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Apex CarnivoreNeutralASE + ASA

Sarco

The Sarcosuchus (SAR-koh-SOO-kiss) also known as the Sarco or Crocodile, is one of the creatures in ARK: Survival Evolved.

Power48Tier B
TamingEasy
RarityCommon
RoleCombat Mount
  • Tameable
  • Rideable
  • Breedable

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Neutral
Taming
Knockout·Full taming guide
Saddle
Sarco Saddle
Reproduction
Egg
Species
Sarcosuchus excubitor

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE88
PvP64

Rated Excellent for PvE and Strong for PvP.

Weaknesses & counter tips

Worked out from its stats

  • Low torpor — easy to knock out; a few tranq hits will subdue it.

Sarco — Detailed Guide

The Sarco is a large crocodile that is very fast in water. Its death roll does heavy damage, and it is a solid amphibious mount for rivers and swamps.

Where to find it

It lives in rivers and swamps on The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Valguero, Extinction and Genesis Part 1 in both games, Astraeos in ASA, and Crystal Isles, Fjordur, Lost Island and Genesis Part 2 in ASE.

Taming

A knockout tame and a carnivore. Lure it onto land before you knock it out, then feed it meat or fish. Its saddle unlocks at level 35. See the taming calculator.

Breeding

  • Egg: hatches in about 2.5 hours.
  • Temperature: 30 to 34 °C.
  • Growth: a baby matures in about 1.9 days at 1x.

Uses

River and swamp travel, fighting in water, and fish gathering.

Tips

It also drops Keratin when harvested.

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