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ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
Utility Tips

What is a raptor used for? raptor battling strategies in ARK: Survival Ascended & Evolved.
Speedy, deadly and agile the raptir is the perfect mount for getting around the island if you have just started playing ark. The saddle for the raptor is unlocked at lvl18. Raptors efficiently kill small dinosaurs, and can even kill a trike. Once upgraded they can take on low level Carnotauruses.
uses for pvp:
early game protection: raptors are decently strong, and a pack can take down threats much larger than itself.
Raiding? you bet! : This Tactic Will require two players on a tribe.
the first player pounces the player you are raiding.
the second player starts tranquilizing the player you are raiding.
the pounce will not let the raid target move, nor attack. the tranqs are to render this effect permanent. (cuz he'll be knocked out)
mid game uses: not a whole lot they are good for... backup mounts is what i use them for.
late game: ... what? you thought there would be a use late game? yeah right.
On mobile a taming two of three of these and leveling them up will allow you to take almost anything. Keep their inv full of food and their health basically never goes down. One of the best tames I’ve found because they’re speedy killers and regain Health at unheard of speeds