X-Spino
Variant
Overview
X-Spino is a large carnivorous variant of the Spinosaurus, distinguished by its biome-specific spawn and enhanced melee damage. It excels in harvesting resources like Bio Toxin and Keratin efficiently through combat attacks. Tamed primarily for its superior gathering capabilities, it is a valuable asset in resource-intensive operations where speed and yield matter.
It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, enabling deep-sea transport and tactical deployment in aquatic zones.
Spawn Locations
X-Spino does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming an X-Spino requires knockout via tranq weapons. The best food is Exceptional Kibble, offering the fastest taming effectiveness. Raw Mutton also works well if kibble is unavailable. Use a Bow with Tranq Arrows or a Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Darts for sedation. Immobilize it first with a Chain Bola or Bear Trap.
The process takes around 78 minutes and requires approximately 297 Narcotics. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Exceptional KibbleBest | 9 | 41:16 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Prime Fish Meat | 22 | 29:35 | 72 Lvl (222) |
 Raw Mutton | 22 | 59:10 | 72 Lvl (222) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 27 | 1:12:37 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Raw Meat | 81 | 3:37:49 | 54 Lvl (204) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an X-Spino yields Spinosaurus Sail, Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Dino (Prime) tool maximizes Raw Prime Meat output.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~21~17 hits | 60%~32~13 hits | |
| 60%~24~17 hits | 40%~16~13 hits | |
| 3%~1~17 hits | 2%~1~13 hits | |
 Spinosaurus SailDrop | - | - |
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
While ridden, X-Spino harvests using its bite and swipe attacks. Each attack gathers resources like Bio Toxin, Keratin, Raw Fish Meat, and Raw Prime Fish Meat. Bio Toxin is harvested at triple yield, making it exceptionally efficient for that resource. All attacks also gather standard Chitin and Prime Meat categories.
Damage Resistances
X-Spino takes +400% damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for defense. It is also highly vulnerable to Instant HurtDinos and melee attacks from metal weapons, which deal +55% damage. Conversely, it has a 50% resistance to ranged turret fire and projectile-based melee attacks. Avoid using Mining Drills, as they deal no damage.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)60 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 | 780.9 | +156.17 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 350.0 | +35.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 850.0 | +51.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 650.0 | +65.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 2600.0 | +260.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 350.0 | +7.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 105.0% | +5.25% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head is a weak point, taking 1.5× damage. Aim for the head during combat to maximize taming efficiency or reduce damage output when under attack.
Can Damage
Can damage Thatch and Wood structures. Build at least in Stone to resist its attacks.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spino BiteCarnivore Large FishHarvest | 40 | 220.0 | 120.0 | — | — | — |
| Spino Swipe RightCarnivore Large FishHarvest | 60 | 330.0 | 180.0 | — | — | — |
| Spino Swipe LeftCarnivore Large FishHarvest | 60 | 330.0 | 180.0 | — | — | — |
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-Spino Tips & Tricks
X-Spino deals +55% melee damage compared to base Spinosaurus due to its variant modifier.
It harvests Bio Toxin at 3× efficiency, making it ideal for farming this rare resource.
Its vulnerability to spike walls makes it risky to deploy in player defenses using them.
It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, allowing safe underwater transport.
Avoid using it against structures above Wood tier, as it cannot break Stone or higher.
This page details the X-Spino's taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat statistics. For precise taming calculations, use the taming calculator. Breeding times and spawn locations are covered in their respective tools.
