Variant
Unlike knockout tames, the X-Ichthyosaurus must be fed by hand while conscious. Approach slowly and avoid sudden movements.
| Food | Food Quantity (Current/Max) | Taming Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
Simple Kibble | 2:49 | 74 Lvl (224) 99.51% | |
Raw Mutton | 4:08 | 73 Lvl (223) 97.76% | |
Raw Prime Meat | 5:22 | 72 Lvl (222) 96.47% | |
Cooked Lamb Chop | 7:49 | 69 Lvl (219) 92.81% | |
Cooked Prime Meat | 10:42 | 65 Lvl (215) 87.62% | |
Raw Prime Fish Meat | 6:47 | 61 Lvl (211) 81.79% | |
Raw Meat | 16:04 | 57 Lvl (207) 76.07% | |
Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 13:58 | 39 Lvl (189) 53.17% | |
Cooked Meat | 16:15 | 33 Lvl (183) 44.19% | |
Raw Fish Meat | 20:22 | 25 Lvl (175) 33.62% | |
Cooked Fish Meat | 20:28 | 8 Lvl (158) 11.24% |
Use the calculator results to plan your tame - they show the exact time, food quantity, and bonus levels for the X-Ichthyosaurus based on your settings.
The timer below tracks feeding intervals for your passive X-Ichthyosaurus tame - it tells you exactly when the next feeding window opens.
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.
Estimated time until optimal feeding point: 3m 31s
Food to consume through starvation: 426
Target food level: 3074