X Argentavis
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X-Argentavis

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X-Argentavis Dossier
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Base Settings
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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
FoodQtyTimeEffectiveness
Superior KibbleBest
623:0274 Lvl (224)
Raw Mutton
1227:0173 Lvl (223)
Raw Prime Meat
1533:4673 Lvl (223)
Cooked Lamb Chop
2147:1271 Lvl (221)
Raw Meat
431:36:4662 Lvl (212)
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Required Narcotics (Superior Kibble ×6)
Narcotics
Narcotics0
Narcoberries
Narcoberries0
Bio Toxin
Bio Toxin0
Ascerbic Mushrooms
Ascerbic Mushrooms0
TypeEgg Layer
Incubation Temp12°C – 13.5°C
Maturation Time2d 6h

Quick Info

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Kill XP

Wild Kill (1.25×)
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 for kill-type multipliers. Adjust these if your server uses custom Game.ini values.

Saddle Crafting XP

Argentavis Saddle
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.

%
%
Resource
PickPick
HatchetHatchet
40%~15~12 hits60%~22~9 hits
60%~17~12 hits40%~11~9 hits
3%~1~12 hits2%~0~9 hits

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
Metal-50%
Stone
Stone-50%
Crystal
Crystal-50%
Polymer
Polymer-50%
Obsidian
Obsidian-50%
Black Pearl
Black Pearl-50%
Metal Ingot
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

Full Stats
StatBase (Lv.1)Wild +/LvTamed +/Lv
HealthHealth
354.1+70.81+4.50%
StaminaStamina
400.0+20.00+1.50%
TorpidityTorpidity
600.0+0.00+0.00%
OxygenOxygen
150.0+15.00+2.00%
FoodFood
2000.0+200.00+2.00%
WeightWeight
400.0+8.00+1.10%
Melee Damage MultiplierMelee Damage Multiplier
105.0%+5.25%+15.00%
Speed MultiplierSpeed 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

The X-Argentavis can damage: Thatch, Wood, Stone, Metal, Tek. Since it damages Metal, the X-Argentavis is among the most destructive creatures for base raiding.

ThatchThatch
WoodWood
StoneStone
MetalMetal
TekTek

Tools & Guides

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.