BPalaeoctopus
The Palaeoctopus is a huge, intelligent cephalopod that came to ARK: Survival Ascended with Genesis: Part 1 and also lives in the Astraeos sea. It moves on land as well as in water, can be tamed, ridden and bred, and is built for underwater fights as much as for utility work.
- Tameable
- Rideable
- Breedable
- Swimmer
At a glance
Profile
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Temperament
- Patient
- Taming
- Knockout·Full taming guide
Ratings
Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.
Rated Excellent for PvE and Strong for PvP.
Weaknesses & counter tips
Worked out from its stats
- Water-bound — avoid fighting it in deep water where it has the advantage.
Gallery
1 image · the creature
Palaeoctopus — Detailed Guide
The Palaeoctopus is a huge, intelligent octopus in ASA that works on land and in water. It can grab and throw enemies, camouflage itself, climb walls and produce Prismatic Ink. That makes it both a fighter and a utility tame.
Where to find it
It lives in the ocean on Genesis Part 1 and in the Astraeos Sea on Astraeos. It is only in ASA.
Taming
A knockout tame with a twist. Find one resting on the seabed and let it grab you. After its real bite, apply torpor items such as 
Bio Toxin, the fastest option, until it sleeps. Then feed it 
Raw Prime Fish Meat or 
Exceptional Kibble. Its saddle unlocks at level 65. Riders cannot use weapons on it.
Breeding
It can be bred, but breed it in water. Eggs laid on land despawn.
Uses
- Combat: arm slams, grabs and a slowing pressure pulse underwater.
- Grab and throw: it holds small and medium creatures or players and can throw them on land.
- Dyes: it produces Prismatic Ink passively.
- Stealth: camouflage and wall climbing for scouting.
Community Tips
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