Reaper Queen
CreatureMisc
- Spawns on
- 13 maps
- Abundance
- Very common
- Kill XP
- 800
- Taming
- Not tamable
Overview
The Reaper Queen is a massive carnivore found in corrupted cave systems. It cannot be tamed directly but plays a critical role in the Reaper taming process through its impregnation mechanic. Survivors provoke the Reaper Queen to become impregnated, then survive the gestation period to claim the baby Reaper. It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, allowing for underwater transport and tactical deployment.
This encounter is essential for players seeking to tame the elusive Reaper, as the Queen's attack is the only way to initiate the taming questline.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 45000 | +234 | +2% | |
| Stamina | 480 | +48 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 925 | +55.5 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 3000 | +300 | +2% | |
| Weight | 415 | +8.3 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
TamingOpen calculator
Reaper Queen cannot be tamed.
Spawn zones
About spawn zones
Reaper Queen has recorded spawns on 13 maps: Aberration, Valguero, Lost Colony, Althemia, Amissa, Bjarnheim and 7 more.
Drops and interactions
Immobilized by
Harvest yields by tool
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 500 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
Hide
Raw MeatEach harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing the Reaper Queen yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favours Raw Meat.
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Bite
Base damage105
- Thatch577.5
- Wood315
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Tail swipe
Base damage65
- Thatch357.5
- Wood195
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Impregnation
Base damage10
- Thatch55
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Roar
Base damage5
- Thatch27.5
- Wood15
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Hatchling bite
Base damage5
- Thatch27.5
- Wood15
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
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+200%
HitboxesHead ×3
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Reaper Queen takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for defense. It also takes +120% more damage from instant-damage sources like traps and explosives. Conversely, it is completely immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage and takes -50% damage from certain melee and ranged attacks. Focus on spike walls and high-impact explosives for maximum effectiveness.
The Head has a damage multiplier of 3x, making it the optimal target for efficient knockout or combat. Focus attacks on this zone to maximize damage output.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 800
Reaper Queen kill XP
Base XP per kill: 800
Per kill
63,600 XP800 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 Impregnation attack requires your health to drop below 10% before it triggers. Avoid dying during the process or the event will reset.
- It takes significant time to escape and survive the gestation phase after being impregnated. Prepare healing items and a fast escape route.
- The Reaper Queen is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking triple damage. Use them to protect your base from her.
- She is immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage, rendering industrial harvesters ineffective in combat.
This page details the Reaper Queen's spawn locations, taming mechanics, harvest yields, damage modifiers, and combat behavior. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, spawn map, and ARK's official tools.