Taming - methods, lures, special features in ARK: Survival Ascended

The taming of creatures is a core system in ARK: Survival Ascended. Tamed dinos serve as mounts, collectors, fighters and protectors.

Written on Sep 16, 2025

Methods of taming

  1. Knockout Taming
    • Make the creature unconscious (stun darts, clubs).
    • Feed with food, narcotics to prolong.

2 Passive taming

  • Carefully feed the creature directly.
  • Patience & stealth often necessary.

3 Special methods

  • Some creatures require special methods (e.g. traps, special food).

Bait & food

  • Meat (raw/roasted) → Predators
  • Berries → Herbivores
  • Kibble → Fastest & most effective taming
  • Vegetables & mushrooms → Special herbivores

Special features in ASA

  • Improved AI & animations
  • New UI for taming progress
  • Cross-play compatibility (server dependent)

Tips

  • Use traps for large creatures
  • Always prepare the best food
  • Pay attention to effectiveness → better starting values

Conclusion

Taming is the basis for progress in ASA. If you know the methods and are prepared, you will gain valuable allies.

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Overview

Developer

Studio Wildcard

Studio

Studio Wildcard

Release

Oct 26, 2023

Genres

Strategy, Survival, Open-World

Platforms

Windows

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