How to Tame a Griffin in ARK Mobile: A Complete Guide

To tame a griffin in ARK Mobile, you must first earn its respect by meeting one of three conditions: reaching survivor level 85+, wearing a Gold Crown, or matching the last three letters of the Griffin's name with your own surname. Once you have its respect, the creature will accept food, allowing you to proceed with trapping and knocking it out for taming.

How to tame a griffin in ark mobile: the respect requirement

Unlike other creatures, a Griffin in ARK Mobile will not eat taming food until it respects you. This unique mechanic means you cannot simply shoot it with tranquilizers and feed it, you must first meet one of three documented conditions. The most reliable method is reaching survivor level 85 or higher. Alternatively, you can wear the Gold Crown item, or if you are lucky, find a Griffin whose name ends with the same three letters as your character's surname. Because the exact level threshold varies between sources (some mention level 80 or other requirements), the safest approach is to aim for level 85+ or use the crown. Without meeting one of these conditions, your taming efforts will fail before they begin.

Finding and trapping a griffin

Griffins spawn in mountainous areas and on cliffs across the ARK Mobile map, though no official spawn map exists for mobile. Griffin nests can be found scattered throughout their preferred habitats and are large and distinct, making them relatively easy to spot as an indicator of a nearby Griffin. Use a fast flyer, such as a Pteranodon or Argentavis, to scout these high-altitude regions. A trap is strongly recommended because a Griffin will fly away once its torpor gets high, wasting your resources.

Build a trap using stone dinosaur gateways and gates. A common setup uses 4-5 stone gateways arranged in a rectangle or U-shape, with 2 gates to close the entrance and exit.
Place the trap in a flat area near where you spotted the Griffin.
Lure the Griffin into the trap using your fast flyer. Fly close enough to aggro it, then lead it directly into the open end of the trap.
Once the Griffin is inside, quickly close both gates to prevent escape.

Knocking out and feeding the griffin

With the Griffin trapped, shoot it with tranquilizer darts or tranquilizer arrows until it falls unconscious. Aim for the body to avoid accidental kills. Once it is down, apply Soothing Balm, this can significantly speed the taming process, with sources mentioning 10x and 15x balm effects. For food, use the following hierarchy: Griffin Kibble is the best, followed by Allosaurus Kibble, then Prime Meat. Place the food in the Griffin's inventory and wait for its taming bar to fill. Use a feeding trough nearby filled with suitable food during the taming process. Taming a Griffin can take several hours depending on the level and food used.

Protecting your tame and final tips

An unconscious Griffin is vulnerable to wild dinosaurs that may wander into your trap area. Stay nearby and kill any threats that approach. Monitor the Griffin's torpor level and administer narcotics or additional tranquilizer arrows as needed to keep it unconscious. Using a trap ensures the Griffin cannot fly away when torpor rises, and the Soothing Balm reduces the time it spends vulnerable. Remember: taming only works if you have already earned the Griffin's respect using one of the three methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you tame a Griffin without a trap?

It is not recommended. Griffins will flee as their torpor increases, and without a trap, you risk losing the creature mid-tame. A stone gateway trap is the most reliable method to keep it contained.

What is the best food for taming a Griffin?

Griffin Kibble is the preferred food, offering the fastest taming speed. If you do not have it, Allosaurus Kibble works well, and Prime Meat is a backup option.

What level is required to tame a Griffin?

Sources conflict on the exact level. The most specific documented requirement is survivor level 85+, but some sources mention level 80 or other conditions. Using a Gold Crown or matching the Griffin's name suffix are alternatives that bypass the level requirement entirely.

Is there an official mobile menu path for taming a Griffin?

No official ARK Mobile or platform help page documents a menu path for this process. The taming steps described here come from community guides and video tutorials, not an in-game mobile interface.