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Taming an Argentavis inArk: Survival Evolvedis a challenge.
Your survivor must gain a few more levels before trying to tame one.
If you are at the right level, try this mount.
The rewards of having an Argentavis in your stable are worth the trouble of finding and taming one.
It is a majestic-looking addition to your dinosaur stable.
It is also seriously durable and able to do as much damage as it can take from enemies.
How To Prepare For The Argentavis
Taking on an Argentavisis a difficult task.
It can also bejust as dangerous even if you are of the right level.
Youll need toprepare for the hunt.
Items
Usage
Weapons
Equip aLongneck Rifle or Crossbow.
Bring someTranq Darts or Arrowsalong.
Narcotics
Forkeeping the Argentavis knocked outuntil it’s tamed.
Narcoberries are among the most basic things to use.
Raw Meat, Superior Kibble
Youll need these totame the Argentaviswhen its knocked out.
Kibbles work faster, but Raw Meats will also do.
Trap Materials
see to it youcraft Stone structureslike Double Doorways and Double Doors.
Youll need them for the trap.
They frequentmountainous and snowy regionsin the ARK.
How To Trap The Argentavis
The Argentavis is aflying, agile creature.
You have totrap it to capture it.
It will help you tame it faster and make capturing it easier.
There aremany ways to trapthe prehistoric raptor, butthe Doorway trapremains the most basic and effective.
It shouldstand on a Stone Platform with a Stone Trapdooras roofing.
Place Stone (or Wood) Fences on either side.
Your smaller dino (a Pteranodon) should beable to fly through.
The Argentavis shouldn’t be able to follow through.
Luring
Fly to the Argentavis andtrick it to follow you.
you’ve got the option to optionallyuse a baitto lure it into the traps.
see to it tostay in front of itso its attention towards you lures it into the trap.
Build these toolsto knock the Argentavis out.
confirm thatyouve researched these itemsbefore going to capture the creature.
Tools
Definition
Bows/Crossbow
you’re free to use thisif you want to capture an Argentavis earlyin the game.
verify tobring plenty of tranq arrows!
Longneck Rifle
For advanced players.
Remember tocarry extra darts.
You must monitor the Argentavis torpor levels.
If it looks like its about to wake up, use additional tranquilizers.
you might also planhow to care for itonce its among your stable of dinos.
Among the three,Kibble is the most effective feedto speed up the taming.
Use Narcotics
You canuse Narcoticsto keep the Argentavis knocked out.
Aquicker and easier wayis to also use Narcoberries.Keep an eye on its torporand feed these as needed.
Bring extra, as well, just in case.
When youvesuccessfully named your new Argentavis, its time to keep it safe!
Yournew dino and mount should be well-equippedfor the many fights ahead.
Equipment
Argentavis Saddle
You canput a saddleon your Argentavis.
This saddle lets youride, control, and craft itemson the go.
You should keep leveling it up with a focus onweight,stamina, andmelee damage.
As you hunt, you should alsokeep it safefrom predators and other threats.
