Every tameable creature has one preferred kibble tier. A kibble of that tier — or any higher tier — tames it at full efficiency. A lower tier still works but tames far worse. Enter the creature you are taming and the kibble you have, and this tells you the verdict and the recipe for the tier it actually wants.
Kibble match checker
How the tiers work
ARK's kibble system has six tiers, from weakest to strongest: Basic → Simple → Regular → Superior → Exceptional → Extraordinary. Each creature prefers exactly one tier. The rule is simple:
- Higher or equal tier = full efficiency. A Rex (wants Exceptional) tames perfectly on Exceptional, and also on Extraordinary.
- Lower tier = poor result. Feeding a Rex a Regular kibble it does not want wastes most of the taming bonus and takes far longer.
This is why the calculator above matters more than a static recipe list: it tells you not just what a creature wants, but whether the kibble already in your pocket is good enough.
Kibble recipes by tier
The egg type and extra ingredients for each tier. The full preferred-creature list is built into the checker above.
Basic Extra Small Egg
- 5× Mejoberry
- 10× Amarberry
- 10× Tintoberry
- 1× Cooked Meat
- 5× Fiber
- Water (25%+ filled)
Simple Small Egg
- 2× Rockarrot
- 1× Cooked Fish Meat
Regular Medium Egg
- 2× Longrass
- 2× Savoroot
- 1× Cooked Meat Jerky
Superior Large Egg
- 2× Citronal
- 2× Rare Mushroom
- 1× Prime Meat Jerky
- 1× Sap
Exceptional Extra Large Egg
- 10× Mejoberry
- 1× Rare Flower
- 1× Focal Chili
Extraordinary Special Egg (Golden Hesperornis Egg)
- 1× Giant Bee Honey
- 1× Lazarus Chowder
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a higher-tier kibble on any creature? Yes. A higher tier always works at full efficiency for a creature that wants a lower one — it just costs more to make. Use it when you already have the higher kibble and do not want to farm a specific egg.
What if I only have a lower tier? It still tames the creature, but at a much lower effectiveness. The calculator flags this as a downgrade so you can decide whether the slower tame is worth skipping the right egg.
Where do I cook kibble? In a Cooking Pot or Industrial Cooker. Recipes need the right egg plus the listed ingredients and a water source.