How to Tame R-Direwolf in ARK
Complete walkthrough for taming R-Direwolf: gear, food, knockout strategy, and tips.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Tame Method
- Knockout
- Rideable
- Yes
R-Direwolf Taming Details
R-Direwolf is a knockout tame. Its most effective taming food is Kibble (preferred) or Raw Mutton.
Alternative foods: Cooked Lamb Chop, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Meat.
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-Direwolf on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Knock it out
R-Direwolf 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 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
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-Direwolf.
R-Direwolf 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 | 330 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 260 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 150 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 1200 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 170 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +1.0% |
| Torpidity | 450 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
R-Direwolf spawns on Genesis: Part 2, Genesis Part 2, Fjordur.
Related tools & resources
R-Direwolf — Background & Lore
The R-Direwolf is the Genesis Part 2 version of the 
Direwolf 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 wolf's pack howl and scent tracking.
Where to find it
Genesis Part 2 and Fjordur.
Taming
It can be tamed, ridden and bred. It is aggressive and usually runs in packs, so separate one before you start.
Breeding
A baby takes about 2 days to mature at 1x.
Uses
- Pack fighting: its Howl boosts the pack.
- Scouting: Sniff lets the rider track nearby creatures.
- Speed: a fast mount with quick bites.