Kibble
Kibble

Kibble Guide & Recipes

Kibble is the most efficient food for taming creatures in ARK: Survival Ascended. The kibble system uses a tier-based structure where each tier corresponds to an egg size. Using the correct kibble tier gives maximum taming effectiveness and the best post-tame stats.

Basic KibbleSimple KibbleRegular KibbleSuperior KibbleExceptional KibbleExtraordinary Kibble
6 Kibble Tiers100 Egg Producers84 Tameable Creatures

Which Kibble Does My Dino Need?

Basic Kibble

Basic Kibble

8 Egg Producers / 8 tameable creatures

Recipe

Water1x WaterFiber5x FiberMejoberry5x MejoberryAmarberry10x AmarberryTintoberry10x TintoberryCooked Meat1x Cooked MeatBasic Dinosaur Egg1x Basic Dinosaur Egg

Requires a Waterskin with at least 25% water

No engram required - recipes are found throughout the world

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Egg Producers(8)

DilophosaurDilophosaurDodoDodoFeatherlightFeatherlightKairukuKairukuLystrosaurusLystrosaurusMaeguanaMaeguanaMaewingMaewingParasaurParasaur

Tamed by This Kibble(8)

DilophosaurDilophosaurDodoDodoKairukuKairukuMaeguanaMaeguanaMaewingMaewingMesopithecusMesopithecusParasaurParasaurPhiomiaPhiomia
Exceptional Kibble

Exceptional Kibble

11 Egg Producers / 15 tameable creatures

Recipe

Water1x WaterFiber5x FiberMejoberry10x MejoberryRare Flower1x Rare FlowerFocal Chili1x Focal ChiliExceptional Dinosaur Egg1x Exceptional Dinosaur Egg

Requires a Waterskin with at least 25% water

No engram required - recipes are found throughout the world

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Egg Producers(11)

AcrocanthosaurusAcrocanthosaurusBasiliskBasiliskBrontosaurusBrontosaurusCarcharodontosaurusCarcharodontosaurusDreadnoughtusDreadnoughtusGiganotosaurusGiganotosaurusGrand TortugarGrand TortugarMegachelonMegachelonQuetzalQuetzalRexRexTherizinosaurTherizinosaur

Tamed by This Kibble(15)

AcrocanthosaurusAcrocanthosaurusBasilosaurusBasilosaurusBrontosaurusBrontosaurusGiganotosaurusGiganotosaurusKarkinosKarkinosLost KingLost KingManagarmrManagarmrMosasaurusMosasaurusOssidonOssidonQuetzalQuetzalRexRexSpinoSpinoTherizinosaurTherizinosaurTropeognathusTropeognathusYi LingYi Ling
Extraordinary Kibble

Extraordinary Kibble

10 Egg Producers / 5 tameable creatures

Recipe

Water1x WaterFiber5x FiberMejoberry10x MejoberryGiant Bee Honey1x Giant Bee HoneyLazarus Chowder1x Lazarus ChowderExtraordinary Dinosaur Egg1x Extraordinary Dinosaur Egg

Requires a Waterskin with at least 25% water

No engram required - recipes are found throughout the world

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Egg Producers(10)

Fire WyvernFire WyvernGigadesmodusGigadesmodusIce WyvernIce WyvernLightning WyvernLightning WyvernLost KingLost KingMagmasaurMagmasaurPoison WyvernPoison WyvernRock DrakeRock DrakeVoidwyrmVoidwyrmYutyrannusYutyrannus

Tamed by This Kibble(5)

GriffinGriffinMegalaniaMegalaniaPyromanePyromaneThylacoleoThylacoleoYutyrannusYutyrannus

Kibble for Imprinting

Kibble is also used for imprinting baby dinos. During care, they may want to be hand fed a randomly selected kibble, including any kibble that is not their species' preferred food. For this reason, having as many types of kibble as possible will allow the imprinting rate to increase.

Quick Tip

Learning an Engram is not necessary to create kibbles and there are no Engrams available for them, instead recipes are found throughout the world. Follow the same instructions as when cooking with a Cooking Pot Cooking Pot or Industrial Cooker Industrial Cooker. In addition to the ingredients listed below, all kibble recipes require a Waterskin Waterskin with at least 25% water in it (any other Water-container works, but will be completely used up regardless of capacity).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is kibble used for in ARK: Survival Ascended?
Kibble is the preferred food for taming most creatures in ARK. Each creature has a specific preferred kibble type that grants the highest taming effectiveness, faster taming times, and lower torpor consumption compared to other foods.
How do I craft kibble in ARK: Survival Ascended?
Craft kibble at a Cooking Pot or Industrial Cooker. Each recipe needs a specific egg, plus ingredients like fiber, mejoberries, water, and stimulant or narcotic. Use the kibble browser above to see exact recipes for each tier.
Which creatures lay eggs for kibble?
Many tameable creatures lay eggs you can use for kibble. Common kibble eggs include Dodo, Parasaur, Raptor, Argentavis, Rex, and Wyvern eggs. Each kibble tier requires a specific creature's egg.
What's the difference between kibble tiers?
Kibble tiers (Basic, Simple, Regular, Superior, Exceptional, Extraordinary) correspond to creature size categories. Higher-tier kibble is needed for taming higher-tier creatures effectively.
Can I substitute kibble with regular food?
Yes, but taming effectiveness drops significantly. Regular foods like raw meat or berries take longer and result in lower stat bonuses. Kibble is always the optimal choice for fast, high-effectiveness tames.
Video

Kibble - Video Guide

Here is an additional short video guide on how to use and cook/craft Kibble.