0ARK Survival Ascended Tame Palaeoctopus Guides: Saddle Unlock, abilities and Beach Grab-feeding
The Palaeoctopus is not a normal knockout tame. The safest method right now is to find one near shore, let it grab you, feed Biotoxin during the correct bite window, then finish the tame after it knocks out.
Deep-water chasing is a trap. It runs too fast. Work the beach.
- Palaeoctopus Taming Method
- Best Tested Method: Beach Grab-Feeding
- Where to Find Palaeoctopus
- What to Bring
- Biotoxin vs Narcotics
- How to Feed Palaeoctopus Correctly
- Correct Feeding Cue
- Real Taming Numbers
- After Knockout: What Food to Use
- Common Palaeoctopus Taming Mistakes
- Feeding Too Early
- Chasing It in Deep Water
- Starting Without Healing
- Ignoring Nearby Predators
- Struggling Out Too Soon
- Palaeoctopus Saddle
- Palaeoctopus Abilities
- FAQ
- How do you tame Palaeoctopus in ARK Survival Ascended?
- What is the best item for taming Palaeoctopus?
- Can you tame Palaeoctopus underwater?
- Why is Palaeoctopus not eating?
- What level is the Palaeoctopus saddle?
- Summary
Palaeoctopus Taming Method
Best Tested Method: Beach Grab-Feeding
| Step | Action | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Find one near shore / shallow beach | Easier to trigger the grab |
| 2 | Clear nearby threats | You cannot fight freely while grabbed |
| 3 | Carry Biotoxin | Best torpor item tested |
| 4 | Let it grab you | Do not struggle out |
| 5 | Feed during screen shake | Wrong timing causes damage |
| 6 | Repeat until knockout | Higher levels take many feeds |
| 7 | Add food to inventory | Finish like a knockout tame |
The whole tame is a timing check. Wait for the real bite. Feed too early and you get punished.
Where to Find Palaeoctopus
Look around coastal water, beaches, rocky shorelines, and shallow ocean edges.
The best target is one that is:
- Walking near land
- Reared up on the beach
- Camouflaged like a rock
- Sitting close enough to grab you
Avoid open-water tames when possible. In deep water, Palaeoctopus can bolt away at ridiculous speed. Unless you already have top-tier water mobility, you'll waste time chasing a living missile.
What to Bring
Do not start this tame empty-handed. It deals steady suffocation damage while holding you.
| Item | Recommended Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Biotoxin | 50–150+ | Best torpor gain |
| Narcotics | Backup stack | Works, but slower |
| Medical Brews | 10–30 | Covers suffocation damage |
| Good armor | 1 set | Helps if beach gets messy |
| Weapon / mount | 1 | Clear predators first |
| Kibble / Prime Meat | Several stacks | Post-knockout food |
Biotoxin vs Narcotics
| Item | Usefulness | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Biotoxin | High | Best option |
| Narcotics | Medium | Usable backup |
| Black Pearls | Inconsistent | Not reliable |
| Kibble / Meat | Post-knockout only | Bring for final tame |
For high-level Palaeoctopus, use Biotoxin. Narcotics stretch the tame longer, which means more health lost.
How to Feed Palaeoctopus Correctly
Once grabbed, the Palaeoctopus will squeeze, fake bite, and pull you in.
Only feed during the strong bite animation.
Correct Feeding Cue
Feed when:
- The screen shakes
- The bite looks stronger than the small nibbles
- The prompt appears during the pull-in motion
Do not spam the feed key. The small bites are bait.
If you feed at the wrong time, you take damage and lose tempo. If you feed correctly, the Palaeoctopus gains torpor.
Real Taming Numbers
A tested Level 95 Palaeoctopus needed roughly 13,000 torpor.
| Test Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Wild level | 95 |
| Torpor needed | Around 13,000 |
| Player health before | Around 570 |
| Player health after | Around 300+ |
| Healing used | None |
| Best item | Biotoxin |
This means the tame is survivable without healing at mid levels, but that is not the smart play. Bring Medical Brews, especially for high-level tames.
After Knockout: What Food to Use
Once torpor fills, the Palaeoctopus knocks out. Then it behaves like a standard unconscious tame.
Put food in its inventory.
Best options to carry:
| Food | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kibble | Safest first option |
| Prime Meat | Good backup |
| Fish-based food | Worth testing |
| Extra stacks | Prevents failed tame |
Food preference may change with patches. Bring multiple options instead of gambling on one.
Common Palaeoctopus Taming Mistakes
Feeding Too Early
This is the biggest fail point. Wait for the screen shake. Small bites are not the real feed window.
Chasing It in Deep Water
Bad plan. It can sprint away insanely fast. Find one near shore instead.
Starting Without Healing
A high-level one can chew through your health. Bring Medical Brews.
Ignoring Nearby Predators
You are helpless while grabbed. Clear the beach first.
Struggling Out Too Soon
You can break free, but it resets the flow. Only escape if you are about to die or the area becomes unsafe.
Palaeoctopus Saddle
The Palaeoctopus saddle unlocks at Level 65 and is crafted in a Smithy.
| Saddle Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Unlock level | 65 |
| Crafting station | Smithy |
| Main role | Riding, combat, ocean travel |
| Resource type | Includes metal |
Palaeoctopus Abilities
The tame is worth the pain. It is fast, slippery, and nasty in both PvE and PvP.
| Ability | Effect | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Super Swim | High-speed underwater dash | Ocean travel |
| Grab | Picks up small targets | Control |
| Suffocate | Drains oxygen / damages target | Killing held enemies |
| Slam | Smashes grabbed target | Burst damage |
| Throw | Launches target away | Displacement |
| Climb | Sticks to surfaces | Land mobility |
| Camouflage | Blends into terrain | Ambush / hiding |
| Pressure Pulse | Underwater pulse attack | Damage / slow effect |
| Prismatic Ink | Generates dye material | Utility |
The standout ability is Super Swim. It makes the Palaeoctopus one of the fastest ocean mounts in ARK Survival Ascended.
FAQ
How do you tame Palaeoctopus in ARK Survival Ascended?
Find one near shore, let it grab you, then feed Biotoxin during the screen-shake bite. Repeat until it knocks out, then place food in its inventory.
What is the best item for taming Palaeoctopus?
Biotoxin is the best tested item for the grab-feeding phase. Narcotics work as backup but take longer.
Can you tame Palaeoctopus underwater?
You can try, but it is not recommended. In deep water, Palaeoctopus often flees at extreme speed. Shore taming is much safer.
Why is Palaeoctopus not eating?
You are probably feeding too early. Wait for the strong bite animation and screen shake before pressing the feed key.
What level is the Palaeoctopus saddle?
The Palaeoctopus saddle unlocks at Level 65 and is crafted in a Smithy.
Summary
The best way to tame Palaeoctopus in ARK Survival Ascended is simple:
1. Find one near shore.
2. Clear the area.
3. Bring Biotoxin and Medical Brews.
4. Let it grab you.
5. Feed only during the screen shake.
6. Repeat until knockout.
7. Add food and guard the tame.
Do not chase it in open water. Do not spam feed. Do not start without healing.
Tame it clean, saddle it at Level 65, and you get one of the strongest ocean mobility creatures in the game.
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