10 Forgotten & Underused Creatures Of Ark: Survival Ascended That Are Extremely Useful

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is filled with powerful tames, but some underrated or underused creatures can still be extremely useful. When looking at the best tames for, many tend to look at the powerhouse options like the Rex, Reapers, and Giga. Then there are choices like the Argentavis and Rock Drake, which excel for travel purposes.

Even if they can't be as versatile as the top-tier options, is filled with tames that can be useful. This can be in a singular niche role that has less importance, or as a jack-of-all-trades that may not excel in any area. These tames usually don't need as many numbers as others or are only used a handful of times, but they can still be huge time and effort savers. They come with the added benefit of not being a huge loss if a bad situation arises, while losing a top-tier tame could be game-ending.

Though not as underused as some, the Spinosaurus is underrated in . Spinosaurus is arguably a more useful combat tame to acquire for the mid-to-late game. Though the Rex has slightly higher stats, the difference is made up by Spino's passive.

Ark: Survival Ascended is more than just an enhanced version of the Survival Evolved, with plenty of improved features and new mechanics.

This passive, Hydration, gives Spino 15% damage and a 20% movement speed buff for 30 seconds after it enters or leaves water. Compared to the Rex's buff, the Spinosaurus's is better, since the latter only affects Herbivores. Thus, for situations where Hydration can be utilized often or any semiaquatic fight in general, Spinosaurs are a better choice.

Deinosuchus is one of the newer creatures, which is the only reason its dominance may not be well known. This powerful reptile has stats that can compare to the strongest of combat tames, but is countered by its low range and speed. However, its high stats and devastating bite attack make it great for one of 's hardest biomes.

This creature is one that players do not need multiple tames of, and though it gets significantly weaker outside its home,