Iguanodon

Iguanodon

Creature Guide

Dinosaurs

Overview

The Iguanodon is a medium-sized herbivorous dinosaur found in the jungles, forests, and grasslands of most ARK maps. Known as the

Dossier

Wild

Of the many creatures I

Domesticated

Interestingly, the Iguanodon

Behavior

  • Reactive temperament - won
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Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Crops (Mejoberry, Berries)
XP for Kill 4
KO Strategy Use a Bola to immobilize the Iguanodon as it has fast movement speed and will flee when low on health or high on torpidity. Tranquilizer Arrows from a Bow work well. Be careful not to kill it as it has moderate health.
Food After Taming Crops, Berries, Fresh Barley, Fresh Wheat, Soybean

Drops

Hide Raw Meat

Habitat

The Island The Center Scorched Earth Ragnarok Extinction Valguero Genesis: Part 1 Crystal Isles Genesis: Part 2 Lost Island Aberration (Aberrant)

Base Stats

Health 250
Stamina 200
Food 1800
Weight 375
Melee Damage 25
Torpor 210

Notes

  • Scientific name Iguanodon vicissitudinis means
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  • due to similar utility but requiring more effort to tame
  • Unique ability to switch between bipedal and quadrupedal stances
  • Thumb spikes used for both combat and harvesting seeds from fruit
  • Incubation temperature: 24-28°C / 75-82°F
  • One of few creatures that can be ridden while wielding weapons
  • Herd animal - will defend other herbivores
  • Very versatile early-game mount