Daeodon
Creature Guide
MammalsOverview
The Daeodon (Day-O-Don), also known as the Hell Pig, is a large mammalian carnivore found in ARK
Dossier
Wild
Daeodon comedentis is the largest known species of Entelodont, an omnivorous family of ancient mammals sometimes referred to as
Domesticated
Many tribes have made excellent use of Daeodon packs within their war parties, not only because of its fierce nature, but due to its extraordinary ability to rapidly heal itself. I
Behavior
- Travels in packs of 2-4 Daeodons
- Aggressive - will attack on sight
- Produces pheromone healing buff to nearby allies
- Wild healing can make pack fights very difficult
- Will flee if alone and hit rather than fight
- Found primarily in colder/tundra regions
- Known as
- due to aggressive nature
- Omnivorous but prefers meat
Taming
Taming Method
Knockout
Favorite Food
Raw Mutton
XP for Kill
20
KO Strategy
Use Longneck or Crossbow from distance. Can trap in small house with door - Daeodon cannot fit through doors. Bola can immobilize for easier knockout. Argentavis can grab while partner shoots. Watch for pack members - they will heal each other.
Drops
Hide
Keratin
Raw Meat
Habitat
The Island
The Center
Scorched Earth
Ragnarok
Extinction
Valguero
Genesis: Part 1
Crystal Isles
Genesis: Part 2
Lost Island
Base Stats
Health
900
Stamina
250
Food
2500
Weight
400
Melee Damage
29
Torpor
800
Notes
- Scientific name Daeodon comedentis
- Released in v257.0 on May 5, 2017
- Also known as Hell Pig or Dae
- Can be ridden and use weapons while riding
- Daeodon Saddle unlocked at level 59
- 30% special loot chance
- Drops Medium Feces
- Gestation (not egg) - gives live birth like other mammals
- Healing ability consumes food rapidly
- Group healing affects all nearby allies including other Daeodons
- Unique ability to find Rare Mushrooms when wandering