How to Tame Dreadnoughtus in ARK
Dreadnoughtus is a creature in ARK: Survival Evolved / Ascended. Detailed stats and taming info will be added in a future data update.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Temperament
- Neutral
- Tame Method
- Knockout
- Rideable
- Yes
Dreadnoughtus Taming Details
Dreadnoughtus 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 Dreadnoughtus on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Knock it out
Dreadnoughtus 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 Dreadnoughtus.
Dreadnoughtus 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 | 100000 | +3.2% | +1.3% |
| Stamina | 300 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 150 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 13500 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 3000 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +3.3% | +6.7% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +2.0% |
| Torpidity | 3250 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Taming & saddle figures
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
Dreadnoughtus spawns on Astraeos, Extinction.
Related tools & resources
Dreadnoughtus — Background & Lore
The Dreadnoughtus is one of the largest creatures in ARK: Survival Ascended, a territorial giant that carries a platform saddle.
Where to find it
Extinction and Astraeos in ASA.
Taming
See the taming calculator for its method. Its platform saddle unlocks at level 100.
Breeding
- Egg: hatches in about 5 hours.
- Temperature: hot, 40 to 42 °C.
- Growth: a baby matures in about 7.7 days at 1x.
Uses
A walking base with huge health and carry weight.
Tips
It is territorial: keep your distance until you are ready.