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ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
Utility Tips

What is a pteranodon used for? pteranodon utility tips and strategies in ARK: Survival Ascended & Evolved.
The pteranodon using barrel roll while using a spyglass is a great tip as it insta kills any creature. But this works for every creature. I have killed an alpha carno using a rex in 10 sec with this trick. Just attack then quickly use the spyglass. But be careful when using this trick because sometimes the creature can also deal more damage when ur using the spyglass!
Jurassic Bio: Pteranodon
Name means: Soaring Tooth
Period: Late Cretaceous
Diet: Carnivore/Piscivore
Height: 6ft
Length: 16ft
Wingspan: 25ft
Description: Pteranodon, often called Pterodactyl by mistake, is by far, the most iconic of pterosaurs. While commonly referred to as Flying Dinosaurs, Pteranodon was not a dinosaur. As said before, it is a pterosaur (flying prehistoric reptiles).
— The Wyvern King tm
Scout:
Any level up Ptera will do as the only stat you need to level up is movement speed. Good for getting around very fast.
Transport:
A high level Ptera is recommended. Can be used to quickly transport resources back to base. I recommend leveling up weight to 300-350 and put the rest of the points into movement speed. 300-350 weight will ensure that you can carry a full stack of 200 metal, saddle and tools without being encumbered. Works great with an ankylo at the mining site or a character with high amounts of melee.
Meat Gatherer:
A high level Ptera is preferred. Level up stamina to 2k, movement speed to 160-180% and put the rest into melee. This makes harvesting prime easy as you can quickly fly it back to base before it spoils. Level up weight as needed.