How to Tame Ankylosaurus in ARK

The best metal and crystal gatherer in the game. Essential for any established base. Reduced weight for metal in inventory.

Quick Facts

1. Prepare your gear
Bring Kibble (preferred) or Crops, bug repellent (if applicable), and a shield for emergencies.
2. Locate the creature
Find a wild Ankylosaurus on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Approach passively
Ankylosaurus is a passive tame. Approach slowly with no weapons drawn, drop or hand-feed its preferred food, and avoid sudden movements.
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
Keep wild predators away — passive tames are vulnerable while feeding.
6. Claim & saddle
Once tamed, equip a saddle (unlocks via the engram tab) to ride your Ankylosaurus.

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The best metal and crystal gatherer in the game. Essential for any established base. Reduced weight for metal in inventory.

1. Prepare your gear
Bring Kibble (preferred) or Crops, bug repellent (if applicable), and a shield for emergencies.
2. Locate the creature
Find a wild Ankylosaurus on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Approach passively
Ankylosaurus is a passive tame. Approach slowly with no weapons drawn, drop or hand-feed its preferred food, and avoid sudden movements.
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
Keep wild predators away — passive tames are vulnerable while feeding.
6. Claim & saddle
Once tamed, equip a saddle (unlocks via the engram tab) to ride your Ankylosaurus.