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ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
Utility Tips

What is a baryonyx used for? baryonyx battling strategies in ARK: Survival Ascended & Evolved.
I used mine, Onyx, to finish The cave in the south and get the artifact of the hunter. I know you're probably scared for your baryonyx to die, but don't worry. Onyx had around 2094 Hp or something. When it gets tranqulized, just wait until it's at 0.0 torpor. It takes awhile, but at least your baryonyx doesn't die. Because they can't fit in the artifact room, go in with a metal hatchet, and kill the creatures in there, get the artifact, and pass out. If you do, be close to your baryonyx, it can protect you. Baryonyxs can jump fairly high, and get your artifact back safely. I tributed mine, and got a mastercraft metal pick blueprint, soothing balm, and a primitive fishing rod. HIGHLY RECCOMEND TO USE IN CAVES!
I love these guys at the same amount I hate them! When in the wild, they will give you a fricking headache when going to any river. But tamed ones are really useful. They are fragile but have a kinda good melee, and their tail attack kinda scares other animals away, even the ones they can't paralyze. I use them whenever going to the ocean. 4 or 5 Baryonixs are enough to help you get ocean recourses, beating up and taming aquatic animals. They're amazing!
This creature can stun you in the water so if you find one in the wild avoid swimming because in can out swim you and stun you and keep attacking you until you die. It is also great for caving because it can fit to almost every cave if not all but it only eat fish meat so be aware for that.