Karkinos
Creature Guide
Fantasy CreaturesOverview
The Karkinos (KAR-kee-nos) is a massive omnivorous crab in ARK: Survival Ascended/Evolved. This aggressive Aberration native (Dec 12, 2017 v275.0) can grab/hold/throw 2 small-medium tames/players (RMB/C), carries mid-size on back, jumps high, and has decomposer ability (spoiled meat heals 10 HP). Catapult knockout tame with Exceptional Kibble. #1 PvP troll/egg transport/radiation immune utility.
Video Guide
Video by Phlinger
Dossier
Wild
Karkinos Versatus is the giant cousin of modern crab species, with long, spindly limbs that remind me of the Japanese Spider Crab and a hard, stony shell. It is much more agile than its smaller brethren, but even more noticeable are its pincer claws. In an extraordinary display of dexterity, Karkinos is able to wield each claw independently and precisely. This allows it to trap multiple targets in its vice like grip, or hold an enemy in one claw while it smashes a second foe with the other.
Domesticated
Many survivors have found Karkinos to be an excellent war steed, as it can snatch enemy riders from their mounts, or grab and throw smaller creatures. However, its ability to leap to great heights and its swiftness relative to its size also make it useful in caravans.
Behavior
- Aggressive water wanderer: grabs land creatures, smashes with claws
- Fast on land and in water
- Groups found in rivers
- Can jump cliffs/rocks easily
- Independent claw control - one grab, one attack
- Decomposer: heals from spoiled meat
Appearance
- Spider-crab hybrid with 5 long leg pairs + stunted pair
- Skeleton-like legs
- Huge independent claws
- Harvestman-style head
Taming
Drops
Habitat
Base Stats
Notes
- Scientific name Karkinos versatus means
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