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

The X-Megalodon 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-Megalodon eat in ARK: Survival Ascended?

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

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

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

A baby X-Megalodon takes 2 days and 23 hours to reach full maturity. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

X-Megalodon Taming, Breeding & Spawns - ARK: Survival Ascended

X Megalodon

VARIANT

X-Megalodon

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

Spawn Locations

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

X-Megalodon Taming Calculator

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KnockoutTime: 23m 2s|Effectiveness: 99.7% (+74 Lvl)|Base Torpor: 800Lv.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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TypeLive Birth

Maturation Time2d 23h

Quick Info

Saddles

Megalodon SaddleLv.47

Megalodon Tek SaddleLv.?Tek

XP Calculator

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Kill XP

Wild Kill (1.25×)

Creature Level

Kill Count

Per Kill954 XP

12 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

Megalodon SaddleBase: 51.2 XP · Lv.47

205 XP

Megalodon Tek SaddleTekBase: 86 XP

344 XP

Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server

Drops & Harvest Resources

The X-Megalodon's corpse can be harvested for Raw Fish Meat, Raw Prime Fish Meat. The corpse has 520 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.

The harvest table below breaks down exact yields per tool. Choose your tool based on which resource you're after - yields vary significantly.

Harvest Body HP

Melee Damage

Weapon Damage

Harvest Multiplier

Resource	Pick	Sickle	Harvest Weapon
Raw Fish Meat	93%~25~17 hits	93%~25~11 hits	93%~25~18 hits
Raw Prime Fish Meat	0%~0~17 hits	13%~3~11 hits	4%~1~18 hits
Megalodon ToothDrop	—	—	—

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.

Damage Resistances

The X-Megalodon's damage profile includes 14 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. With 7 resistances and 6 weaknesses, its biggest vulnerability takes +400% 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%

GenericFall damage, environmental

70%-30%

Base Stats

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Stat	Base (Lv.1)	Wild +/Lv	Tamed +/Lv
Health	582.0	+116.40	+4.00%
Stamina	320.0	+32.00	+2.00%
Torpidity	800.0	+48.00	+0.00%
Food	2000.0	+200.00	+2.00%
Weight	250.0	+5.00	+0.80%
Melee Damage Multiplier	105.0%	+5.25%	+10.00%
Speed Multiplier	100.0%	+0.00%	+1.00%

Hitbox Multipliers

Aiming matters - the X-Megalodon has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. Hit the Head (1.5x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.

Headc_jaw

1.50x

Can Damage

The X-Megalodon can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.

Thatch

Wood

Stone

Metal

Tek

Tools & Guides

Taming CalculatorFood, narcotics, and time for any level

Breeding CalculatorMaturation, imprint timers, raising costs

BuildingsCommunity traps, pens, enclosures

AbilitiesAttacks, harvest specs, unique skills

Tips & TricksCommunity strategies and advice

Spawn LocationInteractive maps with spawn zones

Spawn CommandAdmin commands, all variants

X-Megalodon Tips & Tricks

Read and share community tips for the X-Megalodon in ARK: Survival Ascended. Common topics include trap designs, preferred knockout weapons, and narcotic management strategies.

This page is your complete guide to the X-Megalodon in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities — plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.

The X-Megalodon starts with 582 base Health, 105% base Melee Damage, 250 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-Megalodon, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Superior Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.

The X-Megalodon gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 2 days and 23 hours. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.

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

Found throughout the ARKs, the X-Megalodon is a tamable, aquatic, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. It falls within the Variant classification.

With 320 base Stamina, the X-Megalodon has average stamina. With 105% base Melee Damage, the X-Megalodon has respectable melee power. At 582 base HP, the X-Megalodon is decently sturdy. Weight capacity starts at 250, giving it generous inventory space.

Taming the X-Megalodon requires rendering it unconscious first - use Tranq Arrows, Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts to apply torpor. Superior Kibble is the most effective food for taming, offering the highest affinity per feeding.

As a tame, the X-Megalodon provides safe and efficient underwater traversal with good utility. Breeding is via live birth rather than eggs, simplifying the process. Killing a wild X-Megalodon yields 12 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.37 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

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