Dragon is one of the strongest bosses in ARK or you can say it is the strongest boss in the main bosses group of ARK. Dragon is the only powerful boss in ARK that can be sometimes impossible to defeat due to its immense power.
So, that’s why we have made this guide for you. We are mainly going to see all the stats of this boss and see some strategies as well that can help us in defeating it. Dragon is so powerful that sometimes the dinos are not enough to defeat it. So, you have to take some weapons with you.
Being a Dragon, it can spit fire which is one crazy move of it. Nobody wants to be the target of its fire spit. So, sit tight, and let’s get straight into the content.
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ARK Dragon Guide
The Dragon boss can be accessed on three different maps and that includes the Island, Ragnarok, and Valguero. Each map has a different arena. The Island has the Dragon Arena, Ragnarok has the Ragnarok Arena, and Valguero has the Forsaken Oasis.
Here are the complete details of Dragon.
Entering the Arena
Any of the three arenas can be accessed by using a Supply Crate or Obelisk which is spread around the map. You can interact with any one of these and use them to create teleportation for the arena. But to create a teleportation you will need to use the Tribute Item. These items include Artifacts and other stuff. You will need to use any one of these Tribute Items.
However, you don’t need to use all of the tribute items. You can either use an artifact or any other item from the list below.
- Artifact of the Cunning
- Artifact of the Immune
- Artifact of the Skylord
- Artifact of the Strong
- Allosaurus Brain
- Basilosaurus Blubber
- Giganotosaurus Heart
- Tusoteuthis Tentacle
- Tyrannosaurus Arm
- Yutyrannus Lungs
All of these items are obtained from different tasks and activities in the game. Sometimes, they can be found in Supply Crates or Loot Boxes.
Base Stats of Dragon
The Dragon has the highest base stats among all 6 main bosses in ARK. It is the strongest one of all because it has the highest number of health points. Even it has more stamina, food, and speed stats. So, you can expect a high level of aggressiveness from it.
The Dragon can quickly move around the arena as it can fly. And while it is in mid-air, you can expect attacks from it. Especially, the Fire Breath attack. Even from the air, it can do a lot of damage.
Attacking Techniques
The most considerable attack of Dragon is its Fire Breath. This is an extremely dangerous attack. This attack alone can deal up to 2000 damage which is a lot. And this is just in a single turn. The Dragon can use Fire Breath every 10 seconds.
Moreover, it has some melee attacks which can also do some serious damage to its target. In all cases, you must avoid its attack to stay in the arena for a longer period.
Weakness
Like all the other bosses, Dragon also has a weakness. It lies on its back. Players can do the maximum damage to the Dragon when they attack its back. Moreover, the Dragon gets stuck in the ruins of arenas. This also gives you the advantage of doing damage to it safely.
The Dragon focuses only on one side. So, you can surround it from all sides with your creatures. This way it will only attack one side. And you will have a chance to attack it from other sides.
Items Dropped by Dragon
The bosses in ARK drop the same items when they are defeated. The main item is Element whereas other items include a trophy and a flag. Each boss has his specific trophy and flag. The Dragon drops the Dragon Trophy and Dragon Flag.
Additionally, you will get Element. The amount of Element depends on the variation of the boss. The Gamma Dragon gives 80x Element, the Beta Dragon gives 220x Element, and the Alpha Dragon gives 440x Element.
What Dinos to Bring for Dragon Boss
Well, you are going in a boss fight and for this, you have to be prepared. The first and foremost thing that you can do is prepare a team of dinos that can deal with such a gigantic boss. Dragon is not an easy creature that you have to face in the arena. It is the strongest one.
So, you have to prepare an army of dinos that can last longer in battle. This will ensure your victory. Here are the dinos that you should consider taking in the Dragon Boss fight.
Therizinosaurus
Therizinosaurus is a large aggressive creature in ARK. This is one of the recommended tames for boss battles. Especially, for the Dragon arena. With its sharp claws, Therizinosaurus can do a decent amount of damage. They are fast so they can do attacks quickly and rapidly.
Moreover, Therizinosaurus has fairly good stats which allow it to stand for long periods during a battle.
Yutyrannus
Next up, we have Yutyrannus. Another perfect dino for the boss battles. You can design this dino, especially for battles. Try to keep them at higher levels so that you can get the maximum possible stats from them. This means they will have larger health pools and higher attacking stats.
A Yutyrannus has more health points than a Therizinosaurus. So, they can take even longer while taking damage from the opponent.
Rex
Rex is no doubt an unbeatable dino in ARK. There is no match for its power and aggressiveness. You can take this beast into any battle without having a fear of losing. Especially, in the boss battles they are worth testing their skills and sheer power.
Rex has health stats similar to a Yutyrannus. But, its attacking stats are much better than that.
Daeodon
The last dino on our list is Daeodon. A healing dino that can heal all of the dinos on your team. Going in a boss fight and you have nothing to recover from the damage can be a painful thing. So, Daeodon is the perfect choice for this job.
It can heal itself and all the dinos on the team. Plus, a Daeodon can do some decent damage as well.
What Items to Bring to Dragon Boss Fight
The Dragon Boss fight is the one that can be pretty hard to conquer without the weapons. The dinos can do tons of damage to it. But the Dragon can fly away and that can be a lot easier for it to avoid getting damaged.
For this reason, you can take some high-end weapons with you. While it’s on the ground your dinos can do their job. But, when it flies away to a distance then you can probably use your weapons. Some best weapons include Assault Rifle, Pump-Action Shotgun, and TEK Rifle.
Moving on, we can bring items to the arena as well. This includes some healing items and gear that absorb damage. You can equip an armor set that will help in cutting down the damage. Moreover, try to equip your dinos with advanced saddles that will help them in getting less damaged.
What Do You Need to Fight the Dragon Ark
The most important thing is a strong team of dinos. You can make a team that includes different dinos such as a Rex, Yutyrannus, Therizinosaurus, and Daeodon. Remember, to add the ones that have the highest level. This will ensure that the dinos have the maximum possible stats.
Next, you need to equip your character and your dinos with high-level protective stuff. Such as your character can be equipped with an armor set and your dinos can be equipped with high-tech saddles. Next, load up your dinos with useful items such as healing potions.
What Are the Best Dinos to Fight the Dragon Ark
The four best dinos for the Dragon fight are Therizinosaurus, Rex, Yutyrannus, and Daeodon. Together they make an unbeatable team that can be taken into any fight. If they all are leveled up to the maximum then that will be a plus point for you.
There you have everything about the ARK Dragon Guide. Dragon is the strongest boss in ARK. The main group of bosses is made up of six bosses including the Dragon. To fight with the Dragon you need to have a team of strong dinos. Without that, you can never win a boss fight. Especially, you won’t be able to conquer the Dragon arena.
