How to Tame Lystrosaurus in ARK
A tiny herbivore that provides an XP boost to nearby tames when petted. Easy to tame passively. Essential for leveling.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Temperament
- Passive
- Tame Method
- Passive
- Rideable
- No
Lystrosaurus Taming Details
Lystrosaurus is a passive tame — feed it Kibble (preferred) or Crops by hand or from its inventory without knocking it out. Its most effective taming food is Kibble (preferred) or Crops.
Alternative foods: Mejoberry, Other berries, Fresh Vegetables.
Harvest yield: a tamed or killed Lystrosaurus drops Raw Meat, Hide.
Taming Steps
1. Prepare your gear
Bring Kibble (preferred) or Crops, bug repellent (if applicable), and a shield for emergencies.
2. Locate the creature
Find a wild Lystrosaurus on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Approach passively
Lystrosaurus 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 Crops in its inventory (alternatives: Mejoberry, Other berries, Fresh Vegetables). 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, Lystrosaurus will follow your commands. It cannot be ridden.
Lystrosaurus 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 | 90 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 100 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 215 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 500 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 90 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +1.0% |
| Torpidity | 100 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Taming & saddle figures
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
Lystrosaurus spawns on The Island, Ragnarok, Valguero, The Center, Astraeos, Lost Colony, Genesis Part 1, Scorched Earth, Extinction.
Lystrosaurus variants
- Aberrant Lystrosaurus
- Eerie Lystrosaurus
Related tools & resources
Lystrosaurus — Background & Lore
The Lystrosaurus is a small, friendly herbivore. When you pet it, nearby survivors get an experience bonus, which makes it a favorite for leveling.
Where to find it
It is common on nearly every map: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Valguero, Extinction, Scorched Earth and Genesis Part 1 in both games, Astraeos and Lost Colony in ASA, and Crystal Isles, Fjordur, Lost Island and Genesis Part 2 in ASE.
Taming
A passive tame: walk up and hand-feed it. See the taming calculator.
Breeding
- Egg: hatches in about 50 minutes.
- Temperature: 24 to 28 °C.
- Growth: a baby matures in about 15 hours at 1x.
Uses
An experience bonus when petted, useful while crafting or killing.
Tips
Pet it before a long crafting session to get the most from the bonus.