Dimorphodon

Dimorphodon

Creature Guide

Dinosaurs

Overview

The Dimorphodon (also called Dimorph) is a small flying reptile in ARK: Survival Evolved. Known for its distinctive large head and wings, Dimorphodon is a reactive creature that can be both passive and aggressively territorial. While too small to ride, it can be shoulder-mounted and makes an excellent aerial scout and swarm combatant. It attacks in hit-and-run fashion, making it a nuisance in groups but deadly when tamed in numbers.

Dossier

Wild

Dimorphodon equesica is another of the Island

Domesticated

Dimorphodon is one of the creatures on the Island that is easily domesticated for companionship, but its use in combat is also quite clear: It will hunt in large groups to seek out enemy dino riders directly, harassing them to no end, regardless of the might of their mount!

Behavior

  • Normally passive but becomes aggressive when provoked
  • Found in groups of 2-5, rarely alone
  • Uses hit-and-run tactic - darts in to attack, then retreats
  • Can take down prey much larger than themselves in groups
  • Will attack if player steals eggs or gets too close
  • Fast and maneuverable - very hard to hit with ranged weapons

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Raw Mutton
XP for Kill 8
KO Strategy Use bola to immobilize, then shoot with tranq darts/arrows. Electric Prod (100% damage) can instantly KO Dimorphodons level 27 or below. Be careful - very fast and hard to hit. Best to make it aggro on your mount then shoot from behind.
Food After Taming Raw Meat, Cooked Meat, Raw Prime Meat, Cooked Prime Meat, Raw Fish Meat, Cooked Fish Meat

Drops

Hide Raw Meat

Habitat

The Island The Center Ragnarok Extinction Valguero Genesis: Part 1 Crystal Isles Genesis: Part 2 Lost Island Aberration

Base Stats

Health 125
Stamina 150
Food 900
Weight 50
Melee Damage 23
Torpor 100

Notes

  • Scientific name Dimorphodon equesica means
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