Fantasy
Karkinos
Karkinos versatus
Also known as Cave Crab, Crab
- Tameable
- Rideable
- Rider can use weapons
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Era
- Unknown
- Drag weight
- 450
Where it spawns
- Very common
- Common
- Uncommon
- Very uncommon
- Rare
- Very rare
Spawn areas mined from the game files by the ARK Wiki; Ascended data where the wiki has it. Creatures roam a little outside their areas.
Base stats and growth
| Stat | Base | Per wild level | Per tamed level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 1,200 | +240 | +5.4% |
| Stamina | 600 | +60 | +10.0% |
| Oxygen | 200 | — | — |
| Food | 5,000 | +500 | +10.0% |
| Weight | 800 | +16 | +4.0% |
| Melee | 50 | +2.5 | +1.7% |
| Move Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
| Torpidity | 800 | +40 | — |
Dossier
In the wild
Karkinos Versatus is the giant cousin of modern crab species, with long, spindly limbs that remind me of the Japanese Spider Crab and a hard, stony shell. It is much more agile than its smaller brethren, but even more noticeable are its pincer claws. In an extraordinary display of dexterity, Karkinos is able to wield each claw independently and precisely. This allows it to trap multiple targets in its vice like grip, or hold an enemy in one claw while it smashes a second foe with the other.
Once tamed
Many survivors have found Karkinos to be an excellent war steed, as it can snatch enemy riders from their mounts, or grab and throw smaller creatures. However, its ability to leap to great heights and its swiftness relative to its size also make it useful in caravans.
Taming
- Method
- Knockout
- Preferred kibble
- Exceptional
Saddle
Karkinos Saddle
Unlocks at level 65, 25 armor
Crafting cost
- Hide
- 170
- Fiber
- 225
- Fungal Wood
- 200
- Blue Gem or Blue Crystalized Sap
- 80
Crafted in Smithy, Argentavis Saddle, Castoroides Saddle, Thorny Dragon Saddle, Tek Replicator, Exo-Mek
On the ARK Wiki
Technical
- Entity ID
Crab_Character_BP_C- Cloneable
- Yes