ARK Breeding Calculator
What is ARK Breeding?
ARK Breeding is a crucial mechanic in the popular survival game ARK: Survival Evolved. It allows players to reproduce and raise dinosaurs and other creatures, potentially creating offspring with improved stats. The breeding process involves several stages, including mating, egg-laying or gestation, hatching or birth, and different growth phases. Each stage takes a specific amount of time, which can vary depending on the species and server settings.
How to Use the ARK Breeding Calculator
Step 1: Select the Dino Type
Choose between “Egg-laying” or “Mammal” from the dropdown menu. This selection determines whether the creature lays eggs or gives birth to live young.
Step 2: Choose the Species
Select the specific dinosaur or creature species you want to breed from the dropdown list. The available options will change based on the dino type you selected in Step 1.
Step 3: Enter Maturation Speed Multiplier
Input the maturation speed multiplier for your server. This value affects how quickly the baby dinosaur grows. The default value is 1, but you can adjust it to match your server settings.
Step 4: Enter Incubation/Gestation Speed Multiplier
Input the incubation (for egg-laying creatures) or gestation (for mammals) speed multiplier for your server. This value affects how quickly eggs hatch or pregnancies progress. The default value is 1, but you can adjust it to match your server settings.
Step 5: Calculate Breeding Times
Click the “Calculate Breeding Times” button to generate the results. The calculator will display a table showing the time required for each stage of the breeding process, including egg/gestation, baby, juvenile, and adolescent phases, as well as the total breeding time.
Step 6: Interpret the Results
Review the calculated times for each breeding stage. The results are presented in a clear, easy-to-read format, showing days, hours, and minutes for each phase. The calculator also provides a brief explanation of how the times were calculated and what they mean.
Step 7: Plan Your Breeding Strategy
Use the calculated times to plan your breeding strategy effectively. This information can help you determine when to start breeding, when to be available for imprinting, and how long you’ll need to care for the young dinosaur before it reaches adulthood.
By following these steps, you can efficiently use the ARK Breeding Calculator to optimize your dinosaur breeding process in ARK: Survival Evolved. This tool takes the guesswork out of breeding timelines, allowing you to plan your in-game activities more effectively and maximize your breeding success.