Aurochs

Aurochs

Creature Guide

Mammals

Overview

The Aurochs (Bos calidisanguis) is a large herbivore mammal in ARK, added in the Fjordur update. Resembling a less-shaggy Highland Cattle, this reactive creature inhabits high altitudes and can be tamed, ridden, and bred. Drops keratin, pelt, raw meat, and raw prime meat.

Behavior

  • Large bovid species resembling a less-shaggy Highland Cattle
  • Makes its home at high altitudes
  • When threatened, stops and watches potential threats
  • Points its horns and charges after a few seconds
  • Has charging attack similar to a modern bull

Taming

Taming Method Passive
Favorite Food Vegetables
XP for Kill 25
KO Strategy Aurochs is tamed passively. Use bug repellent or approach carefully.
Food After Taming Vegetables, Berries

Drops

Keratin Pelt Raw Meat Raw Prime Meat

Habitat

Fjordur

Base Stats

Health 1100
Stamina 250
Food 2000
Weight 400
Melee Damage 32
Torpor 600

Notes

  • Real-world Aurochs were wild cattle that went extinct in the 1620s
  • Added in the Fjordur update (June 2022)
  • Platform exclusive: Not available on Epic Games, Stadia, or Mobile
  • Feces Size: Medium