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ARK: Survival Ascended Genesis — X-Creatures
Complete X-Creatures list for Genesis: stats, biomes, taming difficulty, and priority targets.
X-Creature Mechanics
X-Creatures exist only in Genesis Part 1 across five subcategories: Bog, Snow, Ocean, Volcanic, and Lunar. They have unique color patterns and regions. Tamed: +5% damage, -3% health versus normal. Wild: +250% damage dealt, +60% damage resistance, 2.5x tranq requirement, 2.5x XP on kill.
Tamed X-Creatures lose wild resistance and damage multipliers but keep color patterns and slight stat bonuses. Breeding passes X-variant skins to offspring.
Complete Tamable List
Bog: X-Parasaur, X-Raptor. Snow: X-Argentavis, X-Woolly Rhino, X-Sabertooth, X-Yutyrannus. Ocean: X-Basilosaurus, X-Dunkleosteus, X-Ichthyosaurus, X-Megalodon, X-Mosasaurus, X-Otter. Volcanic: X-Allosaurus, X-Ankylosaurus, X-Paraceratherium, X-Rex, X-Rock Elemental, X-Triceratops. Lunar: Various high-level combat variants.
Alpha X-Triceratops events spawn as world bosses in Bog. Priority tames: X-Argentavis (transport), X-Rex (DPS), X-Ankylosaurus (metal), X-Yutyrannus (buffs), X-Mosasaurus (ocean combat).
Taming Difficulty
Never tame X-Creatures in open world. Stone/metal trap mandatory. Bring 2.5x tranq ammunition. Clear surrounding X-Creatures before starting. Aquatic X-variants need underwater pens with air pockets.
See our X-Creatures Taming guide and Taming Calculator for knockout estimates by level.
Breeding Priority
Breed X-Rex and X-Yutyrannus lines for boss imprint bonuses stacking with native X stat modifiers. X-Ankylosaurus imprint for weight and melee on metal runs. X-Argentavis for speed and weight transport in non-fly zones.
X-Mosasaurus breeding supports Moeder underwater phases. X-Rock Elemental requires cannon knockout — breed only after establishing cannon supply chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many X-Creatures exist?
Over 20 tamable X-variant species across five biomes, plus alpha event variants.
Can I transfer X-Creatures off Genesis?
On cluster servers yes, via obelisks and mission terminal upload/download.
Do X-Creatures spawn on other maps?
No. X-Creatures are exclusive to Genesis Part 1 simulation biomes.