Stegosaurus
Stegosaurus Overview
In ARK: Survival Ascended, Stegosaurus occupies the harvester niche - is valued for its harvesting efficiency, collecting key resources faster than most tools. It is a herbivore tamed through knockout taming, with Regular Kibble as its top-tier food, and brings 500 base Weight, providing massive inventory space to the table. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 22°C–28°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood slowly. Its harvest profile centers on Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat and additional resources, making farming runs noticeably faster. Players target Stegosaurus once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
21 mapsFound across 21 maps in beaches, grasslands, and river areas. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Stegosaurus spawns.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Stegosaurus Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Regular KibbleBest | 16 | 20:28 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Archelon Algae | 40 | 24:01 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Crops | 160 | 1:36:01 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Mejoberry | 213 | 1:35:52 | 68 Lvl (218) |
    | 319 | 1:35:42 | 62 Lvl (212) |
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
Stego SaddleLv.26
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→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.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Harvesting a dead Stegosaurus yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, Keratin. The corpse has 360 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
Consult the harvest breakdown table to optimize your tool choice. Resource quantities depend on the tool used, the creature's harvest health, and your server's harvest rate.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~15~12 hits | 60%~22~9 hits | |
| 60%~17~12 hits | 40%~11~9 hits | |
| 3%~1~12 hits | 2%~0~9 hits | |
| 2%~1~12 hits | 3%~1~9 hits |
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
Harvest Guide →Weight Reduction
Damage Resistances
The Stegosaurus's damage profile includes 13 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. With 7 resistances and 6 weaknesses, its biggest vulnerability takes +200% extra damage - exploit that for faster kills. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Base Stats
Full Stats→| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 650.0 | +130.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 500.0 | +30.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 6000.0 | +600.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 500.0 | +10.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +2.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Aiming matters - the Stegosaurus has 3 hitbox regions with distinct damage modifiers. Hit the Head (1.67x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot. Avoid the Tail (0.7x) - it's the most armored zone.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Stegosaurus can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeHerbivore Medium | 42 | 231.0 | 126.0 | — | — | — |
| ImpalingTailWhipHerbivore Medium | 42 | 231.0 | 126.0 | — | — | — |
| ThrowImpliedTargetHerbivore Medium | 42 | 231.0 | 126.0 | — | — | — |
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
Stegosaurus Tips & Tricks
Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the Stegosaurus. Look for taming trap blueprints, ammo counts, and advice on avoiding accidental kills during knockout.
Everything you need to know about the Stegosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended is collected here. Use the stat overview, taming summary, and breeding details below to plan your approach, then explore the dedicated tool pages for step-by-step help.
The Stegosaurus starts with 650 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 500 base Weight. These base values scale with each wild and tamed level-up, so check the taming calculator to see exactly what stats you can expect at different levels.
To tame the Stegosaurus, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Regular Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
Breeding Stegosauruss produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 22°C and 28°C. Full maturation takes 2 days and 3 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
Once tamed, the Stegosaurus can harvest Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, Keratin. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
