Equus

Equus

Creature Guide

Mammals

Overview

The Equus is a mammal in ARK: Survival Evolved, resembling a zebra-horse hybrid with distinctive stripes, a wild mane, and a goat-like beard. Released in patch 256.0, this loyal steed is one of the earliest mountable creatures available and serves as an excellent early-game workhorse and transport mount.

Dossier

Wild

Equus magnus appears to be an ancestor of the modern horse. Based on its stripes, it may be the African variant of Equus giganteus, which appeared in North America during the Ice Age, but that is pure conjecture. Its behavior in the wild is similar to that of other wild members of the Equus genus - it sustains itself by grazing, while keeping safe from predators by living in herds and outrunning its attackers via superior speed and stamina.

Domesticated

Horse and man have long been partners in survival, and this remains true on the Island. In Equus, survivors will find a trusty steed or pack animal that can carry them swiftly across land. Taming an Equus has proven interesting, requiring carefully approaching the creature in the wild, mounting it, and then carefully soothing over time by feeding it vegetables. In fact, Equus

Behavior

  • Loyal temperament - won
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Taming

Taming Method Passive
Favorite Food Rockarrot
XP for Kill 4
KO Strategy Not applicable - Equus is tamed passively by mounting and feeding. Requires Level 10 or higher. Use a Ghillie Suit to approach undetected. Once mounted, continuously feed Rockarrot or Simple Kibble to tame. Do not fall off or dismount - you will lose progress.

Drops

Hide Pelt Raw Meat

Habitat

The Island The Center Scorched Earth Ragnarok Extinction Valguero Genesis: Part 1 Crystal Isles Lost Island

Base Stats

Health 240
Stamina 560
Food 1500
Weight 350
Melee Damage 9
Torpor 420

Notes

  • Released in patch 256.0 (March 31, 2017)
  • Scientific name Equus magnus means
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