Variant · 2 maps
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Found throughout the ARKs, the X-Xiphactinus is a tamable, aquatic, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. Classified under the Variant group.
Health-wise, the X-Xiphactinus sits at 437 base, making it reasonably durable. Dealing 105% base Melee Damage, the X-Xiphactinus brings solid damage output to the table. With 420 base Stamina, the X-Xiphactinus has good endurance. Weight capacity starts at 300, giving it generous inventory space.
Taming the X-Xiphactinus requires rendering it unconscious first - use Tranq Arrows, Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts to apply torpor. For best results, use Superior Kibble - it gives the highest taming efficiency.
As a tame, the X-Xiphactinus is a versatile aquatic mount for underwater exploration and resource gathering. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between -75°C and 75°C. Killing a wild X-Xiphactinus yields 12 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.37 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.