Araneo

Araneo

Creature Guide

Invertebrates

Overview

The Araneo is a carnivorous invertebrate creature in ARK. This aggressive spider is found primarily in caves across all maps and can be tamed passively using spoiled meat. Despite its small size, the Araneo is immune to torpor and makes an excellent base defense mount with its venomous bite and web-slowing attack.

Dossier

Wild

Araneomorphus amalgotantibus is an aggressive cave-dwelling predator. It shoots webbing to snare prey and spits venom to subdue targets. Found in large swarms deep underground in caves, these spiders rely on their numbers to overwhelm opponents.

Domesticated

Tamed Araneos make excellent defensive mounts. Their venomous bite builds torpor while their web attacks slow enemies. They can be ridden and wield weapons simultaneously, making them perfect for taming other creatures and defending bases.

Behavior

  • Aggressive - attacks survivors on sight
  • Shoots webbing to snare prey
  • Spits venom to subdue targets
  • Found in large swarms deep underground in caves
  • Does not build elaborate webs - shoots web projectiles instead

Taming

Taming Method Passive
Favorite Food Spoiled Meat
XP for Kill 8
KO Strategy Araneo cannot be knocked out - it uses passive taming. Apply Bug Repellent to prevent it from attacking. Remove distractions (other creatures, corpses). Place food in right-most hotbar slot, approach in prone position, wait for feeding prompt and give food. Repeat until taming bar completes.
Food After Taming Raw Meat, Raw Fish Meat, Spoiled Meat

Drops

Chitin 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 150
Stamina 100
Food 900
Weight 100
Melee Damage 10
Torpor 80

Notes

  • Species name means
  • in Latin
  • Immune to torpor - cannot be knocked out traditionally
  • Immune to radiation
  • Does not produce feces
  • Made rideable in Patch 221.0
  • Cannot climb walls despite being a spider
  • Has 7 eyes (birth defect/mutation)
  • Can eat spoiled meat (unlike real spiders)
  • Often found in caves but can spawn on surface in Ragnarok and The Center

Spawn Command

Blueprint Path

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Spider-Small/SpiderS_Character_BP.SpiderS_Character_BP_C'

Creature ID

SpiderS_Character_BP_C

Name Tag

Spider

Quick Stats

Diet Carnivore
Temperament Aggressive
Drag Weight 90

Can Be Carried By

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Immobilized By

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