Creatures - Taming, uses & roles in ARK: Survival Ascended
Creatures are at the heart of ARK: Survival Ascended. Tamed dinos assume roles such as fighters, collectors or transporters.
Taming
- Knockout-Taming: Stun + feed
- Passive Taming: Direct feeding
- Special methods: Traps, honey, special food
- Effectiveness: Better food = better starting values
Areas of application
- Fighter → Rex, Spino, Therizino
- Collector → Ankylosaurus, Doedicurus, Beelzebufo
- Transporter → Argentavis, Quetzal, Pteranodon
- Defense → Stego, Spino, Therizino
- Specialists → Achatina, Paracer, Kaprosuchus
Comparison table by role
| Role | Example creatures | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter | Rex, Spino, Therizino | High damage, boss fights, PvP | High resource requirements, long taming time |
| Gatherer | Ankylosaurus, Doedicurus, Beelzebufo | Efficient farming (metal, stone, cement paste) | Slow, limited combat value |
| Transporter | Argentavis, Quetzal, Pteranodon | Transport large loads, fly over obstacles | Vulnerable to PvP, often slower |
| Defenders | Stego, Spino, Therizino | Strong defense, base guard | Can cover large areas with difficulty |
| Specialists | Achatina, Paracer, Kaprosuchus | Unique abilities (cement paste, mobile bases) | Niche use, hard to hold |
Conclusion
Tamed creatures are the key to progress. If you use them wisely, you can master PvE, PvP and survival.
