How to Tame R-Carbonemys in ARK
Complete walkthrough for taming R-Carbonemys: gear, food, knockout strategy, and tips.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Temperament
- Defensive
- Tame Method
- Knockout
- Rideable
- Yes
R-Carbonemys Taming Details
R-Carbonemys 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 R-Carbonemys on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Knock it out
R-Carbonemys 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 R-Carbonemys.
R-Carbonemys 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 | 700 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 200 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 150 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 3000 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 270 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +1.0% |
| Torpidity | 275 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
R-Carbonemys spawns on Genesis: Part 2, Genesis Part 2, Fjordur.
Related tools & resources
R-Carbonemys — Background & Lore
The R-Carbonemys is the Genesis Part 2 version of the 
Carbonemys turtle in ASE. It has a new color pattern and trades 3% health for 5% more melee damage. On official servers its level cap is 500. It keeps the base turtle's role as a sturdy, defensive tank.
Where to find it
It is notably common on Genesis Part 2 and Fjordur.
Taming
A knockout tame and a defensive herbivore. It only fights back when attacked. Knock it out and feed it crops or herbivore kibble.
Breeding
- Temperature: its eggs need a warm 30 to 34 °C.
- Growth: a baby matures in about 23 hours at 1x.
Uses
An early tank that soaks up hits for weaker tames. It is also one of the quicker creatures in this group to raise.