The **ARK Taming Calculator** provides precise time and resource requirements for taming any creature in ARK: Survival Evolved, ensuring you maximize efficiency and preserve taming effectiveness (TE). Input your target creature’s level and your server’s taming multiplier to get started.
ARK Taming Calculator
TOTAL FOOD ITEMS REQUIRED: —
ARK Taming Calculator Formula
Food Items Required (Simplified): $$\text{Food}_{\text{Needed}} = \frac{C_{\text{Items}} \times 100}{100 + B_{\text{Bonus}}}$$ $$\text{C}_{\text{Items}}$$ = Base Food Consumption (Level Adjusted). $$\text{B}_{\text{Bonus}}$$ = Food Effectiveness Bonus.
Formula Source: The ARK taming formulas are complex, often involving Torpidity decay and consumption rates. This calculator uses a proven approximation model. ARK Wiki Taming Guide | Dododex Taming Data
Variables Explained
The calculator requires the following variables for accurate estimation:
- Creature Level: The level of the dinosaur *after* knocking it out (usually the wild level). Higher levels require more time and resources.
- Server Taming Multiplier: This is the official setting (`TamingSpeedMultiplier`). Standard servers use 1.0, but community servers often use 2.0 or higher. This drastically reduces the time.
- Food Effectiveness Bonus: The bonus percentage granted by the specific type of food (e.g., Kibble vs. Raw Meat). Higher bonuses mean fewer required food items.
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What is an ARK Taming Calculator?
A Taming Calculator is an essential third-party tool for any serious ARK: Survival Evolved player. Taming is the process of domesticating a wild creature, which involves knocking it unconscious (using tranquilizer arrows or darts) and then feeding it until it wakes up domesticated. This process is time-consuming and resource-intensive, often requiring vast amounts of narcotics, food, and patience.
The calculator’s primary value lies in its ability to predict the exact quantities needed. Over-taming can result in wasted resources, while under-taming can lead to the creature waking up or starving. By knowing the precise taming time, food requirements, and narcotic needs, players can efficiently plan their operations, minimize risk, and ensure they achieve maximum Taming Effectiveness (which translates directly into bonus levels after the tame is complete).
How to Use the Calculator (Example)
- Input Creature Level: You knock out a wild Raptor and check its level (e.g., 150). Enter
150. - Select Creature Type: Choose ‘Raptor’ from the dropdown.
- Input Multiplier: Check your server settings. If it’s a boosted server, enter
3.0. - Set Food Bonus: If you are using exceptional Kibble (high effectiveness food), enter the bonus percentage (e.g.,
15). - Calculate: Click “Calculate Tame.”
- Review Results: The calculator will show you that the taming time is now only 35 minutes (instead of 105 minutes on a 1x server) and the exact number of Kibble required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Taming Effectiveness (TE)?
Taming Effectiveness is a score (out of 100%) that determines the bonus levels a creature receives upon taming. It drops whenever the creature takes damage or eats less preferred food. The calculator helps you maintain high TE by ensuring the correct resources are ready.
Why does the calculator’s food count sometimes differ from the game?
ARK’s mechanics are constantly updated, and variables like Torpidity decay or the time between food consumption ticks can vary slightly. The calculator provides the best possible estimate based on official data, but real-world server latency can cause minor variations.
What is the best food for Taming?
Kibble is generally the fastest and most effective taming food, as it dramatically reduces time and resource consumption compared to meats or berries, maximizing the final creature level.
Can I use this for all ARK maps (The Island, Scorched Earth, etc.)?
Yes, taming mechanics are consistent across all official ARK maps, so this calculator works universally, provided you know your target creature and server multipliers.