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The new Astraeos map in Ark: Survival Ascended has launched, featuring a stunning Greek-inspired landscape filled with challenges and opportunities. This large world is much bigger than previous Ark maps and has a unique environment that requires thoughtful taming strategies. You can’t just tame a creature and forget about it anymore; Astraeos has diverse terrains and challenging boss battles that need a well-planned selection of creatures to help you overcome specific challenges.

The map’s size, along with its various biomes and tricky underwater areas, is a lot different than the vanilla game. To succeed here, you need to understand each creature’s strengths and weaknesses and how to use them effectively in this unique setting. There are many creatures to choose from, including some familiar ones and exciting new additions that feel out of Greek mythology, which can be overwhelming. Luckily, it gets a lot easier when you look at them individually.

Air Dinos Are Great For Long Distance Travel

Best Flying Creatures For Astraeos Map

In the Astraeos DLC of Ark Survival Ascended, flying creatures play a key role in the game, offering many benefits. Their main advantage is their ability to move quickly, which helps players explore the large maps, gather resources, and escape from danger. Being able to fly also allows access to hard-to-reach places like mountaintops and high caves that hold special resources and creatures.

Dino Name	Stats	How to Tame	Location(s)
Argentavis	High health, High stamina	Knockout; use Raw Mutton or Superior Kibble	Various, often mountains
Dimorphodon	High Movement High Speed	Knockout; use Raw Mutton	Various
Fire Wyvern	High health, Damage	Hatch egg; feed Wyvern Milk	Scorched Earth, etc.
Gasbags	High Weight, Oxygen	Knockout; use Superior Kibble or crops	Extinction, Genesis, etc.
Ichthyornis	High Movement High Speed	Knockout; use Raw Prime Fish Meat or Regular Kibble	Coastal areas
Lightning Wyvern	High health, Damage	Hatch egg; feed Wyvern Milk	Scorched Earth, etc.
Pelagornis	High Movement High Speed	Knockout; use Raw Prime Fish Meat or Regular Kibble	Oceanic areas
Pteranodon	High Movement High Speed	Knockout; use Raw Mutton or Regular Kibble	Various, near coast
Quetzal	High health, High stamina, high weight	Knockout; use Raw Mutton or Exceptional Kibble	Various, high altitudes
Tapejara	High Movement High Speed	Knockout; use Raw Mutton or Superior Kibble	Various, near cliffs
Tek Quetzal	High health, High stamina, high weight	Knockout; use Exceptional Kibble	Various, 5% spawn rate

Every stat table below will indicate what the dinos are best at or where they excel. Those that are average aren’t worth the effort of taming. It’s better to focus on something that does something amazing.

Ark Survival Ascended blue Dinosaur in front of blurred background.

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Many dinos can be knocked out or fed, but there are some that require specific foods. Make sure to feed dinos the foods they like where specified.

Many flying creatures have unique combat skills, making them valuable for both PvE and PvP situations. For example, Wyverns can deal a lot of damage with their elemental attacks, while Argentavis are strong enough to carry heavy loads and can even help tame other creatures. With so many options, players can choose a flying creature that fits their gameplay style, whether they need a small, fast flyer for quick trips or a bigger, tougher one for carrying heavy items or fighting.

Land Dinos Are The Most Well Known

Top Land Based Creatures In Ark

Ark Survival Ascended Dinosaur being ridden in front of statue. — Custom Image by Jorge Aguilar

Astraeos has various land animals that meet different player needs and playstyles in Ark: Survival Ascended. Herbivores like the Brontosaurus, Triceratops, and Paraceratherium are great for gathering resources. They can carry a lot of materials, making them perfect for transporting wood, thatch, and berries. Carnivores make up a big part of the land animals in Astraeos, are useful for combat, and are great for defending your base and fighting bosses.

Dino Name	Stats	How to Tame	Location(s)
Achatina	High Weight	Feed it Sweet Vegetable Cake, no need to knock out.	Marshes, Jungles
Allosaurus	High health, Damage	Knockout, use Superior Kibble	Mountains, Forests
Ankylosaurus	High health, high weight, Damage	Knockout, use Regular Kibble	Grasslands, Forests
Araneo	Radiation Immune	Feed it Spoiled Meat, no need to knock out.	Caves
Baryonyx	High health, High stamina, High Speed	Knockout, use Regular Kibble	Rivers, Swamps
Beelzebufo	High Speed, Swim High Speed	Knockout, use Regular Kibble	Swamps
Brontosaurus	High health, high weight	Knockout, use Exceptional Kibble	Forests, Grasslands
Carcharodontosaurus	High health, Damage	Drag kills to it; no need to knock out	Forests, Grasslands
Carnotaurus	High health, Damage, High Speed	Knockout, use Regular Kibble	Grasslands
Castoroides	Wood Gathering	Knockout, use Superior Kibble	Rivers, Ponds
Ceratosaurus	High health, High Speed, Damage	Hemogoblin Cocktail	Forests
Chalicotherium	High health, Damage, High Speed	Feed it Beer; no need to knock out	Mountains, Grasslands
Compy	Pack Boost	Knockout, use Raw Prime Meat	Forests, Grasslands
Daeodon	High health, Healing	Knockout, use Superior Kibble	Mountains, Tundras
Dilophosaur	High Speed	Knockout, use Basic Kibble	Beaches, Jungles
Dimetrodon	Insulation	Knockout or use Regular Kibble	Swamps
Diplodocus	High health, High Speed	Knockout or Regular Kibble	Forests, Grasslands
Dire Bear	High health, High Speed, High stamina	Knockout, use Superior Kibble	Forests
Direwolf	High health, Damage, High Speed	Knockout, use Superior Kibble	Mountains, Tundras
Dodo	Egg Laying	Knockout, use Basic Kibble	Beaches, Forests, Hills
Doedicurus	High health, high weight	Knockout, use Regular Kibble	Mountains, Grasslands
Dreadnoughtus	High health, Damage	Knockout	Extinction
Dung Beetle	Weight	Feed it Large Animal Feces; no need to knock it out.	Caves
Equus	High Speed, High stamina	Feed it Rockarrot, no need to knock out	Grasslands, Forests
Gallimimus	High Speed	Knockout, use Simple Kibble	Grasslands
Giant Bee	N/A	Feed it Rare Flowers; no need to knock out	Redwood Trees, Cliffs
Giganotosaurus	High health, Damage, High Speed	Knockout, use Exceptional Kibble	Forests, Grasslands
Gigantopithecus	High health, high weight	Feed it Mejoberry, no need to knock out	Forests
Gigantoraptor	High health, Damage, High Speed	Feed it (baby only)	Jungles
Hyaenodon	High Speed, High stamina, Damage	Pet it; no need to knock out	Mountains, Tundras
Iguanodon	High Speed	Knockout, use Simple Kibble	Forests, Grasslands
Kairuku	Swim High Speed	Knockout, use Basic Kibble	Coasts, Icebergs
Kentrosaurus	High health, Damage	Knockout, use Regular Kibble	Grasslands
Lymantria	High Speed, Flight	Knockout, use Regular Kibble	Deserts
Lystrosaurus	High health, Torpor	Feed it Rare Flower; no need to knock it out	Forests, Grasslands
Mammoth	High health, high weight	Knockout, use Superior Kibble	Mountains, Tundras
Mantis	Damage, Tool Use	Feed it Deathworm Horn, no need to knock out	Caves, Deserts
Megalania	Climbing Ability, Poison	Knockout, use Extraordinary Kibble	Caves, Deserts
Megaloceros	High Speed	Knockout, use Simple Kibble	Forests, Mountains
Megalosaurus	High health, Damage	Knockout, use Superior Kibble	Caves

Ark Survival Ascended Green Dinosaur in front of blurred background.

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Dino Name	Stats	How to Tame	Location(s)
Megatherium	High health, high weight	Knock out	Forests, Mountains
Mesopithecus	High Speed	Feed it food, no need to knock out.	Forests, Beaches, Plains
Microraptor	High Speed, Damage	Knock out	Forests
Morellatops	High health, high weight, Water	Knock out	Deserts
Moschops	Weight, Harvesting	Feed it food, no need to knock out.	Forests
Onyc	High health, Damage	Feed it food, no need to knock out.	Caves
Oviraptor	High Speed, Egg Collection	Knock out	Forests, Beaches
Ovis	High health, Wool Production	Feed it food, no need to knock out.	Grasslands, Mountains
Pachy	High health, Damage, High Speed	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Pachyrhinosaurus	High health, Damage	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Paraceratherium	High health, high weight	Knock out	Grasslands, Valleys
Parasaur	High stamina, High Speed, Detection	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Pegomastax	High Speed, Stealing	Feed it food, no need to knock out.	Forests, Plains
Phiomia	High-speed, high-weight	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Procoptodon	High health, High Speed, Jump	Knock out	Grasslands, Mountains
Pulmonoscorpius	High health, Damage	Feed it food, no need to knock out.	Caves
Purlovia	High Speed, Ambush	Knock out	Forests
Pyromane	High health, High stamina	To catch Pyromane, use Kite to water and Flame Absorb on burning targets	The Center only
Raptor	High Speed, Damage	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Rex	High health, Damage	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Rhyniognatha	Weight, Damage, Utility	Impregnation Method	Forests, Beaches
Sabertooth	High health, Damage, High Speed	Knock out	Mountains
Stegosaurus	High health, Damage, Utility	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Tek Parasaur	High stamina, High Speed, Detection	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Tek Raptor	High Speed, Damage	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Tek Rex	High health, Damage	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Tek Stegosaurus	High health, Damage, Utility	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Terror Bird	High Speed, Damage	Knock out	Forests, Mountains
Therizinosaur	High health, Damage, Harvesting	Knock out	Forests
Thorny Dragon	High health, high weight, Utility	Knock out	Deserts
Thylacoleo	High health, Damage	Knock out	Forests
Titanomyrma	Average	Cannot be tamed	Forests
Titanosaur	High health, high weight, Damage	Knock out (no food needed)	Plains
Triceratops	High health, Damage	Knock out	Forests, Plains
Troodon	High Speed, Damage, Intelligence	Tame by letting it kill your tames	Forests
Unicorn	High Speed, High stamina	Feed it food, no need to knock out.	Grasslands, Mountains
Velonasaur	High health, Damage	Knock out	Deserts
Woolly Rhino	High health, high weight, Damage	Knock out	Mountains, Grasslands
Yutyrannus	High health, Damage, Roar	Knock out	Mountains, Snow

In addition to these basic types, Astraeos features animals with special abilities. For example, the Megatherium can gain a rage buff, making it especially valuable in certain boss fights. The Ankylosaurus has tough skin and a strong tail, which makes it good for gathering resources and defense. The Beelzebufo, a large frog, has powerful poison that makes it a strong defensive creature. Keep in mind that some dinosaurs have “Tek” versions that give high-tech gameplay advantages.

Sea Dinos Are The Creatures of The Ocean

Dominating The Ocean With Dinos

Ark Survival Ascended Angerfish in front of background with greek soldiers preparing for a battle. — Custom Image by Jorge Aguilar

In the Astraeos DLC of Ark: Survival Ascended, many kinds of aquatic creatures offer various benefits to players beyond just getting around. The ocean covers a large part of the map, making it important to have aquatic mounts for exploring and gathering resources efficiently.

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Some sea creatures can’t be ridden, but they play important roles in the ecosystem and help gather resources.

Dino Name	Stats	Taming	Location(s)
Ammonite	High projectile resistance	Untameable	Deep ocean, caves
Anglerfish	High health, High Speed	Knockout tame; Regular Kibble	Deep ocean
Archelon	Very High health, high damage reduction	Feed it Bio Toxin; no need to knock it out.	Deep ocean
Basilosaurus	Very High health	Feed it Exceptional Kibble, no need to knock out.	Shallow ocean
Cnidaria	High damage	Untameable	Deep ocean
Coelacanth	Average	Fish Basket	All water bodies
Dunkleosteus	Very High health, high damage reduction	Knockout tame; Superior Kibble	Deep ocean
Electrophorus	High health, High Speed	Feed it; Bio Toxin	Deep ocean
Eurypterid	Average	Untamable	Deep ocean
Hesperornis	Average	Dead fish	Rivers, lakes
Ichthyosaurus	High Speed	Feed it, Simple Kibble; no need to knock it out.	All water bodies
Manta	High Speed, high damage	AnglerGel	Deep ocean
Megalodon	High Speed, high damage	Knockout tame; Superior Kibble	Deep ocean
Mosasaurus	Very High health, high damage	Knockout tame; Exceptional Kibble	Deep ocean
Plesiosaur	Very High health	Knockout tame; Superior Kibble	Deep ocean
Piranha	High Speed	Harvest it	Rivers, lakes
Sabertooth Salmon	High Speed	Harvest it	Rivers, lakes
Shastasaurus	High health	Feed it; Remove leeches, then feed it	Deep ocean
Tusoteuthis	High health, high damage	Feed it; Black Pearls	Deep ocean
Xiphactinus	High Speed, high damage	Knockout tame; Superior Kibble	Deep ocean

The top-tier aquatic mounts are major investments that offer great advantages. The Megalodon and Mosasaurus are top predators that can inflict heavy damage and dominate underwater fights, but they can be more vulnerable to environmental dangers. Each creature offers a mix of High-Speed combat ability, resource-gathering skills, or resilience to environmental threats, making them suitable for various playstyles and strategies.

Amphibian Dinos Aren’t Really One Or The Other

Unique Amphibian Dinos To Tame

Ark Survival Ascended titanoboa in front of background with greek soldiers preparing for a battle. — Custom Image by Jorge Aguilar

In the Astraeos DLC of Ark: Survival Ascended, there are many different types of creatures that aren’t entirely sea-based but also not entirely on land. These we’ll call Amphibian to make things easier. These dinos can be really great to catch, but like any other category, they can be less than worth your time.

Dino Name	Stats	How to Tame	Location(s)
Carbonemys	High health	Knockout; Regular Kibble is preferred	Various
Kaprosuchus	High stamina, High Speed	Knockout; Raw Mutton is preferred	Swamps
Otter	High Oxygen, High Speed	Feed it dead fish; no need to knock it out.	Near water
Spinosaurus	High health, Oxygen	Knockout; Exceptional Kibble or Raw Prime Fish Meat is preferred	Rivers, swamps
Titanoboa	Average	Feed it fertilized Giganotosaurus eggs; there is no need to knock them out.	Caves, swamps

It’s typically better for players to know exactly what they want before going out and trying to capture the best dinos in Ark: Survival Ascended. I always just try to stick to a few that I like, regardless of what they’re good for because there are so many to keep track of. If you have a preference, go after those dinos.

ARK: Survival Ascended is a reimagined version of the 2017 action-adventure survival MMORPG by the developers at Studio Wildcard and Grove Street Games. Built in Unreal Engine 5, players will return to ARK to build tribes, fight and tame dinosaurs, and brave the elements as they battle to survive in a unique sandbox where crafting and resource management is essential.

Released: October 26, 2023
ESRB: T For Teen Due To Blood, Crude Humor, Game Experience May Change During Online Play, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Franchise: ARK
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Developer(s): Studio Wildcard

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Ark: Survival Ascended – Full Astraeos Dino List