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ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
Tips & Strategies
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PASSIVE, AGGRESSIVE OR NEUTRAL?
Ankylosaurus(or anky, as they are more commonly called) are very tanky, relatively small dinosaurs. They are docile, which means they attack only when provoked. MAKE SURE to maintain distance, as that big boulder can tear through you! THE EASIEST way is through tranq arrows, as these dinos are not strong enough to really waste tranq darts on.
TAMING
The easiest way to tame it is through tranqs(like i said). Arrows from a crossbow or even an ascendant bow (cough cough mobile players) are enough to knock this lil beast. Feed any fruit or vegetable(rare ones increase taming speed such as rockarrot, savoroot or longrass) or even kibble. Wait for a bit and bingo, you got an anky!
USES
These guys are BEASTS at harvesting metal and flint, and while only unlocking their saddle at LEVEL 36, these guys are great early game gatherers to create your needed smithy tools and fabricated tools. They also have an 85% WEIGHT REDUCTION on metal, which make them great for transporting metal over decent distances. I say decent because of their abysmal speed, which is only fair because of their bulkiness. THE BEST way to go on metal runs with these guys is with an Argy. Now, they don’t unlock early, so be wary, but Argies have a 50% WEIGHT REDUCTION on ores, because they have a smithy on their back, so, pick up your Anky with your Argy and start the metal runs!
Hope this helps!
Kryonis
More Ankylosaurus Taming & KO Tips
Shoot it in the face whilst going backwards there to slow to reach you when it runs away go in front of it and carry on shooting it in the face with tranqs.
1. Get tranq arrows and a crossbow
2. Find an anky of your desire
3. Shoot it in the head while walking backwards (they're slow so you can just walk while shooting)
4. When it runs away chase after it and shoot it
5. It'll be knocked out.
6. Feed it recommend food and any narcos if needed.
7. Congratulations!
They get about 3x more metal than you! And depending on the level they can easily kill Raptors and other small predators.
They're found almost everywhere
Beaches, highlands, chalk hills, green forest, I've even see some near desert.
If you're breeding Ankys 100 berrys last 19:32
So you got enough time for a poo
⏫⏫to help new people!
Ankylosaurus-
Ah yes… while lookin like a endgame creature! It is infact a starter creature! It’s strong but slow. With also a large health pool. I think slowness is worth it! But you can pair them with many creatures like argentavis!
Taming Food-
I recommend using Mejoberries if you are just starting playing on the map. I recommend if you can do regular kibble!
Taming-
Slingshots possible! But not recommended! Use tranq darts or arrows! But use darts if it’s high level! Do not use darts on low levels!
⏫⏫to help new people!
Pump melee granted your going to encumber faster but the metal you get out of a rock is higher
Don't let your stupid tribe mates touch these. Ive blown through seven in a week.
If you think the mountains are too dangerous
Just go to the Herbivour Island
Its the small island in the south east of the map
You can carry these things with Argentavis, Like so other people can see.
How to tame a anky!! :O
This Guide applies to The Island only.
First of all, let’s talk about the utilities of a Anky. They are amazing metal gatherers! It also has a weight reduction to metal. So any time you run out of metal, (which for me i run out of metal all the time) use an anky!
Now here is what you need to tame one:
- 10-20 Tranq arrows and a bow/crossbow (varies on the level)
-Berries and/or kibble
A couple notes about taming:
You won’t need any bolas, but if you want you could bring a big bear trap. Even though it’s unnecessary.
Also It’s torpor drops really slowly. So narcotics aren’t usually needed.
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Now you maybe be wondering, where do I find this dude? One spot is on herbivore island. It’s way on the right side of the island. On your map it sticks out in the ocean. Another place is the Red Woods. And only go there if you are DESPERATE. It is near the area where the swamps and red woods meet. There are tons of other spots and you can find them on YouTube
Now how do you tame a anky?
Well once you have gathered all of your items you will need need to find your anky, shoot it and walk backward while shooting your tranqs. It won’t take very many tranqs, depending on the level. But then its knocked out! Now feed the berries or kibble of your choice and boom! You have a anky!!
My name is Etheral and my last tip was on the Carno!
For a low lvl player a lvl 1-45 is good enough to get you going but when you get the kibble a lvl 116-120/150 should be your main goal. High damage means more metal per hit & weight is your 2nd most useful stat to carry more. P.s taming a lvl 145 ankly now ;)