Variant · 1 map
Taming the X-Argentavis requires applying enough torpor to knock it out. Use tranquilizer projectiles, then place food in its inventory. Once unconscious, Torpor drains at 0.1/s, so keep Narcotics or Bio Toxin ready.
| Food | Food Quantity (Current/Max) | Taming Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
Superior Kibble | 42:12 | 74 Lvl (224) 98.73% | |
Raw Mutton | 51:46 | 70 Lvl (220) 94.55% | |
Raw Prime Meat | 1:05:16 | 68 Lvl (218) 91.67% | |
Cooked Lamb Chop | 1:34:24 | 62 Lvl (212) 83.66% | |
Cooked Prime Meat | 2:08:07 | 55 Lvl (205) 73.63% | |
Raw Prime Fish Meat | 1:19:53 | 48 Lvl (198) 64.18% | |
Raw Meat | 3:11:16 | 41 Lvl (191) 55.48% | |
Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 2:44:09 | 23 Lvl (173) 30.89% | |
Cooked Meat | 3:11:16 | 17 Lvl (167) 23.73% | |
Raw Fish Meat | 3:59:38 | 12 Lvl (162) 16.57% | |
Cooked Fish Meat | 3:59:04 | 3 Lvl (153) 4.75% |
The results below show total taming time, effectiveness, and bonus levels for the X-Argentavis at your selected level and food. Higher-quality foods yield more bonus levels.
Use the narcotic calculator to determine exactly how many Narcotics, Bio Toxin, or Narcoberries you need for the X-Argentavis. Your options are Narcotics (40 Torpor), Bio Toxin (80 Torpor, best efficiency), or Narcoberries (7.5 Torpor, cheapest but slowest). With Torpor draining at 0.1/s, don't wait until the bar is nearly empty to apply narcotics.
Use the torpor and starve timers to track your X-Argentavis tame in real time. Starve taming is recommended for valuable high-level X-Argentavis: let the Food stat deplete first, then add food. This way nothing is wasted if something goes wrong.
Found throughout the ARKs, the X-Argentavis is a tamable, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. It falls within the Variant classification.
Dealing 105% base Melee Damage, the X-Argentavis brings decent hitting power to the table. With 354 base Health, the X-Argentavis is decently sturdy. With 400 base Stamina, the X-Argentavis has solid stamina reserves. Weight capacity starts at 400, giving it generous inventory space.
Taming the X-Argentavis requires rendering it unconscious first - use Tranq Arrows, Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts to apply torpor. For best results, use Superior Kibble - it gives the highest taming efficiency.
Once tamed, the X-Argentavis is valued for its harvesting efficiency, collecting key resources faster than most tools. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 12°C and 13.5°C. A wild X-Argentavis is worth 7 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.68 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.
Estimated time until optimal feeding point: 42m 12s
Food to consume through starvation: 938
Target food level: 6062
Use the knockout chart to see exactly how many Tranq Arrows, Darts, or other torpor weapons it takes to down the X-Argentavis. Wait between shots for torpor to tick up. Firing too fast can kill the creature before it goes down.
To simplify the knockout, immobilize the X-Argentavis first with Chain Bola or Bear Trap. Alternatively, use a Argentavis to airlift it into a pre-built trap.