How to Tame Astrodelphis in ARK
A space-faring dolphin capable of flight with laser attacks. Transforms into Starwing mode using Element.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Temperament
- Passive
- Tame Method
- Passive
- Rideable
- Yes
Astrodelphis Taming Details
Astrodelphis is a passive tame — feed it Kibble (preferred) or Raw Mutton by hand or from its inventory without knocking it out. Its most effective taming food is Kibble (preferred) or Raw Mutton.
Alternative foods: Cooked Lamb Chop, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Meat.
Harvest yield: a tamed or killed Astrodelphis drops Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, Hide.
Taming Steps
1. Prepare your gear
Bring Kibble (preferred) or Raw Mutton, bug repellent (if applicable), and a shield for emergencies.
2. Locate the creature
Find a wild Astrodelphis on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Approach passively
Astrodelphis 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 Raw Mutton in its inventory (alternatives: Cooked Lamb Chop, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Meat). 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 Astrodelphis.
Astrodelphis 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 | 325 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 250 | +5.0% | +6.0% |
| Oxygen | 150 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 1600 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 280 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +1.0% |
| Torpidity | 450 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Taming & saddle figures
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
Astrodelphis spawns on Genesis: Part 2.
Astrodelphis variants
- VR Astrodelphis
Related tools & resources
Astrodelphis — Background & Lore
The Astrodelphis is the space dolphin of Genesis: Part 2 in ASE. It flies, swims and turns into a starfighter with its Starwing saddle, firing 
Element-powered lasers, homing shots and torpedoes. It is a fast all-round mount for travel and combat.
Where to find it
It is very common on Genesis: Part 2, with a few rare cave spawns.
Taming
A passive tame fed with Element. Pet it twice, then feed it, and repeat. Each feed lowers taming effectiveness, and if it loses interest or flees, progress drops back. Feeding can also turn other Astrodelphis nearby hostile, so tame away from groups.
Breeding
A live-birth creature: gestation takes about 7.9 hours, and the baby matures in about 2.3 days at 1x.
Uses
- Starwing: the saddle unlocks at level 135. Propulsion gives a big speed boost, and Element refuels it.
- Weapons: beams, homing shots and torpedoes from the saddle.
- Scouting: its sonar reveals creatures underwater, and above water an EMP briefly freezes some Tek creatures.
Tips
Keep a stock of Element on hand. Both taming and the saddle's fuel run on it.