If one were to tame a low level pteradon, it should be put to use as a travel bird, nothing more, for it is too weak for anything else. However. High level pteradons are excellent for fighting, kibble tamed 100+ can be used to kill alphas, in packs, or alone in niche cases.
Pteranodon
The pteranodon is a fast and versatile flying mount useful for traveling and scouting, though not always the ideal choice for battle. Knocking a pteranodon out doesn't take much, but can still be a challenge since it will immediately flee after being attacked. Once knocked out, taming is quite easy in comparison to other creatures, and with its low saddle requirements, this makes it an especially popular creature for newer survivors while still being versatile enough for more experienced survivors. What the pteranodon lacks in stamina, weight, and health, it makes up with its speed.
Player-written tips for taming, using, and fighting the Pteranodon in ARK: Survival Ascended & Evolved.
If you are on mobile and you are a beginner trying to tame a pteranodon. I recommend using dodo kibble if the pteranodon is on a high level as meat can make taming take ages. And remember to use plenty of narcotic.
When using the barrel roll watch the pteradons torpidity it could go unconscious mid flight
Bola it. Tranq it out. Have Narco berries or narcotic already prepared to be force fed to it (the torpor drains relatively fast and it is easier to have it already than panic berry picking). When I first started playing I didn’t know you select an item in your inventory and…
Bola it. Tranq it out. Have Narco berries or narcotic already prepared to be force fed to it (the torpor drains relatively fast and it is easier to have it already than panic berry picking). When I first started playing I didn’t know you select an item in your inventory and it highlights. Now if you hold down the selection it will transfer the item into the tame’s inventory. Now you can force feed Narco berries or narcotics to the Dino to keep it asleep (right trigger on console). If you have a LOT of a particular thing you want transferred in bulk (like prime meat singles) type “prime” into the little search bar at the top of the inventory containing the prime and hit the criss/cross arrow button next to it and all the prime will select and transfer all at once. Happy hunting.
On ARK Ultimate mobile my pter needed 20% of the food dododex told me (default hard settings except difficulty)
I feel like the saddle should be unlocked earlier, like level 20 or 25. 38 just seams to much cuz they are soooo easy to tame.
Best way to knock them out is to bola it, then fire 2-4 tranq arrows. Kibble is godly for taming high levels
Starfall (my pt) max level tame
He can’t carry anything (all pts suck at carrying)
He does tons of dmg
He has lots of stamina
Doesn’t have ton of health but his speed and agility always saves him (and me, I am worst ark player ever)
Overall these things are great as…
Starfall (my pt) max level tame
He can’t carry anything (all pts suck at carrying)
He does tons of dmg
He has lots of stamina
Doesn’t have ton of health but his speed and agility always saves him (and me, I am worst ark player ever)
Overall these things are great as first flyer
You use a Bola and then hit it with a club or slingshot then you feed it raw meat dodo kibble or raw prime or mutton and just in case grab some cooked prime meat
A spino just killed my pteranodon rip Ramble you will be missed
Also ty my lovely saber that killed the spino you avenged Ramble well
They are fast for flying across long distances, and not getting attacked or killed. although, they are horrible for carrying lots of materials, over a long distance, if you need to do that, get an argy.
Bola it, 2 tranq arrows into its head and its down.
Do it preferably on ragnarok in the highlands and use mutton off the sheep.
Don’t forget to starve tame it ie. ( keep it asleep and let it starve before adding the food )
WARNING~
dont send your ptera to fight another one cause they will continue to spiral upwards and fly super far in the sky, and you'll lose them. I thought I lost mine, then I found you can summon them so I got him back. He was tamed at level 150😁
Tame one early even if u just started that way it can get passive exp while u level up..
Or just do a note run if ur deseperate to run from carnos lol
HOW TO TAME A PTERANODON:
Step 1. Gather around 20 meat.
Step 2. Craft one bola.
Step 3. Make around two Narcotics.
Step 3. Bola a Pteranodon that is on the ground and use your FIST to knock it out.
Step 4. Feed it meat.
Step 5. If it gets close to waking up, exchange…
HOW TO TAME A PTERANODON:
Step 1. Gather around 20 meat.
Step 2. Craft one bola.
Step 3. Make around two Narcotics.
Step 3. Bola a Pteranodon that is on the ground and use your FIST to knock it out.
Step 4. Feed it meat.
Step 5. If it gets close to waking up, exchange the meat for a narcotic.
Step 6. Protect it from other animals until it’s tamed.
Step 7. ENJOY YOUR NEW PTERANODON!
(P.s you might not get it the first time but that’s okay!)
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This guy is an absolute unit to fight other dinos and travel, don't underestimate
Bring narcoberries or narcotics or tranq arrows these things at a high level drop torpor rates pretty fast. Not Galllimimus fast but still pretty fast. BEWARE
Also if its your first time taming or flying one don’t fly in water no joke you come off your Ptera and are stuck in…
Bring narcoberries or narcotics or tranq arrows these things at a high level drop torpor rates pretty fast. Not Galllimimus fast but still pretty fast. BEWARE
Also if its your first time taming or flying one don’t fly in water no joke you come off your Ptera and are stuck in water you have to try calling for him and he will circle you it’s hard to get back on but possible
Ps sorry for assuming it’s a he if it offends you.
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They are VERY easy to find on highlands NE Ragnarok.
To mobile barrel roll change your right or left double tap to jump/alt attack 1 in the controls
You know how the explorer notes for this looks like right? Well, I found the exact Pteranodon on the note and boy was I happy! It’s very cool to see your pt and other dinos on the notes that you find.