Ichthyosaurus
CreatureWater
Ichthyosaurus taming calculatorPassive
Unlike knockout tames, the Ichthyosaurus must be fed by hand while conscious. Approach slowly and avoid sudden movements.
- Wild level150
- Tamed level224+74
- Max level after leveling297
Taming foods
| Food | Amount | Taming time | Effectiveness | Feeding interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Simple Kibble | 2m 49s | 99.51%+74 Lvl (224) | 43s | |
 Raw Mutton | 4m 8s | 97.76%+73 Lvl (223) | 25s | |
 Raw Prime Meat | 5m 22s | 96.47%+72 Lvl (222) | 25s | |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 7m 49s | 92.81%+69 Lvl (219) | 25s | |
 Cooked Prime Meat | 10m 42s | 87.62%+65 Lvl (215) | 25s | |
 Raw Prime Fish Meat | 6m 47s | 81.79%+61 Lvl (211) | 13s | |
 Raw Meat | 16m 4s | 76.07%+57 Lvl (207) | 25s | |
 Cooked Prime Fish Meat | 13m 58s | 53.17%+39 Lvl (189) | 13s | |
 Cooked Meat | 16m 15s | 44.19%+33 Lvl (183) | 13s | |
 Raw Fish Meat | 20m 22s | 33.62%+25 Lvl (175) | 13s | |
 Cooked Fish Meat | 20m 22s | 11.29%+8 Lvl (158) | 7s |
Ichthyosaurus taming video guide
More about taming the Ichthyosaurus
Use the calculator results to plan your tame - they show the exact time, food quantity, and bonus levels for the Ichthyosaurus based on your settings.
Found throughout the ARKs, the Ichthyosaurus is a tamable, aquatic, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. It falls within the Water classification.
With 100% base Melee Damage, the Ichthyosaurus has solid damage output. With 275 base Health, the Ichthyosaurus is not particularly tanky. Its base Stamina of 300 gives it average stamina. Weight capacity starts at 250, giving it good carrying capacity.
Taming the Ichthyosaurus doesn't require unconsciousness. Instead, sneak up to it and hand-feed its preferred food. Its preferred food is Simple Kibble.
After taming, the Ichthyosaurus provides safe and efficient underwater traversal with good utility. Breeding is via live birth rather than eggs, simplifying the process. A wild Ichthyosaurus is worth 4 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.66 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.