Paraceratherium

Paraceratherium

Creature Guide

Mammals

Overview

The Paraceratherium (commonly called Paracer) is one of the largest mammals in ARK. This massive herbivore resembles a gigantic horse/rhinoceros hybrid. It is incredibly strong and can serve as an excellent beast of burden, capable of supporting a platform saddle for building structures. With high health and weight capacity, it makes an ideal pack animal and early-game mount.

Dossier

Wild

Paraceratherium gigamicus is a massive, long-necked herbivore that inhabits some of the Island

Domesticated

A beast of burden second to the Brontosaurus, Paraceratherium is an excellent worker, and is sufficient in size to support a

Behavior

  • Naturally docile herbivore - ignores humans and other creatures unless provoked
  • Becomes extremely dangerous when attacked due to massive size
  • Solitary creature or found in small family groups
  • Will protect herd members if necessary
  • Very fast despite massive size - can be hard to kite
  • Roams grasslands and forest edges at lower altitudes
  • Excellent sense of smell compensates for poor vision and hearing

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Superior Kibble
XP for Kill 48
KO Strategy Use Crossbow with Tranq Arrows leaving a few seconds between each shot. It has high torpor and can move fast for its size - kite it around or have a friend hover above with a flyer and aim for head for quicker KO. Can also be trapped near Dinosaur Gates.
Food After Taming Crops, Mejoberry, Berries

Drops

Hide Raw Meat Raw Prime Meat

Habitat

The Island The Center Scorched Earth Ragnarok Extinction Valguero Crystal Isles Genesis: Part 2 Lost Island

Base Stats

Health 1026
Stamina 300
Food 6500
Weight 850
Melee Damage 45
Torpor 1300

Notes

  • Species name: Paraceratherium gigamicus
  • Released in v215.0 (September 2015)
  • Commonly abbreviated as
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