Mantis
CreatureFarmer
Mantis taming calculatorPassive
Unlike knockout tames, the Mantis must be fed by hand while conscious. Approach slowly and avoid sudden movements. There's a ~45-second cooldown between feedings, so patience is essential.
- Wild level150
- Tamed level224+74
- Max level after leveling297
Taming foods
| Food | Amount | Taming time | Effectiveness | Feeding interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deathworm Horn | 5m 15s | 98.9%+74 Lvl (224) | 45s | |
 Woolly Rhino Horn | 24m 0s | 82.82%+62 Lvl (212) | 45s |
Mantis taming video guide
More about taming the Mantis
Check the taming results to see how long it takes to tame the Mantis, what effectiveness you'll achieve, and how many bonus levels it gains. Better food means better results.
ARK: Survival Ascended features the Mantis as a tamable, carnivore creature that survivors will encounter in the wild. It belongs to the Farmer category.
Its base Stamina of 150 gives it average stamina. Its base Melee Damage sits at 100%, giving it decent hitting power. With 275 base Health, the Mantis is on the squishy side. A base Weight of 220 means a reasonable inventory size.
The Mantis is passively tamed - approach it carefully and feed it by hand without knocking it out. Its preferred food is Deathworm Horn.
Once tamed, the Mantis is valued for its harvesting efficiency, collecting key resources faster than most tools. Breeding produces fertilized eggs that hatch within a 35°C–38°C temperature window. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.79 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.