Microraptor
Creature Guide
DinosaursOverview
The Microraptor is one of the smallest non-avian dinosaurs in ARK. This tiny carnivore resembles a bird with reptilian features and has feathered limbs that allow it to glide short distances. Known for its aggressive nature and hit-and-run tactics, it can knock riders off their mounts with aerial attacks. While not a powerhouse in combat, it
Dossier
Wild
Microraptor Gnarilongus is one of the smallest non-avian dinosaurs on the Island. Incredibly fast for its size, Microraptor is a voracious carnivore. Aggressive towards anything regardless of size, Microraptor fancies itself an apex predator. It will attack humans on sight, especially if it
Domesticated
While not a powerhouse against armed enemies, Microraptor is particularly suited to dismounting enemy riders. Microraptor
Behavior
- Aggressive toward anything regardless of size
- Uses hit-and-run tactics - will stun then flee
- Can glide short distances using feathered wings
- Often attacks in groups with pack bonuses
- Targets riders specifically to knock them off mounts
- Will stun survivors briefly before running away
- More skittish than truly predatory in practice
- Found in forests, jungles, and redwood areas
Taming
Drops
Habitat
Base Stats
Notes
- Species name: Microraptor gnarilongus (meaning
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- Released in v255.0 (February 2017)
- One of the smallest non-avian dinosaurs in the game
- Cannot be ridden - only shoulder mount or ground companion
- Special Loot Chance: 1%
- Drops Small Animal Feces
- Pack hunter like Compy and Troodon
- Gets pack bonuses when with other Microraptors
- Can glide short distances but cannot fly sustained
- Air Attack can dismount riders
- XP for kill: 4 (very low)