As someone who’s spent countless hours taming creatures across The Island and Scorched Earth, I was genuinely excited when I first encountered the Boaratos. This powerful, boar-like beast combines tankiness with surprising speed, making it one of the best early-to-mid game mounts for both PvE and light PvP.
Boaratos is a knockout tame. You’ll need to tranq it down and feed it its preferred food while protecting it from predators. It’s relatively easy to tame compared to late-game creatures but requires good preparation.
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How to Tame Boaratos ARK Survival (Step-by-Step)
| Step | Action | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Find a Boaratos | Look in forests and grassy plains. They are common on The Island and Scorched Earth. |
| 2 | Knock it out | Use a crossbow with tranq arrows or a longneck rifle. Aim for headshots to speed up the process. |
| 3 | Protect during tame | Bring strong tames like a Rex or Trike to guard it from wild dinos. |
| 4 | Feed preferred food | Mejoberries work best in early game. Later, use Superior Kibble for faster taming. |
Boaratos Abilities & Stats
- High Health & Defense: Excellent tank for early bosses and cave runs.
- Tusk Charge: Powerful forward charge that deals heavy damage and stuns smaller creatures.
- Foraging Boost: While riding, it increases berry and fiber gathering efficiency.
- Roar Ability: Provides a temporary damage buff to nearby allied creatures (great for tribe coordination).
Once tamed, Boaratos becomes a reliable all-rounder. It’s fast enough to escape danger but tough enough to stand its ground. I highly recommend leveling up its Health and Melee Damage first.
For more ARK guides, check our Best Tames in ARK Survival Ascended and Beginner Taming Guide on Technosports.
Learn more about the game on ARK: Survival Evolved (Wikipedia).
FAQs
What is the best food to tame a Boaratos?
Mejoberries work well early on, but Superior Kibble is the fastest option for taming efficiency.
Is Boaratos good for beginners?
Yes. It’s relatively easy to tame, has solid stats, and is very useful for gathering and early exploration.
