Kibble is the best taming food in ARK, it tames dinos faster and with higher levels than meat or berries. ARK uses a simplified kibble tier system based on egg size. Here is how it works.
The Kibble Tier System
Kibble is grouped by tiers tied to the size of the egg used. Higher-tier kibble tames bigger, tougher creatures.
| Tier | Egg Size | Example Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Extra Small | Dodo, Lystrosaurus |
| Simple | Small | Dilo, Parasaur, Raptor |
| Regular | Medium | Carno, Pegomastax |
| Superior | Large | Rex, Spino, Argentavis |
| Exceptional | Extra Large | Giganotosaurus, Quetzal |
| Extraordinary | Special | Wyvern, special creatures |
Basic Kibble Recipe
A typical kibble recipe needs:
- 1 Egg (of the matching size tier)
- Cooked Meat or Fish Meat
- A vegetable (e.g. Carrots/Rockarrot, Longrass, etc.)
- Fiber
- Water (from a waterskin/jar or near water)
- Mejoberries (in some recipes)
Cook these in a Cooking Pot or Industrial Cooker.
Best Kibble for Top Dinos
| Dino to Tame | Recommended Kibble |
|---|---|
| Rex | Superior Kibble |
| Argentavis | Superior Kibble |
| Spino | Superior Kibble |
| Therizinosaurus | Exceptional Kibble |
| Giganotosaurus | Exceptional Kibble |
| Quetzal | Exceptional Kibble |
Always check the creature's preferred kibble, feeding the correct kibble gives the best taming speed and the highest post-tame levels.
Mass-Producing Kibble
- Build an egg farm: keep breeding pairs of egg-laying dinos in a pen
- Use an Industrial Cooker for batch cooking (needs water piping)
- Grow crops in plots for the vegetable ingredients
- Stockpile kibble before big taming runs
Taming Tips
- Kibble taming is far more efficient than meat/berries
- Use tranq arrows or darts to knock out the target first
- Keep the dino's torpor up while it eats
- Higher-tier kibble = fewer feedings and higher levels
FAQ
What is the best kibble in ARK? It depends on the dino, match the kibble tier to the creature. Superior and Exceptional kibble tame most top predators.
How do you make kibble? Combine the right egg, meat, a vegetable, fiber, and water in a Cooking Pot or Industrial Cooker.
Does kibble tame faster than meat? Yes, by a large margin, and it gives more bonus levels.
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