How to Tame Deinosuchus in ARK
Deinosuchus is carnivore found in ARK: Survival Ascended.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Tame Method
- Knockout
- Rideable
- Yes
Deinosuchus Taming Details
Deinosuchus 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 Deinosuchus on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Knock it out
Deinosuchus 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 Deinosuchus.
Deinosuchus 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 | 1000 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 300 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 3000 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 600 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +1.0% |
| Torpidity | 1350 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Taming & saddle figures
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
Deinosuchus spawns on Extinction, Scorched Earth, Astraeos, The Island, The Center, Valguero, Ragnarok.
Related tools & resources
Deinosuchus — Background & Lore
The Deinosuchus is a giant crocodile of rivers and swamps. It is a non-violent tame.
Where to find it
The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Valguero, Extinction and Astraeos in ASA.
Taming
A non-violent tame. Slow it with a 
Chain Bola or a 
Large Bear Trap; its favorite food is 
Raw Mutton and its kibble is 
Superior Kibble. Its saddle unlocks at level 74. See the taming calculator.
Breeding
- Egg: hatches in about 2.5 hours.
- Temperature: 30 to 34 °C.
- Growth: a baby matures in about 3.9 days at 1x.
Uses
A strong amphibious mount; wild ones can drop 
Sarcosuchus Skin.
Tips
Keep Raw Mutton ready, and stay out of deep water while you approach.