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

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.

Biotoxin vs Narcotics

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.

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 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.

Palaeoctopus Abilities

The tame is worth the pain. It is fast, slippery, and nasty in both PvE and PvP.

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.