Here’s my way of taming a reaper in Ark survival EVOLVED:

Trap:

This trap is a design by Captain Fatdog, one of the easiest and most reliable ways to catch a Reaper. For a visual guide, search ‘Captain Fatdog Reaper Trap Ark Survival Evolved’ on YouTube — it should be the first result.

Trap Materials:

• 8 × Stone Triangle Foundations

• 8 × Stone Double Doorframes

• 6 × Stone Stairs

• 8 × Stone Triangle Ceilings

• 1–2 Charge Light sources (e.g. Lanterns)

Recommended Gear:

• Multiple Hazard Suits (Reapers shred durability fast)

• Magnifying Glass (to track health — must be ≤2k for impregnation)

• Pump-Action Shotgun (backup safety weapon)

• Light Pet (Nameless control)

• Strong Tame (Rock Drake is best, Spino is a good alternative)

• Riot Shield (to block Reaper attacks)

Process:

1. Use your tame to damage the Reaper Queen below 2k HP (I usually bring it down to ~1k so it doesn’t regen immediately).

2. Once she’s low, turn off Charge Lanterns but keep your light pet active. Position the light pet carefully — far enough to avoid weakening the Queen, but close enough to keep Nameless away.

3. Stand near the Queen with your shield raised until she picks you up. If she plans to impregnate, she’ll roar, sniff you, and then grab. (She can miss sometimes — be patient.)

4. After impregnation, immediately return to your tame and kill her to collect Reaper Pheromone Glands. Swap to a fresh Hazard Suit right after.

Aftercare:

• Build a 1×2 enclosed room (2 walls high + roof) for the birth.

• Eat a Pheromone Gland before the baby spawns.

• Aim for 75 (max) imprint to boost the baby’s level.

• Note: the Reaper’s level = Queen’s level + your imprint bonus.

• Baby will die instantly in radiation zones (during pregnancy), so keep it protected.