ARK: Survival Ascended features the X-Ichthyosaurus as a tamable, carnivore creature that survivors will encounter in the wild. It falls within the Variant classification.

Its base Stamina of 300 gives it average stamina. Its base Melee Damage sits at 105%, giving it solid damage output. Starting at 267 Health, it's not particularly tanky. Weight capacity starts at 250, giving it good carrying capacity.

Taming the X-Ichthyosaurus doesn't require unconsciousness. Instead, sneak up to it and hand-feed its preferred food. Its preferred food is Simple Kibble.

After taming, the X-Ichthyosaurus is valued for its harvesting efficiency, collecting key resources faster than most tools. A wild X-Ichthyosaurus is worth 4 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.66 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.