How to Tame Aberrant Ankylosaurus in ARK
The Ankylosaurus (an-KYE-low-SAWR-us), also referred to as the Ankylo or Anky, is a species of Dinosaur in ARK: Survival Evolved.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Temperament
- Docile
- Tame Method
- Knockout
- Rideable
- Yes
Aberrant Ankylosaurus Taming Details
Aberrant Ankylosaurus is a knockout tame. Its most effective taming food is Kibble (preferred) or Crops.
Alternative foods: Mejoberry, Other berries, Fresh Vegetables.
Taming Steps
1. Prepare your gear
Bring Tranq Arrows or Tranq Darts, a Crossbow or Longneck Rifle, Narcotics or Narcoberries, and bug repellent.
2. Locate the creature
Find a wild Aberrant Ankylosaurus on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Knock it out
Aberrant Ankylosaurus is a knockout tame. Use a Crossbow, Longneck Rifle with Tranq Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts. Aim for the head for bonus torpor and keep distance to avoid aggro damage.
4. Feed the right food
Place Kibble (preferred) or Crops in its inventory (alternatives: Mejoberry, Other berries, Fresh Vegetables). Higher-tier food gives faster taming and higher level bonuses.
5. Maintain torpor
Watch the torpor bar. Feed Narcoberries or Narcotics to prevent it from waking up before the tame completes.
6. Claim & saddle
Once tamed, equip a saddle (unlocks via the engram tab) to ride your Aberrant Ankylosaurus.
Aberrant Ankylosaurus base stats
Level 1 wild values, with the gain each point adds in the wild and after taming.
| Stat | Base | Per wild level | Per tamed level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 700 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 175 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 150 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 3000 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 250 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +2.0% |
| Torpidity | 420 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
Aberrant Ankylosaurus spawns on Aberration.
Related tools & resources
Aberrant Ankylosaurus — Background & Lore
The Aberrant Ankylosaurus is the glowing Aberration version of the 
Ankylosaurus, the armored tail-swinger that farms 
Metal, 
Crystal and 
Obsidian. On Aberration it fills the same ore-gathering role as the base creature.
Where to find it
Aberration only, in both ASA and ASE. It is fairly uncommon there, so expect to search for one.
Taming
A knockout tame and a herbivore. It is docile until attacked, but it hits hard and has a lot of health, so knock it out from a distance. Feed it crops, berries or herbivore kibble.
Breeding
- Egg: needs 16 to 20 °C.
- Growth: a baby matures in about 2 days at 1x.
Uses
Metal, Crystal, Obsidian, 
Flint and 
Stone farming with its tail swing.
Tips
It is slow and carries little. Empty its inventory often, and move it between nodes on a carrier creature when you can.