Dododex
ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
Tips & Strategies

The roll rat’s roll is by far one of the fastest (and most enjoyable) ways to get around by land, although the terrible turning radius makes it less maneuverable. It also completely demolished Wooden structures, making it very powerful for early-game pvp. Add that to the fact that it is Aberration’s only wood-gatherer, and the roll rat is a must-have for any tribe on any mode.
More Roll Rat Utility Tips
Just a little heads up, this thing's saddle has a durability bar. Guess how I found out?
Visiting ab using this armored scrotum's magical ability to blackbox itself with wood in 2 minutes. Completely naked, no weapon, no other dino. Carelessly rolling down crab river at mach 6 and poof. Ejected me into the water to get mercilessly beaten to dust by 5 karkinos, two spinos, the liquid that seems to be made entirely of piranhas, and 3 sarcos.
Make an extra saddle or two if you take this thing out.
They may not look very good, or smart, but their great wood gatherers and when they dig in the wild, there’s a chance gems (including red) come out when they resurface! And these gems arent 1 or 2 either. They can be in the dozens, so their really a lot more helpful than they look! Taming? You’ll need some honey. When they burrow, throw some honey in and… thats it. Enjoy!