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How to tame a raptor on Ark Survival Evolved

The raptor is one of the most iconic dinosaurs in Ark Survival Evolved and Ark Survival Ascended. This medium-sized, fast creature is highly sought after by beginners because it is easy to tame and provides high-speed transportation early in the game.

While the raptor is not the largest apex predator on the Island, its quick attacks and ability to tame quickly make it a fantastic early-game mount. You can find many videos on youtube that show how powerful a pack of raptors can be.

This guide will walk you through the absolute easiest method to tame a raptor in Ark Survival Ascended. We will cover the best location to search for a raptor, the necessary food, and the proper process to knock it out safely. Getting your first raptor is a huge step in survival.

Where do you find a raptor?

The raptor is one of the most common dinosaurs you will encounter across the Island map in Ark Survival Evolved. It is easiest to search for a raptor along the beaches, forests, and grassy plains.

You will rarely find a raptor in the snow biome or in deep water. They love to hunt prey like sheep, dodos, and other smaller creatures in the open field areas. If you find one raptor, you will often find a whole pack.

A good location for beginners is the south side of the Island, but watch out for their powerful attack. You can search YouTube for videos showing the exact best spots to tame raptors.

How to prepare to take on this apex predator?

Before you attempt to tame any creature, preparation is key to your survival. Since the raptor will try to chase and attack you with its quick attacks, you need a way to stop it fast.

The best method is to craft a bola. A bola is a simple weapon you can throw to disable most medium-sized dinosaurs. You should craft at least five or six bolas, just in case you miss your target.

The next step is getting your knockout tools ready. You will need a bow or crossbow and at least twenty tranq arrows. You will also need food for the taming process, with the best meat being raw prime meat. You can watch videos on how to effectively shoot these arrows.

What tips and tricks do I need to learn to tame a raptor easily?

Learning a safe, reliable method to tame a raptor is the most important step in the entire process. Since the raptor will immediately attack you, using the environment and simple tools will make this job easier. These tips and tricks are designed to help you secure a successful solo tame every time you encounter one of these fast dinosaurs.

  • The absolute best tips and method for a safe solo tame is to first bola the raptor when it starts to chase you.

  • Once you bola it, the raptor will instantly stop, giving you twenty-five seconds to attack.

  • While the raptor is disabled by the bola, switch to your bow or crossbow and shoot it with tranq arrows.

  • Aim for the head to quickly knock out the raptor and maximize the effectiveness of the tranq arrows.

  • If the bola runs out before the raptor is knocked out, quickly throw another bola at it and keep shooting until it drops.

  • An alternative method is to craft a simple wooden trap using window walls and a wooden ramp.

  • Lure the raptor up the ramp and into the trap, then use tranq arrows to knock it out safely.

  • Use these tips to avoid getting killed by the raptor's powerful attack.

  • This method helps maintain a high taming process speed for your solo tame.

What to do with a raptor after I tame it?

Once the raptor is knocked out, put raw prime meat or regular raw meat into its inventory to start the feeding process. The best meat will make the taming bar go up much faster.

If you cannot find prime meat, raw meat, or even raw fish meat will work, but the taming bar will take longer to fill up. You should also put narcotics on the raptor to keep the knockout level high until the tame is complete.

After the tame is finished, you must craft a raptor saddle to ride it. The raptor saddle will let you move across long distances at high speed, making hunting and exploring much more efficient.

Conclusion

Tame raptors as soon as you can in Ark Survival Evolved or Survival Ascended. They are one of the most useful early-game dinosaurs because they are fast and easy to tame.

Remember the key tips: always bola your target first, use tranq arrows to knock it out, and always use the best food possible, which is prime meat, for the quickest taming process. Once you have your raptor, you will find the survival game much more fun.