Argentavis

Argentavis

Creature Guide

Birds

Overview

Argentavis

The Argentavis (also known as Argy or Argent) is a powerful flying bird creature in ARK. This carnivorous territorial bird is one of the most versatile tames in the game, serving as a war mount, transport, hunter, and mobile crafting station. With excellent stamina for long-distance flight and 50% weight reduction for metal, stone, and other resources, the Argentavis is essential for any survivor.

Dossier

Wild

Argentavis atrocollum is an aggressive predator and scavenger. They resemble eagles while flying but behave more like vultures and condors. They use smell to find dead corpses from surprising distances, but will hunt live prey when opportunity arises. They are territorial and will chase players long distances if approached.

Domesticated

Tamed Argentavis are incredibly versatile. They serve as excellent war mounts, transport, hunters, and mobile crafting stations. With excellent stamina for long-distance flight and 50% weight reduction for metal, stone, and other resources, they are essential for any survivor

Behavior

  • Aggressive predator and scavenger
  • Resembles eagles while flying but behaves more like vultures and condors
  • Uses smell to find dead corpses from surprising distances
  • Will hunt live prey when opportunity arises
  • Territorial - will chase players long distances if approached
  • Often found soaring around mountain peaks and cold climates
  • Sometimes found in large groups

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Raw Mutton
XP for Kill 28
KO Strategy Use Crossbow/Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Arrows/Darts. When it dives, shoot and sidestep to avoid talons. They take 50% additional damage from projectiles. Lure into Dinosaur Gate trap using their aggression behavior. Rapid Regeneration Method: provoke to eat corpse, then tranq while buff is active for faster taming.
Food After Taming Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat

Drops

Hide Raw Meat Raw Prime Meat Argentavis Talon (100%)

Habitat

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Base Stats

Health 365
Stamina 400
Food 2000
Weight 400
Melee Damage 25
Torpor 600

Notes

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