Sting
Strike a nearby target with the Manta’s sting.
Controls
- LMB
Base damage28
- Thatch154
- Wood84
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Manta
CreatureWater
- Spawns on
- 22 maps
- Abundance
- Very common
- Saddle
- Level 28
- Kill XP
- 4
- Taming method
- Passive
- Diet
- Carnivore
Overview
The Manta is a passive, carnivorous creature that inhabits underwater environments. It is primarily tamed for its ability to reduce the weight of inventory items while being carried by other creatures. This makes it valuable for streamlining transport of resources across long distances. It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Desmodus, Griffin, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Kaprosuchus, Procoptodon, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis for rapid deployment.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 320 | +16 | +1.35% | |
| Stamina | 270 | +54 | +4% | |
| Torpidity | 700 | +42 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 1000 | +100 | +2% | |
| Weight | 200 | +4 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +5% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1.25% |
TamingOpen calculator
MethodPassive
Base torpor700+42 per level
Affinity needed1,500+75 per level
- Taming time
- 19m 16s
- Effectiveness
- 76.1%
- Tamed level
- 207 from 150
More about taming the Manta
The Manta uses passive taming and does not require knockout. Feed it AnglerGel directly while in the water. Raw Mutton can also be used, though it grants significantly less affinity. About 40 units of AnglerGel are needed. The tame time is around 19 minutes at level 207 with 76% effectiveness. Use the calculator below for your settings.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Spawn zones
About spawn zones
Manta has recorded spawns on 23 maps: The Island, The Center, Aberration, Astraeos, Ragnarok, Valguero and 17 more. On The Island, Manta also spawns in caves: The Caverns of Lost Faith and The Caverns of Lost Hope. On Astraeos, Manta also spawns in caves: Coral Depths, Sunken Caverns, Sunken Temple and Underwater Cave 2.
Drops and interactions
Drops
Harvest yields by tool
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 230 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Raw Fish Meat | ~1160% · ~8 hits | ~740% · ~6 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
When killed, the Manta yields Raw Fish Meat. The Pick is the best tool for maximizing yield from the corpse.
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- StingLMB
Base damage28
- Thatch154
- Wood84
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- JumpSpace
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Mining DrillImmune
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Demolition explosives+50%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Herbivore attacks-40%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
- Raid creature attacks+55%
Environment & other
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-30%
- Spike Wall+100%
HitboxesHead ×1.5
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Manta has a strong vulnerability to damage from instant hurt sources, taking +120% more damage. It is also highly susceptible to spike walls and melee attacks that exploit its weakness, such as those from metal-based raid creatures. Avoid using Mining Drills, which deal no damage to it. Focus on high-damage melee or explosive attacks for efficient takedowns.
The head has a damage multiplier of 1.5x, making it the optimal target for faster knockouts or eliminations.
Can damage Thatch and Wood structures. Build at least in Stone to resist destruction.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 4
Manta kill XP
Base XP per kill: 4
Per kill
318 XP4 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Tips
The Manta takes +120% more damage from instant hurt effects. This makes it highly vulnerable in aggressive combat zones. Use spike walls or explosive traps to exploit this weakness effectively. It is immune to damage from Mining Drills, making them safe to use near it. When transporting, pair it with a Quetzal or Argentavis to maintain inventory efficiency.
This page details the Manta's taming, breeding, harvesting, and combat statistics. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding maturation tracker, and spawn map availability across ARK's ecosystems.
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