Yutyrannus

Yutyrannus

Creature Guide

Dinosaurs

Overview

The Yutyrannus (YOO-tee-RAN-us, or Yuty) is the feathered apex carnivore and #1 boss support in ARK: Survival Ascended/Evolved. This aggressive Cretaceous theropod spawns with 2-3 Carnos, has fear roar (scares/debuffs foes), and courage roar (+25% ally damage/-20% taken). Knockout tame with Extraordinary Kibble, saddle lv80. Leads 20 Rex armies to Alpha wins.

Video Guide

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Dossier

Wild

The Yutyrannus saevus is believed to be related to the Tyrannosaurus rex, but it is noticeably different upon first glance. Feathered creatures are not necessarily viewed as dangerous predators in the same light as other theropods. However, the Yutyrannus strikes fear into even the Island

Domesticated

A domesticated Yutyrannus can be a powerful offensive or defensive addition to war parties. With its mighty roar, it can induce fear in opposing creatures. Meanwhile, Yutyrannus can be trained to develop a confidence-boosting Battle-Cry which counteracts enemy attempts to induce fear, while also bolstering the resolve of allies, and may even draw wild Carnotaurus to its aid. These unique

Behavior

  • Aggressive pack leader: spawns with 2-3 Carnotaurus
  • Fear Roar (C): -50% damage/resistance, flee/panic (Terror at 100%: random run 20s)
  • Courage Roar (T): +25% ally melee, +20% damage resistance (duration stacks)
  • Wild carno ally via roar (60s, follows orders)
  • Only creature to consistently induce panic with roar
  • Long arms with 3 claws, feathered body, horns above eyes

Appearance

  • Rex-like with feathers covering body
  • Horns above eyes for identification
  • Long arms with 3 claws (unlike Rex)
  • Scaly face and hands
  • Approximately 25ft tall, 50ft long

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Extraordinary Kibble
XP for Kill 120
KO Strategy Kill escort Carnos (2-3) first. Build trap: 3x3 stone foundations + doorframes/ramps (flyer lure). Kite with fast flyer (Quetz/Tapejara) or cliff/Bronto shoot. Headshots tranq darts/arrows (~150-600 for lv150). Force-feed Extraordinary Kibble (fastest).
Food After Taming Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat, Raw Meat

Drops

Raw Meat Raw Prime Meat Hide Keratin Yutyrannus Lungs (100%)

Habitat

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

Base Stats

Health 1100
Stamina 420
Food 3000
Weight 500
Melee Damage 55
Torpor 1550

Notes

  • Released in v258.0 (May 30, 2017)
  • Yutyrannus Lungs are 100% drop - required for boss tributes
  • Walk speed: 700 u/s, Sprint: 1610 u/s
  • Courage roar is essential for Rex/Giga boss armies
  • Can summon wild Carnotaurus as allies (60s)
  • Must-have for Alpha boss content
  • Snow cave runner, transport (high weight)