Triceratops

Triceratops

Creature Guide

Dinosaurs

Overview

The Triceratops (Trike) is a large herbivorous dinosaur known for its distinctive three-horned face and bony frill. One of the most recognizable dinosaurs in ARK.

Dossier

Wild

Triceratops styrax has approximately 16 paired rows of plates along its back. This is contrary to the alternating rows on Stegosaurus fossils. Not surprisingly, Triceratops uses the spines on its tail to defend itself. While not aggressive, Triceratops will come to the aid of another nearby Triceratops. This implies it to be a herd animal.

Domesticated

A common mount for those that ride dinosaurs, Triceratops doubles as pack animal and combat dinosaur. Triceratops

Behavior

  • Not aggressive until attacked
  • Herd animal that aids other Triceratops
  • Will charge and ram predators
  • Docile grazer

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Mejoberry
XP for Kill 16
KO Strategy The Trike is a large target but can be tricky to trap due to its size. Build a trap or wait for it to walk into a prepared area. It doesn
Food After Taming Mejoberries, Berries

Drops

Hide Keratin Raw Meat

Habitat

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

Base Stats

Health 625
Stamina 250
Food 3000
Weight 450
Melee Damage 32
Torpor 525

Notes

  • Released in June 2015 (v729.0)
  • Scientific name Triceratops styrax
  • Preferred kibble: Simple Kibble
  • Can be ridden while wielding weapons

Spawn Command

Blueprint Path

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Triceratops/Trike_Character_BP.Trike_Character_BP_C'

Creature ID

Trike_Character_BP_C

Name Tag

Trike

Quick Stats

Diet Herbivore
Temperament Short-Tempered
Drag Weight 300

Can Be Carried By

Fire Wyvern Forest Wyvern Ice Wyvern Lightning Wyvern Poison Wyvern Quetzal Tek Quetzal Tusoteuthis

Immobilized By

Chain Bola Large Bear Trap Plant Species Y Trap Net Projectile