X-Sabertooth
Variant
Overview
The X-Sabertooth is a carnivore variant of the Sabertooth, modified with biome-specific traits from Genesis: Part 1. It features a compact build and a slight melee damage increase, making it effective in close combat. This creature excels as a mobile predator for hunting or light defense. It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis for rapid deployment.
Players typically tame the X-Sabertooth for fast takedowns in mid-tier combat scenarios where agility and burst damage matter.
Spawn Locations
X-Sabertooth does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
The X-Sabertooth must be knocked out before taming. Use a Bola, Bear Trap, or Plant Species Y to immobilize it. The best food is Regular Kibble, which provides the fastest taming. Raw Mutton also works well if kibble is unavailable. Use ranged weapons like the Bow, Crossbow, or Fabricated Sniper Rifle with Tranq Arrows or Tranquilizer Darts to knock it out safely. The process takes about 22 minutes with 7 units of Regular Kibble. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 7 | 22:23 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Mutton | 14 | 26:15 | 70 Lvl (220) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 17 | 31:53 | 68 Lvl (218) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 26 | 48:42 | 62 Lvl (212) |
 Raw Meat | 51 | 1:35:38 | 41 Lvl (191) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the X-Sabertooth yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Keratin. The Hatchet harvests the most Hide and Keratin, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat yield.
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.
Gathering Abilities
Damage Resistances
The X-Sabertooth has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to certain environmental hazards. It also takes +100% more damage from spike walls, making these highly effective in defense. Conversely, it is fully immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage. It resists ranged turret fire and projectile-based attacks by 50%. Level Health and Melee Damage for combat viability.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)5 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.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 242.5 | +48.50 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 200.0 | +20.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 500.0 | +30.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 200.0 | +4.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 105.0% | +5.25% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The X-Sabertooth has a head hitbox multiplier. Targeting the head deals 3× damage, significantly speeding up knockout or kill attempts. Use headshots for maximum efficiency during taming or combat.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack 1Carnivore Small MineHide | 29 | 159.5 | — | — | — | — |
Numbers reflect base melee at level 1, 100% TE, no imprint. The damage calculator lets you scale by melee %, server multipliers, and pick a specific structure for exact hit counts.
Tools & Guides
X-Sabertooth Tips & Tricks
The X-Sabertooth deals 10× more Silk when harvesting with its melee attack, making it ideal for Silk farming.
It takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos, so avoid areas with such hazards.
It is highly vulnerable to spike walls, which deal double damage, making them excellent for trapping or defending against it.
It can be carried by Argentavis or Quetzal for aerial transport, maintaining tactical flexibility.
It resists all Mining Drill Harvest damage, rendering drills ineffective against it.
This page details the X-Sabertooth's stats, taming requirements, breeding behavior, harvest yields, and combat properties. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.
