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ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
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What is a raptor used for? raptor battling strategies in ARK: Survival Ascended & Evolved.
Just for fun and to eliminate boredom, I have prime meat tamed 10-12 135+ raptors. So, they are not maxed stats or anything. I ride through redwood, eating everything we pass. Whistle attacking a 150 car no and watching it disappear in seconds is a blast. :) make them all the highest quality saddles you can, for armor, as well. Even better. I think I will get some kibble and perfect tame some 150s, then breed super raptors. Not going to kill tamed rexes, but definitely fun.
The best early to mid game tame. Once you get just one, your hide and meat problems are made much less difficult. A high level with a pack of weaker raptors are enough to take down most regular Dino’s and the occasional alpha without losses.
I recommend leveling to around 2k~ hp assuming use of saddles. Then maxing damage. Stamina shouldn’t be an issue for high levels and most mid levels.
Bolas are recommended, crossbow/bow is nice, but slingshot can also do the job. Just don’t expect to tame the entire pack with bolas and a slingshot.
As a travel mount they are ok. Trikes are generally better because of their great knock back and weight early on.
Typically you’ll see packs of 3-2 but you can see packs of 6-7 if unlucky.