X-Sabertooth
Variant · 1 map
Overview
The X-Sabertooth is a rare carnivore variant found in snow biomes. It is a knock-out tameable creature that can be carried by larger flying and aquatic creatures for fast deployment. It is used primarily for its increased melee damage and utility in taking down structures. It can be airlifted by Argentavis or Karkinos for fast deployment.
The X-Sabertooth has a 5% increase in melee damage compared to the standard Sabertooth, making it a more aggressive predator in combat scenarios.
Spawn Locations
2 mapsThe X-Sabertooth spawns exclusively in snow biomes. It is very rare and appears on only one ARK map. Players are most likely to encounter it in high-altitude, frozen regions where other snow-adapted creatures roam.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming the X-Sabertooth requires a knockout method. The best food is Regular Kibble, which provides the fastest taming effectiveness. Raw Mutton also works, though less efficiently. Use a Bola or Bear Trap to immobilize it. Effective knockout weapons include the Crossbow with Tranq Arrow, Compound Bow, or Fabricated Sniper Rifle. The taming process takes about 22 minutes and requires no narcotics. 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 an X-Sabertooth yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Keratin. The Hatchet yields the most Hide and Keratin, while the Pick is optimal for harvesting Raw Meat.
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
The X-Sabertooth does not gather resources while ridden. It has no harvest categories or riding collection mechanics. It is not used as a gathering mount.
Damage Resistances
The X-Sabertooth has a +120% damage vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, making it highly susceptible to explosive or fast-acting damage sources. It also takes +100% damage from spike walls, making these highly effective in base defense. Conversely, it is immune to mining drill harvest damage. Level Health and Melee Damage to maximize combat effectiveness.
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, with the head taking 3× damage. Targeting the head is effective for faster knockouts or kills.
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 takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it vulnerable to explosive turrets and similar effects.
It is weak to spike walls, which deal double damage, so avoid using it to attack bases with such defenses.
It is immune to damage from mining drills, making it safe to use near automated harvesters.
It can be carried by Argentavis, allowing for aerial transport and strategic drops behind enemy lines.
This page details the X-Sabertooth's stats, taming requirements, breeding limitations, harvest outputs, and combat data. For further assistance, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map located below.
