Compy
Creature Guide
DinosaursOverview
The Compy (Compsognathus) is one of the smallest predators in ARK: Survival Evolved. This diminutive theropod is found in wetter regions of the island. While alone they are harmless and curious, in packs they become aggressive and dangerous. They can be tamed and perched on your shoulder, making them excellent early warning system companions. They also provide valuable pack bonuses when tamed in groups.
Dossier
Wild
One of the smallest predators on the Island, Compsognathus curiosicarius can be seen as a pet, a pest, or a threat. While alone, Compsognathus is not dangerous or aggressive. In larger packs, however, it remembers its underlying carnivorous nature. After a group of Compsognathus grows to a certain size, their pack mentality always seems to embolden them to attack. For some reason, Compsognathus is not naturally afraid of humans. Rather, it seems to be quite curious about humans and their instruments of survival. They tend to be drawn toward humans out of this curiosity, and then call their pack mates to help explore their discovery. This usually leads to the aforementioned pack aggression, with dangerous results.
Domesticated
Compsognathus gain increasingly significant attack power and speed when in close proximity to other Compsognathus, as their pack aggression takes over their behavior. Additionally, their distress call carries quite far, rapidly alerting the tribe and its pets to danger more efficiently, and increasing the likelihood of forming a so-called Compy Gang.
Behavior
- Naturally curious - will approach humans without fear
- Solo Compies are harmless and won
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Base Stats
Notes
- Scientific name Compsognathus curiosicarius
- Released in v224 on November 21, 2015
- One of the smallest dinosaurs in ARK
- Can be carried by humans (shoulder-mounted)
- Pack boost: +1 to +8 damage/speed bonus based on pack size
- Requires 2+ Compies to become aggressive in wild
- Distress call is very loud - can alert the whole area
- Egg incubation: 24-32°C / 75-90°F
- Drops Small Feces
- Can eat raw meat when tamed