Eurypterid
Creature Guide
InvertebratesOverview
The Eurypterid (you-rip-teh-rid), also known as the Sea Scorpion, is an aquatic invertebrate creature in ARK: Survival Evolved. Released in patch 238.0, these ancient arthropods are found in the deepest waters of the ocean. While they cannot be tamed, they are valuable for harvesting Chitin, Oil, Silica Pearls, and rare Black Pearls.
Dossier
Wild
Found only in the deepest depths of the waters around the Island, Eurypterids are dangerous and adaptable arthropods. As likely to hunt as they are to scavenge, a Eurypterid rarely has difficulty finding food to keep itself nourished, even at the bottom of the ocean. An Eurypterid
Domesticated
While Eurypterids are not intelligent enough to be tamed, this doesn
Behavior
- Found in deep ocean waters, hiding in coral and seaweed
- Spawns in clusters of 2-4 individuals
- Moves silently along the ocean floor
- Aggressive when approached - will attack survivors
- Sting attack applies poison that drains stamina and increases torpor
- Cannot freely swim in open water - stays near ocean floor
- Can be lured to shallow water and even shore
Taming
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Habitat
Base Stats
Notes
- Released in patch 238.0 (April 2, 2016)
- Scientific name Jaekelopterus eurypterus - largest arthropod known to have existed (up to 8 feet)
- Commonly called
- - related to modern scorpions and horseshoe crabs
- Poison attack drains stamina and increases torpor simultaneously
- Immune to torpor itself - cannot be knocked out
- Cannot be tamed - only harvested for resources
- Spawn frequency increased by 60% in patch 238.2
- Spawn numbers increased by 50% in patch 260.0
- Can be lured to shore where they float
- - likely a bug
- In Genesis Part 2, can spawn in shallow waters and even on shorelines
- Only hostile creature that spawns inside Genesis: Part 1 Terrariums
- Real eurypterids lived during Silurian period, ~400 million years ago