Lystrosaurus
Creature Guide
SynapsidsOverview
The Lystrosaurus (Liss-tro-sore-us) is a small mammal-like reptile found in ARK: Survival Evolved. Known for its exceptional resilience and rapid recovery from torpor and damage, this loyal creature is an excellent addition to any tribe. Its most valuable trait is its ability to provide an XP boost to nearby tribe members, making it perfect for leveling up hunting parties.
Dossier
Wild
Lystrosaurus amicifidelis is a small herbivore, common to much of the Island. Only about two feet long, it is not high on the food chain, and eats small plant life. The Island
Domesticated
Not surprisingly, Lystrosaurus is an extremely loyal pet once tamed. It
Behavior
- Passive creature that walks around aimlessly
- Flee when attacked, but very slowly
- Will attack if player steals its egg
- Immune to poison from insects
- Recovers torpor and health faster than most creatures
- Extremely loyal - bonds strongly with tamer
Taming
Drops
Habitat
Base Stats
Notes
- Dossier revealed early in ARK development
- Name means
- - named for their powerful forelimbs
- Real Lystrosaurus lived during Late Permian to Early Triassic period
- One of few creatures known to have survived the Permian-Triassic extinction event
- Despite being a passive tame, has surprisingly high torpor recovery
- Can damage Thatch, Greenhouse, and Wooden structures
- Lays Lystro Eggs which can be incubated
- Jen (ARK developer) famously called them