Burrowbuck taming is easy only if you respect one rule: do not rush the approach.

This is a passive tame. You feed it, it burrows or runs, then you track it and repeat. The real danger is not the creature itself. It is water, cliffs, burrow holes, predators, and bad movement.

For the cleanest tame, use Rockarrot, approach while crouched, avoid water, and bring grapples for awkward terrain.

ARK Survival Ascended Burrowbuck Taming Basics

Burrowbuck is a passive tame. No knockout. No trap required.

Put the food in your last hotbar slot, crouch in, feed, then follow the relocation marker.

If you sprint straight at it, expect it to move away. If you step into holes, expect trouble.

Best Burrowbuck Locations and Maps

Burrowbuck can spawn on multiple maps, but not every map is worth your time.

For consistent taming, prioritize:

• Open ground
• Low predator density
• No nearby water
• Easy Rockarrot access
• Room to follow after each burrow

Best Maps for Burrowbuck Taming

Ragnarok is the safest recommendation because you can grab Rockarrot before the tame without setting up farming.

Best Rockarrot Spot on Ragnarok

This spot has enough Rockarrot for taming runs. No greenhouse. No crop plot. Just grab and go.

What to Bring for a Burrowbuck Tame

You do not need a full endgame kit. Bring the right small tools.

The underrated item here is grapple.

Burrowbuck can relocate uphill or onto annoying terrain. Grapples save the run when walking around would take too long.

How to Tame a Burrowbuck Step by Step

This is the clean method we use for high-level tames.

1. Load Rockarrot in the Last Hotbar Slot

Put Rockarrot in your final hotbar slot.

Kibble works, but Rockarrot is the better value. If you can pick it by hand, do not waste premium food.

2. Pick the Right Burrowbuck

Do not tunnel-vision on level.

A 145 Burrowbuck near water is worse than a slightly lower one in open ground.

Avoid targets near:

• Shorelines
• Deep water
• Cliffs
• Predators
• Dense burrow holes

Clear the area first if the level is worth it.

3. Crouch Before You Get Close

This is where most players fail.

Run only while you are far away. Once you start closing in, crouch.

Move slowly into feeding range. If it starts drifting away, stop forcing it. Adjust your angle and keep the approach calm.

4. Feed and Track

Feed once. The Burrowbuck will move or burrow.

Then:

1. Follow the marker.

2. Run while far away.

3. Slow down near the target.

4. Crouch again.

5. Feed again.

Repeat until tamed.

That loop is the whole tame: feed ➔ track ➔ crouch ➔ feed.

Mistakes That Ruin Burrowbuck Tames

Burrowbuck taming is not hard. Bad positioning makes it hard.

Avoid Burrow Holes

Do not step into the holes around them.

If you enter a hole, you can trigger aggression or disrupt the tame. During passive taming, that is exactly how a clean run turns into a mess.

Avoid Water

Water is the biggest tame-killer.

After feeding, Burrowbuck can relocate badly. If it ends up in water, you risk:

• Megalodon attacks
• Slow tracking
• Bad pathing
• Lost taming momentum
• A ruined high-level tame

If the target is near water, move on unless the level is exceptional.

Bring Grapples for Slopes

Burrowbuck can appear uphill after burrowing.

If that happens and you have no grapple or flyer, you waste time climbing around. With grapples, you stay on pace and keep the tame controlled.

Best Strategy for High-Level Burrowbuck

For a 140+ Burrowbuck, play safe. Do not improvise near water.

Use this setup:

The goal is not speed. The goal is zero interruptions.

A high-level tame is lost by one dumb mistake: sprinting too close, stepping into a hole, or letting it teleport into water.

Rockarrot vs Kibble for Burrowbuck

Use Rockarrot.

Kibble does not justify the cost here unless you already have extra. Rockarrot is easy, especially on Ragnarok.

FAQ

What is the best food for Burrowbuck in ARK Survival Ascended?

Rockarrot is the best practical food. It is easy to farm, works well, and does not waste higher-value resources.

Where is the best place to tame Burrowbuck?

Use open land away from water. Ragnarok is one of the best maps because Rockarrot is easy to collect and the terrain is manageable.

Do you need Ghillie armor to tame Burrowbuck?

No. Ghillie is optional. A clean crouch approach is enough. Use Ghillie if you want extra safety.

Why should I avoid water when taming Burrowbuck?

Because Burrowbuck can relocate into water after feeding. That can lead to predator attacks, bad pathing, and a ruined tame.

What should I do if Burrowbuck moves uphill?

Use a grappling hook or flyer. Grapples are one of the best tools for keeping the tame moving smoothly.

Summary

Burrowbuck is a simple passive tame if you control the area.

Use Rockarrot, tame on open ground, stay away from water, avoid burrow holes, and approach every feed while crouched. Bring grapples so cliffs and slopes do not waste your run.

Best quick setup:

Follow the rhythm: feed, track, crouch, feed again. That is how you finish a Burrowbuck tame cleanly, even at high level.