The Therizinosaurus is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and formidable creatures in ARK: Survival Evolved and Survival Ascended. Despite its herbivorous nature, this creature possesses impressive combat stats and unmatched resource-harvesting capabilities. Understanding where to locate and how to properly subdue this giant is essential for any survivor looking to streamline their gameplay.
Where to Locate the Therizinosaurus
Finding a Therizinosaurus is relatively straightforward as they spawn in a variety of biomes across most major maps. You will frequently spot them wandering near coastal beaches, dense inland forests, and open grasslands. However, they generally avoid extreme environments like snowy mountains, redwood forests, and murky swamps.
Because they are territorial creatures, they tend to roam alone or in small groups. Survivors exploring areas near the southern beaches or riverbanks on The Island will likely encounter them early in their journey. Always keep a safe distance, as getting too close will instantly provoke an attack.
Preparation and Trap Setup
Attempting to knock out a Therizinosaurus without a proper plan often leads to a quick trip back to your spawn point. Building a simple stone trap with four foundations, stone walls, and ramps is the safest strategy. Stone structures are necessary because the creature's massive claws can easily tear through wood and thatch.
Lure the Therizinosaurus up the ramp and into your enclosure before escaping through a doorway. Once trapped inside, you can safely fire tranquilizer darts or arrows from a comfortable distance until it falls unconscious. Be sure to bring plenty of extra ammunition, as its torpor pool is substantial.
Managing the Taming Process
Once the creature is down, managing its rapidly draining torpor becomes your main priority. You will need a large supply of narcotics or narcoberries to keep it asleep throughout the process. Distractions can be costly, so securing the surrounding area with spikes is highly recommended to ward off roaming predators.
Feeding the Therizinosaurus its preferred food significantly speeds up the taming time and preserves high taming effectiveness. Exceptional Kibble or Megalosaurus Egg Kibble is the best choice for fast results. If kibble is unavailable, fresh crops like carrots or mejoberries serve as effective alternatives.
Utility and Harvesting Efficiency
Taming a Therizinosaurus grants access to an exceptional utility mount capable of gathering massive quantities of fiber, wood, and thatch. By investing points into specialized power or delicate harvesting, players can tailor the creature's attacks to focus on specific materials. This versatility makes it an indispensable asset for base construction and resource management.
In addition to resource collection, its high health pool and armor-piercing claw attacks make it a dominant force in battle. Equipping a saddle at level 69 allows you to ride this creature into high-stakes combat encounters. Whether you are defending your base or gathering rare resources, adding one to your tribe transforms your survival experience.
