How to Tame Elderclaw in ARK
Elderclaw is a creature in ARK: Survival Evolved / Ascended. Detailed stats and taming info will be added in a future data update.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Temperament
- Neutral
- Tame Method
- Knockout
- Rideable
- Yes
Elderclaw Taming Details
Elderclaw is a knockout tame. Its most effective taming food is Kibble (preferred).
Alternative foods: Species-appropriate food.
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 Elderclaw on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Knock it out
Elderclaw 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) in its inventory (alternatives: Species-appropriate food). 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 Elderclaw.
Elderclaw 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 | 800 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 350 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 250 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 2800 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 650 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +1.0% |
| Torpidity | 1000 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Taming & saddle figures
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
Elderclaw spawns on Lost Colony, Genesis Part 1, Valguero, Astraeos, Aberration, Ragnarok, The Center, Extinction.
Related tools & resources
Elderclaw — Background & Lore
The Elderclaw is a bear-like plant spirit from the paid ARK Fantastic Tames DLC for ASA, released alongside Valguero. It is a support fighter: its totems buff allied damage and its roots lock enemies in place, which makes it a useful partner in boss fights.
Where to find it
It is notably frequent on Lost Colony and Genesis Part 1, and also spawns on Valguero, Astraeos, Ragnarok, The Center, Aberration and Extinction.
How to get one
Adults cannot be tamed. Kill a wild Elderclaw for its seed, plant it in a 
Large Crop Plot, and keep it watered and fertilized. The seed asks for one of six items: 
Ammonite Bile, 
Bio Toxin, 
Black Pearl, 
Giant Bee Honey, 
Leech Blood or 
Sap. Supply it within 5 minutes or taming effectiveness drops. When it matures, a baby hatches.
Breeding
It can be bred, and seeds from tamed Elderclaws need only normal crop care.
Uses
- Spirit Totem: boosts allied damage by 5 to 25% inside a 45 m area.
- Root Burst: holds targets up to 30 m away.
- Bark Shield: cuts damage taken by 35% while it eats.
Tips
It has no saddle. Its armor comes from built-in 
Natural Armor that grows with level, and its rider is immune to bees.