How to Tame Oviraptor in ARK

Boosts egg production of nearby tamed dinos when on wander. Can steal wild eggs. Essential for breeding setups.

Quick Facts

1. Prepare your gear
Bring Kibble (preferred) or Raw Mutton, bug repellent (if applicable), and a shield for emergencies.
2. Locate the creature
Find a wild Oviraptor on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Approach passively
Oviraptor 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 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
Keep wild predators away — passive tames are vulnerable while feeding.
6. Claim & saddle
Once tamed, Oviraptor will follow your commands. It cannot be ridden.

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Boosts egg production of nearby tamed dinos when on wander. Can steal wild eggs. Essential for breeding setups.

1. Prepare your gear
Bring Kibble (preferred) or Raw Mutton, bug repellent (if applicable), and a shield for emergencies.
2. Locate the creature
Find a wild Oviraptor on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Approach passively
Oviraptor 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 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
Keep wild predators away — passive tames are vulnerable while feeding.
6. Claim & saddle
Once tamed, Oviraptor will follow your commands. It cannot be ridden.