Dododex
ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
Tips & Strategies
I really suggest taming 1,2,3 or as many as you can in early game because they can’t be jumped by a raptor, can gather thatch,wood, and berries, annnnd! They can also travel long distances nonstop once you unlock the saddles + they can de-seed the fruits and vegetables too. They are also pretty decent when it comes to killing low level threats like raptors and dilos.
More Iguanodon Utility Tips
These Guys are super helpful, Recommend getting one. They are mainly good for travel and melee. For example, my Iguanodon (Orange Popsicle) killed a Rex no problem and was barely damaged. Anyways, They're seeding fruit ability is helpful especially if you have a desert base or something. Their taming is especially easy, Bola and bat. That's pretty much all you need. I definitely like to call these guys my favorite dino.
A long long time ago my parasaur Jar Jar died by a raptor, and he was my main gatherer and terrestrial travel companion. But then I met RICHARD, the concerningly orange iguanadon. I love him and he’s my favorite tame, even to this day. Trust me when I say if you upgrade their health, movement speed, and melee you’ll have a great battle animal for early game (but I still use Richard late game and he does great :) ).
A must tame, why?
It's easy. Bola, tranq arrows and berries.
Best travel mount: Unlimited stamina and you can improve movement speed. Pump 10 levels into speed and this thing zooms everywhere!
Fairly tanky: It can take a beating meaning better survival chance but also good for taming aggressive creatures.
You can shoot while riding: Making taming safer and easier. Anything tries to run away they have no chance.
Berry Gathering: Good for taming or just eating.
Seeding: Good for starting a small farm of your choice.
They can fight back, fending off Dilos, raptors, even Baryonx and Sarcos.
They can jump: Good for clearing obsticals but also getting on high rocks as a vantage point to tranq out creatures such as Carnos.
They're fast swimmers: Not something you want to take in the ocean but fast enough to cross small lakes and rivers and fast enough to outrun Jellyfish. Mine can outswim a Megeladon lol.
Kibble: They're eggs make decwnt kibble which in turn can help tame decent mounts.
Basically they're awesome!