-Argentavis takes 2 days and 6 hours to reach full maturity. Eggs must be incubated between 12°C and 13.5°C. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

X Argentavis

VARIANT

X-Argentavis

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Official servers currently have boosted rates! You don't need to change settings in our calculator.

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

X-Argentavis Overview

In ARK: Survival Ascended, X-Argentavis occupies the aerial scout niche - works well as a reconnaissance mount, offering fast travel and a bird's-eye view of the terrain. It is a carnivore tamed through knockout taming, with Superior Kibble as its top-tier food, and brings 400 base Weight, providing generous inventory space to the table. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 12°C–13.5°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood over a lengthy period. Its harvest profile centers on Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, making farming runs noticeably faster. Players target X-Argentavis once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.

Spawn Locations

X-Argentavis does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.

X-Argentavis Taming Calculator

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KnockoutTime: 23m 2s|Effectiveness: 99.7% (+74 Lvl)|Base Torpor: 600Lv.150

Food	Qty	Time	Effectiveness
Superior KibbleBest	6	23:02	74 Lvl (224)
Raw Mutton	12	27:01	73 Lvl (223)
Raw Prime Meat	15	33:46	73 Lvl (223)
Cooked Lamb Chop	21	47:12	71 Lvl (221)
Raw Meat	43	1:36:46	62 Lvl (212)
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Required Narcotics (Superior Kibble ×6)

Narcotics0

Narcoberries0

Bio Toxin0

Ascerbic Mushrooms0

Breeding

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TypeEgg Layer

Incubation Temp12°C – 13.5°C

Maturation Time2d 6h

Quick Info

Saddle

Argentavis SaddleLv.62

Immobilized By

XP Calculator

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Kill XP

Wild Kill (1.25×)

Creature Level

Kill Count

Per Kill557 XP

7 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.

Server XP

Wild Kill

Tamed Kill

Alpha Kill

Cave Kill

Boss Kill

Saddle Crafting XP

Argentavis SaddleBase: 72.4 XP · Lv.62

290 XP

Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server

Drops & Harvest Resources

Harvesting a dead X-Argentavis yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat. The corpse has 360 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.

Consult the harvest breakdown table to optimize your tool choice. Resource quantities depend on the tool used, the creature's harvest health, and your server's harvest rate.

Harvest Body HP

Melee Damage

Weapon Damage

Harvest Multiplier

Resource	Pick	Hatchet
Hide	40%~15~12 hits	60%~22~9 hits
Raw Meat	60%~17~12 hits	40%~11~9 hits
Raw Prime Meat	3%~1~12 hits	2%~0~9 hits
Argentavis TalonDrop	-	-

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.

Weight Reduction

Metal-50%

Stone-50%

Crystal-50%

Polymer-50%

Obsidian-50%

Black Pearl-50%

Metal Ingot-50%

Damage Resistances

The X-Argentavis has 15 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. With 6 resistances and 7 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.

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

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%

Player MeleeSwords, pikes, fists

80%-20%

Base Stats

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Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	354.1	+70.81	+4.50%
Stamina	400.0	+20.00	+1.50%
Torpidity	600.0	+36.00	+0.00%
Oxygen	150.0	+15.00	+2.00%
Food	2000.0	+200.00	+2.00%
Weight	400.0	+8.00	+1.10%
Melee Damage Multiplier	105.0%	+5.25%	+15.00%
Speed Multiplier	100.0%	+0.00%	+1.00%

Hitbox Multipliers

Aiming matters - the X-Argentavis has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. The Head is the most vulnerable spot at 3x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.

Headc_Jaw

3.00x

Can Damage

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The X-Argentavis 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
Attack 1Carnivore Medium Flyer CorpseRegen	25	55.0	30.0	—	—	—

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

Taming CalculatorTaming food, time and effectiveness

Breeding CalculatorBreeding, mating cooldown, incubation

Spawn CommandSpawn commands and admin codes

AbilitiesAttacks, harvest specs, unique skills

BuildingsCommunity traps, pens, enclosures

X-Argentavis Tips & Tricks

Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the X-Argentavis. Look for taming trap blueprints, ammo counts, and advice on avoiding accidental kills during knockout.

Welcome to the full X-Argentavis guide for ARK: Survival Ascended. Here you can quickly review its stats, taming requirements, breeding info, and resource gathering potential, then dive into our detailed calculators and maps for more depth.

The X-Argentavis starts with 354 base Health, 105% base Melee Damage, 400 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 X-Argentavis, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Superior Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.

Breeding X-Argentaviss produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 12°C and 13.5°C. Full maturation takes 2 days and 6 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.

Once tamed, the X-Argentavis can harvest Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.

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