Ark Taming Calculator
Calculate the resources needed to tame a creature in Ark: Survival Evolved, including narcotics, food, and time.
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How to use this tool?
This calculator estimates the resources needed to tame a creature in Ark: Survival Evolved.
- Enter Creature Level (1–500).
- Set Taming Speed Multiplier (from your server settings, e.g., 1.0 for official).
- Choose Food Type (Raw Meat, Cooked Meat, Raw Fish, Cooked Fish, Berry, or Kibble).
- Input Taming Effectiveness (0–100%). Use 100% for perfect taming.
- Click Calculate.
Outputs:
- Narcotics – total narcotics needed.
- Food Needed – number of food units and total food value.
- Time (minutes) – estimated taming duration.
Note: All values are based on standard Ark formulas. Adjust taming speed to match your server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The calculator uses standard game formulas but actual results may vary due to server settings, creature stats, and other factors. It provides a good estimate.
Taming effectiveness is a percentage that affects how much food is needed. Higher effectiveness means less food required. It is influenced by the method used (e.g., using kibble increases effectiveness).
Yes, the calculator works for any tameable creature by adjusting the level and taming speed. The food values are generic; for specific creatures, refer to in-game data.
