Alpha Karkinos
CreatureVariant
- Kill XP
- 850
- Taming
- Not tamable
Overview
Alpha Karkinos is a massive carnivorous arthropod that cannot be tamed. It possesses high resistance to most forms of damage, making it a durable opponent in combat. Its claw attacks are particularly devastating, capable of quickly dismantling wooden and thatch structures. It can be immobilized with a Chain Bola to facilitate safer engagement from a distance.
The creature is primarily encountered as a powerful wild predator. Players may battle it for valuable resources such as Organic Polymer and Alpha Karkinos Claw. Due to its strength and resilience, it is often targeted by well-equipped parties seeking high-tier loot.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 20400 | +4080 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 600 | +60 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 800 | +48 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | - | |
| Food | 5000 | +500 | +2% | |
| Weight | 800 | +16 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
Alpha Karkinos cannot be tamed.
Weight reduction
Immobilized by
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 650 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Chitin | ~7340% · ~21 hits | ~12870% · ~17 hits |
 Raw Meat | ~3060% · ~21 hits | ~1530% · ~17 hits |
 Organic Polymer | ~2740% · ~21 hits | ~4770% · ~17 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing an Alpha Karkinos yields valuable resources including Alpha Karkinos Claw, Aberrant Helmet, Chitin, Raw Meat, and Organic Polymer. The Hatchet yields the most Organic Polymer, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat harvest and the Dino (Omnivore) gathering method is most effective for Chitin.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Claw attack double smash
Base damage185
- Thatch1,017.5
- Wood555
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Claw
Base damage160
- Thatch880
- Wood480
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Claw
wild
Base damage95
- Thatch522.5
- Wood285
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Demolition explosives+50%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Raid creature attacks-35%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
Environment & other
- Environmental damage-90%
- Plant Species X-50%
- Spike Wall+100%
HitboxesHead ×1.5
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
Alpha Karkinos takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to explosive damage sources. It has a -90% resistance to Instant damage, meaning it takes significantly less damage from single-hit attacks. It is also weak to SpikeWall and Explosion Demolition damage, taking +100% and +50% more damage respectively. Melee attacks with ProjectileImpactFX are also effective, dealing +50% more damage.
The head is a weak point, taking 1.5× damage compared to other body parts. Focus attacks on the head to maximize damage output during combat.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 850
Alpha Karkinos kill XP
Base XP per kill: 850
Per kill
71,900 XP850 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.33× alpha × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Experience
- The Chain Bola can immobilize the Alpha Karkinos, making it easier to target during combat.
- It takes +120% more damage from explosive sources such as Instant HurtDinos, making explosives highly effective.
- Its high resistance to Instant damage means single-hit attacks are less effective; sustained fire or explosions are better.
- Alpha Karkinos is weak to piercing projectiles, taking +400% more damage from them. Use ranged weapons with piercing capabilities for maximum efficiency.
- It can be damaged effectively by spike walls, which exploit its +100% weakness to SpikeWall damage.
This page details the Alpha Karkinos's stats, damage resistances, harvestable resources, and combat behavior. For further assistance, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map for other creatures in ARK.