How to Tame R-Procoptodon in ARK
Complete walkthrough for taming R-Procoptodon: gear, food, knockout strategy, and tips.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Temperament
- Reactive
- Tame Method
- Knockout
- Rideable
- Yes
R-Procoptodon Taming Details
R-Procoptodon 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-Procoptodon on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Knock it out
R-Procoptodon 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-Procoptodon.
R-Procoptodon 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 | 400 | +20.0% | +27.0% |
| Stamina | 350 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 150 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 1500 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 550 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Melee damage | 1 | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| Movement speed | 1 | +0.0% | +1.0% |
| Torpidity | 350 | +6.0% | +0.0% |
Breeding & movement
Where it spawns & other details
R-Procoptodon spawns on Genesis: Part 2, Genesis Part 2, Fjordur.
Related tools & resources
R-Procoptodon — Background & Lore
The R-Procoptodon is the Genesis Part 2 version of the 
Procoptodon, the giant jumping kangaroo. It keeps the base creature's speed, long jumps and belly pouch, but has a different look. It is a quick early mount for crossing open ground.
Where to find it
In ASE it spawns on Genesis Part 2 and on Fjordur. It is not a common sight on either map.
Taming
A knockout tame. It is a herbivore and reactive, so it fights back when attacked. Knock it out with tranquilizer arrows and feed it crops, berries or kibble.
Breeding
It is a mammal and gives live birth. A baby takes about 1.9 days to mature at 1x.
Uses
- Travel: fast running and high jumps over rough terrain.
- Pouch: it can carry a small creature or a player in its pouch.
Tips
Its kick has a wider reach than its bite, so use it to keep small attackers away.