Burrowbuck is a passive tame with serious utility. It is not just a fast rabbit mount. It gives you triple jump, charged long jump, camouflage, hidden burrow space, fake trap holes, and item-safe fast travel. For PvP, that is huge. For PvE, it is pure convenience.

Burrowbuck Quick Info

Where to Find Burrowbuck in ARK Survival Ascended

Burrowbuck usually spawns in green grassy areas.

Tested spawn zones include:

• Around 24, 35
• Around 34, 45
• Top-right green regions
• Open grassland areas on supported maps

Use a Dino Finder and search Burrowbuck if your server allows it.

Avoid taming near water. Burrowbuck can flee into the ocean or rivers after feeding. I have seen high-level ones run straight into Megalodons. Painful, avoidable, very ARK.

Best Items for Taming Burrowbuck

Bring the right kit before you start. This tame is easy only if you control detection.

Put Rockarrot in your last hotbar slot.

That part matters. Passive tames punish sloppy setup.

How to Tame Burrowbuck

1. Clear the Area First

Check for:

• Raptors
• Carnos
• Wolves
• Water predators
• Enemy players
• Nearby water

If the area is messy, find another Burrowbuck. Do not force it.

2. Equip Full Ghillie

Wear a full Ghillie Suit.

Do not sprint in. Do not stand too close. Burrowbuck spooks fast.

3. Use Cactus Broth and Focal Chili

Use Cactus Broth before approaching.

Use Focal Chili for faster crouch movement. This makes the feed window much easier, especially when the Burrowbuck keeps moving.

4. Crouch Behind It

Approach from behind while crouched.

If you stand up near it, it runs.

If it runs, do not chase like a beach bob. Track the taming icon, circle around, and crouch again.

5. Feed Rockarrot

Press interact when close enough and feed Rockarrot.

In testing, a high-level Burrowbuck gained around 45% taming progress from one feed. Most clean tames only need a few feeds.

6. Repeat Until Tamed

After each feed, Burrowbuck runs away.

Use:

• Taming tracker
• Flyer
• Terrain visibility

Then repeat: crouch ➔ approach ➔ feed.

Burrowbuck Taming Mistakes to Avoid

Do not step into its burrow holes. If you fall in, use jump or attack to escape faster, but the tame may already be compromised.

Burrowbuck Saddle Level

You need a saddle to ride Burrowbuck.

The Burrowbuck Saddle unlocks at level 33.

That makes it very beginner-friendly. At level 33, you get a mount with strong movement, stealth, and map utility. That is excellent value.

Burrowbuck Abilities

Basic Attack

Burrowbuck has a normal melee attack.

Use it for small threats only. This is not a damage tame.

Triple Jump

Press jump up to three times.

This gives Burrowbuck strong vertical movement. Use it to climb rough terrain, dodge predators, or break line of sight in PvP.

Charged Long Jump

Hold jump, then release.

This launches Burrowbuck forward in a long leap. It is one of its best escape tools.

Use it when:

• A predator closes distance
• A player chases you
• You need to cross bad terrain fast
• You need instant repositioning

Camouflage

Right-click activates camouflage.

Wild creatures often ignore you while it is active, as long as you are not already fully engaged in combat.

Best uses:

• Scouting predator zones
• Sneaking past Raptors or Carnos
• PvP recon
• Moving near enemy territory

Do not treat camouflage as invincibility. Use it before trouble starts.

Burrowbuck Burrow Modes

Burrowbuck has three burrow modes:

Trap Mode

Trap Mode creates a fake or trap-style burrow.

It is best used for misdirection. Place several around your real base area and enemies waste time checking bad holes.

For PvP, this is strong because uncertainty slows raids.

Entrance Mode

Entrance Mode creates access to a hidden underground space.

Inside, you can move around and use it like a compact utility area.

It works well for:

• Hidden crafting
• Emergency storage
• Regrouping
• Small PvP hideouts
• Backup staging points

Do not rely on one obvious entrance. Hide it well and surround it with fake traps.

Gateway Mode

Gateway Mode creates travel-linked burrows.

The big advantage: you keep your items.

That makes it better than standard bed fast travel for many routes. Use it to move gear, rotate across the map, or escape pressure without dumping your inventory.

Best Uses for Burrowbuck

Best PvP Burrowbuck Strategy

Do not place one burrow and call it smart.

Build a network:

• Trap burrows near fake base spots
• Entrance burrows hidden near useful terrain
• Gateway burrows between resource zones and backup bases

Keep them away from obvious landmarks. Mix real and fake holes. Make enemies guess.

If every burrow is lined up near your base, good players will read it fast.

Best PvE Burrowbuck Strategy

In PvE, Burrowbuck is a travel and utility tame.

Use it for:

• Farming routes
• Predator avoidance
• Fast movement across cliffs
• Hidden crafting pockets
• Gear-safe map travel

Once you build routes with Gateway Mode, normal walking feels awful.

FAQ

How do you tame Burrowbuck in ARK Survival Ascended?

Burrowbuck is a passive tame. Wear full Ghillie, put Rockarrot in your last hotbar slot, crouch behind it, feed it, then track it after it runs. Repeat until tamed.

What is the best food for Burrowbuck?

The best food is Rockarrot / Carrot. It gives strong taming progress and keeps the tame short.

Where does Burrowbuck spawn?

Burrowbuck commonly spawns in green grassy areas. Tested locations include around 24, 35, 34, 45, and top-right grassland regions.

What level is the Burrowbuck saddle?

The Burrowbuck Saddle unlocks at level 33. You must craft and equip the saddle before riding it.

Can Burrowbuck fast travel with items?

Yes. Gateway Mode lets Burrowbuck create linked burrows for fast travel while keeping your items. This is one of its strongest abilities.

Conclusion

Burrowbuck is a top-tier utility tame in ARK Survival Ascended.

Tame it with full Ghillie, Rockarrot, Cactus Broth, and Focal Chili. Stay crouched. Avoid water. Track it after every feed.

Once saddled, use Triple Jump and Long Jump for movement, Camouflage for scouting, Trap Mode for deception, Entrance Mode for hidden utility, and Gateway Mode for item-safe travel. This tame looks harmless, but in the right hands, it controls movement, scouting, and base mind games.