How to Tame Ceratosaurus in ARK
Ceratosaurus is a creature in ARK: Survival Evolved / Ascended. Detailed stats and taming info will be added in a future data update.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Temperament
- Neutral
- Tame Method
- Knockout
- Rideable
- Yes
Ceratosaurus Taming Details
Ceratosaurus is a knockout tame. Its most effective taming food is Kibble (preferred) or Raw Mutton.
Alternative foods: Cooked Lamb Chop, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Meat.
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 Ceratosaurus on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Knock it out
Ceratosaurus 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 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
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 Ceratosaurus.
Ceratosaurus 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 | 550 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 400 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 150 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 3000 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 350 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| Torpidity | 500 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Taming & saddle figures
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
Ceratosaurus spawns on Astraeos, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Genesis Part 1, The Center, Valguero, The Island, Extinction, Lost Colony.
Related tools & resources
Ceratosaurus — Background & Lore
The Ceratosaurus is an extremely aggressive horned predator. It is not knocked out to tame: it is a non-violent tame.
Where to find it
The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Valguero, Extinction, Astraeos, Lost Colony and Genesis Part 1 in ASA.
Taming
A non-violent tame. Its preferred kibble is 
Extraordinary Kibble. Its saddle unlocks at level 60. Check the taming calculator before you approach.
Breeding
- Egg: hatches in about 5 hours.
- Temperature: 32 to 34 °C.
- Growth: a baby matures in about 5.5 days at 1x.
Uses
A strong fighter for the late game.
Tips
Prepare Extraordinary Kibble before you look for one.