Rex

Rex

Creature Guide

Dinosaurs

Overview

The Rex (Tyrannosaurus dominum, tye-RAN-uh-SAWR-us) is the king of ARK bosses. This aggressive Late Cretaceous carnivore has massive HP/melee, stun roar, and is tamed via Exceptional Kibble knockout (saddle lv74). #1 for Broodmother/Megapithecus/Dragon armies (20+ Rex + Yuty). Ultimate tank, hunter, and PvP raider.

Video Guide

Dossier

Wild

Arguably the deadliest creature on the Island, Tyrannosaurus dominum is a killing machine. Active mostly when hunting for food or defending its nest, a good plan is to avoid every Tyrannosaurus. It is pure power -- from its stomp to its tail. It is not able to intimidate every foe with its roar, but upon hearing it, it might scare the poop out of you - quite literally. Despite being a different sub-species of Tyrannosaurus, everyone I

Domesticated

Taming a Tyrannosaurus is without a doubt the goal for any warlord or warring tribe. Tyrannosaurus is a fierce battle companion. There is a reason Tyrannosaurus is considered the king of dinosaurs (or in this genus, the

Behavior

  • Attacks anything except apex preds/mounted tames (aggros if close)
  • Roar stuns low-level foes (causes poop/stun)
  • Bulky: 2x Spino HP, good stamina
  • Sprint damages terrain/objects (Thatch, Greenhouse, Wood)
  • Massive health and melee damage
  • One of largest land predators in game

Appearance

  • Massive colorful theropod with pebbly scales
  • Osteoderm ridge along back
  • Small thick arms (heavily muscled)
  • Approximately 25ft tall, 50ft long

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Exceptional Kibble
XP for Kill 50
KO Strategy Build trap: 4 stone walls + 2 dino gates (or 3x3 bear trap). Lure Rex in (kite with crossbow tranq arrows from high ground/flyer). Body shots only (no head bonus). ~150-300 darts for lv150. Force-feed Exceptional Kibble (fastest) or Raw Mutton/Prime. Extra narcotics - torpor drops fast (0.73/s base).
Food After Taming Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat

Drops

Raw Meat Raw Prime Meat Hide Keratin Tyrannosaurus Arm

Base Stats

Health 1100
Stamina 420
Food 3000
Weight 500
Melee Damage 62
Torpor 1550

Notes

  • Scientific name Tyrannosaurus dominum means
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