Griffin

Griffin

Creature Guide

Fantasy Creatures

Overview

Griffin

The Griffin is a majestic flying creature in ARK: Survival Evolved, originally from the Ragnarok DLC. This mythical beast combines the front half of an eagle with the back half of a lion, creating a powerful land and air predator. Tamed Griffins are excellent mounts for duo exploration, featuring a unique two-seat system allowing a passenger to fire weapons while the rider controls movement.

Dossier

Wild

Gryphon Magnificum is undoubtedly a sight to behold. Many ancient myths tell of various depictions of the Griffin over the ages, but what is never disputed is its majestic and mysterious nature. With the front half of an eagle and the back half of a lion, it is as if these two creatures somehow fused together to form a superior land and air predator.

Domesticated

The idea of pacifying such a beast is nothing to scoff at. Its highly independent nature and disinterest with interacting with humans combined with its power and strength make the Griffin a challenge to domesticate. However, there have been those who are fearless enough to attempt and succeed at this miraculous feat. Once tamed, riding atop a Griffin along with a tribemate passenger, dashing through the air at high speed, is a prize in and of itself.

Behavior

  • Aggressive towards survivors and creatures
  • Often found alone or in pairs among trees or on cliff tops
  • Wide aggression radius - will chase survivors for long distances
  • Has multiple attacks: Claw, Grab, Diving Swipe, Dive Bomb
  • Dive bomb attack can deal massive damage
  • Easily distracted - will switch targets frequently
  • Wild Griffin drops Griffin Egg (100% chance)
  • Predatory nature but also majestic appearance

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Raw Mutton
XP for Kill 12
KO Strategy Use ranged weapons to knock out. Griffin has high health and torpor. Use Chain Bola or Bear Trap to immobilize. Bring plenty of narcotics. Recommended: Crossbow with Tranq Arrows (10), Longneck Rifle with Tranq Darts (7), or Shocking Tranq Darts (4). Torpor depletes at 2.14/s.
Food After Taming Raw Mutton, Cooked Lamb Chop, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat

Drops

Hide Raw Meat Raw Prime Meat

Habitat

Ragnarok Crystal Isles Lost Island

Base Stats

Health 950
Stamina 225
Food 1600
Weight 280
Melee Damage 27
Torpor 1500

Notes

  • Dossier revealed on June 12, 2017
  • Scientific name Gryphon magnificum means
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