The Definitive Guide to Ark‘s Rarest Dinosaurs
As an Ark enthusiast, few thrills compare to finally encountering one of the game‘s rarest creatures. These exotic and powerful dinos spawn unpredictably across Ark‘s sprawling maps, making them coveted acquisitions for any ambitious survivor. Want to boost your chances of taming an elusive Phoenix or Unicorn? Here‘s everything you need to know about tracking down Ark‘s rarest dinosaurs.
The Top 5 Rarest Dinosaurs
Let‘s start with the creatures you‘re least likely to ever encounter during your travels:
1. Unicorn
This gorgeous, rainbow-maned equine has a spawn rate of just 1 per map, making it ultra-rare. Unicorns bestow buffs to nearby tamed dinos, so they‘re perfect support creatures for boss fights and caves. They generally appear in meadows and grasslands of the Island and Valguero maps. Veteran players suggest building a base in these areas and frequently flying over to boost your odds of spotting the mythical Unicorn.
2. Phoenix
Even rarer than the Unicorn with a spawn rate of 1 per map only during heat waves, the fiery Phoenix soars through the skies leaving a scorching trail in its wake. Its flame attacks make quick work of wild creatures and enemy structures. Phoenixes can appear on Scorched Earth and Ragnarok maps when temperatures rise. Check the in-game forecast and be ready!
3. Reaper Queen
The foreboding Reaper Queen emerges when an impregnated survivor spawns one in 5% of Reaper King pregnancies. This ominous, shadowy humanoid terrorizes the dark caverns of Aberration with its claw slashes and psychic projectiles. Encountering a berserk Queen down in the glowing mushroom forests is a truly chilling experience.
4. Alpha Deathworm
The colossal Alpha Deathworm morphs from one of the hostile Deathworms that spawn in the Scorched Earth desert. Alphas sport distinctive red glows and 3x the power of common Deathworms. You‘ll need to slay many Deathworms before finding one of these brutal Alphas guarding rare loot.
5. Alpha Mosasaur
Patrolling the seas, the Alpha Mosasaur is a terrible sight with its glowing red fins and immense strength. Common Mosasaurs are already elusive in deep waters, so finding an Alpha version is monumentally rare. Claiming dominion over the seas, its devastating tail swipe can one-shot enemy sea creatures.
Other Rare Spawns Worth Hunting
While not as rare as the top 5, here are a few other dinosaurs you won’t see as frequently:
Tusoteuthis: This giant squidsurfaces in deep waters and uses its tentacles to grab prey.
Liopleurodon: With mythical abilities like invisibility, this pliosaur roams the oceans of Genesis.
Tropeognathus: One of the fastest flyers in Ark, Tropeognathus rules the skies with aerial agility.
Griffin: With the front half of an eagle and back half of a lion, Griffins are Mythic canyon-dwellers.
Where To Find The Elusive Unicorn
As a passionate Ark player, I was determined to tame the legendary Unicorn. According to seasoned players, these are the best tips for boosting your chances:
Build a base in the meadows and grasslands of TheIsland and Valguero. Unicorns spawn exclusively here.
Fly frequently over these areas scanning the landscape. Unicorns stick out brightly even from a distance.
Have a berry taming trap ready to quickly ensnare the Unicorn once spotted. They run extremely fast!
Tame Unicorns passively by dropping berries. They spook easily when hurt.
It took two real-life weeks, but one morning I finally spotted a dazzling rainbow sheen on the horizon that could only be the mythical Unicorn! This beauty was well worth the wait – its buffs helped my dinos demolish the Beta Broodmother.
Why Griffins Are Worth The Hunt
Another elusive flyer I‘ve recently become obsessed with is the Griffin. Here‘s why you need one:
Incredible speed in the air and on land – few creatures can outrun a Griffin once tamed
High stamina for marathon flights across the map
Powerful claw attacks that quickly dispatch opponents
Excellent climbers that can scale mountains and clifftops
Carry additional creatures in their talons
Griffins only spawn in the canyons and mountains of Ragnarok and Valguero maps. I‘d chase glimpses of wings through the foggy peaks for days. Finally spotting a majestic Griffin overlooking a valley made the hunt worthwhile. Now I have an awe-inspiring mount that dominates the realm of the sky.
So if you have dreams of flying mythic beasts or bolstering your lineup with Ark‘s rarest dinosaurs, study their habitats, ready your taming traps, and get ready for thrilling expeditions! Let me know if you have your own epic tales of snagging these rare creatures. Happy hunting, fellow survivors!
