Dododex

ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion

Toxin's last stand

Ok so I was doing the lower south cave and came across two of these. I killed the lower level one and tamed the higher level. She was a beautiful green color and I named her Toxin.

She quickly became one of my favorite tames.

Holy cow she could do everything; climb literally anywhere, had a deadly venomous bite, and overall looked awesome. We did a ton of stuff together and she ended up getting to a really high level. I decided to go do the upper south cave with her.

I wish I never had.

We got about halfway through the cave fighting our way through before we fell into a pit. There were about 10 titanoboas, 15 arthroplueras, 20 onycs, and 30 arenos. Scary. We fought our way through, but it was just too much. Swarms of dinos kept attacking and dealing significant damage to us. We were both on our last strings of health (about one hit away from death for each) when I got attacked by an arthropluera in the back, leaving me at about 10 health. I was about to die when Toxin leapt in front of me and took the hit, killing her. I literally screamed "NOOOO!!" Out loud when it happened. The amount of rage that came out of my shotgun when I killed that arthropluera was unimaginable. I probably fired way more shots than I should have but I didn't care. I'm still in pain after this, missing my Toxin, however her memory and sacrifice will never be forgotten, and I will forever know this as "Toxin's last stand." I would really appreciate a "rip Toxin" or some sort of love for Toxin. Thanks y'all. ARK COMMUNITY FOREVER!!!!

Rest in peace Toxin.