The Argentavis, a notable bird species in Ark: Survival Ascended, stands out as one of the most beneficial creatures to tame. They prove useful for resource gathering, hunting, raiding, transporting, and scouting. The key is knowing their locations on The Island.
All Argentavis Spawn Locations in Ark: Survival Ascended
The optimal spot to locate Argentavis is at the second volcano located above the redwood biome. This area is relatively safe, with fewer aggressive dinosaurs and creatures to contend with.
Argentavis can be spotted in various regions on The Island, as depicted in the image above. Here are the specific locations:
- Near the prominent volcano situated in the redwood biome at the center of the map
- At the volcano, a bit north of the redwood area
- Within the snow-capped mountains in the northwest
- In the northeast mountains and on Carno Island
Carno Island presents the greatest challenge, while both the redwood and snowy biomes follow closely in difficulty. If you find yourself in need, giving these areas a try may be worthwhile.
How to Tame an Argentavis in Ark: Survival Ascended
The sole method to tame Argentavis in Ark: Survival Ascended is by knocking them unconscious and providing them with their preferred foods. Below is the list of Argentavis’s favorite foods, prioritized from most to least effective:
- Superior Kibble
- Raw or Cooked Mutton
- Raw or Cooked Meat
- Raw or Cooked Fish
- Raw or Cooked Prime Meat
- Raw or Cooked Prime Fish Meat
While Argentavis will consume the cooked versions of these food items, they tend to favor the raw variants for faster taming.
For an effective taming experience, position yourself in an open area using a Pteranodon, and employ a Crossbow with Tranquilizer Arrows or a Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Darts to stun the Argentavis.
Argentavis can inflict serious damage on an unprepared tamer. It’s essential to evade its attacks, shoot it several times, and once it attempts to flee, continue the pursuit until it falls unconscious. After it’s down, offer it its favored food.
Using Traps to Knock Out the Argentavis
Trapping an Argentavis is relatively straightforward due to its predictable attack patterns and movements.
Construct a small enclosure in a cleared space, ensuring the entrance is too small for the Argentavis to escape. Ideally, use a Pteranodon to guide the bird into the trap, then quickly close the entrance. Opt for stone materials rather than wood as Argentavis can damage wooden structures. Once trapped, knock it out and feed it its preferred food.
