The Dracorex is proposed as an exciting new creature for Ark Survival Ascended, designed to bring unique gameplay and strategic depth to your server. Imagine a creature roughly the size of a Utahraptor, but with abilities unlike anything currently seen in Ark – this is the Dracorex. As a creature submission, the Dracorex aims to inject fresh variety, especially within the Pachycephalosaurid family, where the existing Pachycephalosaurus feels somewhat underwhelming. This new beast boasts a unique taming method and abilities that promise to be both intriguing and exceptionally cool, making it a standout addition to any King Draco Server.
The name Dracorex itself translates to “Dragon king,” a fitting moniker for a creature that could easily dominate on a fantasy-themed map, especially on a server tailored for dragon enthusiasts – a king draco server.
Habitat and Diet
Envision encountering the Dracorex in the dramatic landscapes of Ragnarok, specifically within and around the Dragon Trench. These creatures can be found both inside the perilous trench itself and in the surrounding areas. Often appearing alone or in pairs, they add a layer of unpredictable encounter to this already challenging zone.
As herbivores, their diet is simple: berries and seeds. This makes them relatively low-maintenance in terms of food resources, a beneficial trait for players managing a tribe on a busy king draco server.
Temperament and Taming: Embrace the Dragon Within
Dracorex are naturally docile creatures. They will peacefully coexist with survivors, showing no aggression unless provoked. However, attacking a Dracorex, its companions, or attempting to steal their eggs will quickly change their demeanor.
The taming process is where the “Dragon king” aspect truly comes to life and sets the Dracorex apart on your king draco server. To tame one, you must first isolate it from any other Dracorex. Then, the crucial step: you must drop a Wyvern egg – any type will do, whether Fire, Lightning, Poison, or Ice.
The Dracorex, driven by its inherent dragon affinity, will charge and smash the Wyvern egg, absorbing the elemental energy released. The higher the level of the Wyvern egg, the more the taming meter will fill. Taming effectiveness is directly linked to the damage the Dracorex sustains during this process, so protecting it is key to a successful tame.
The type and quantity of Wyvern eggs used dictate the Dracorex’s elemental power. For instance, feeding it primarily Poison Wyvern eggs, such as six poison eggs and two fire eggs, will result in a “Poison Dracorex.”
Elemental Abilities: Mimicking Dragon Powers
This is where the Dracorex becomes incredibly versatile and strategically valuable, especially on a competitive king draco server. Imbued with the essence of Wyvern elements, the Dracorex gains corresponding abilities:
- Poison Dracorex: Can unleash clouds of poison from its horns, mirroring the Poison Wyvern’s breath.
- Fire Dracorex: Transforms into a living flamethrower, capable of projecting streams of fire, just like a Fire Wyvern.
- Ice Dracorex: Emits freezing blasts of cold air from its nostrils, similar to an Ice Wyvern’s frost breath, capable of freezing enemies.
- Lightning Dracorex: Shoots bolts of lightning from its horns, emulating the devastating power of a Lightning Wyvern.
The core concept of the Dracorex, the “Dragon king,” is its ability to replicate dragon powers in a smaller, more agile form. This makes it exceptionally useful for base defense and cave exploration, offering tactical advantages in various scenarios on a dynamic king draco server. Once tamed, you can further customize your Dracorex by enabling “Egg smashing” in its behavior menu. This allows it to automatically smash nearby Wyvern eggs, changing its element to match the dominant egg type after smashing approximately three eggs. This dynamic element switching ensures your Dracorex remains adaptable to different combat situations.
Speed, Attack, and Dragon King Status
In terms of mobility, the Dracorex is swift, matching the speed of a Smilodon or Raptor. It accelerates into a sprint quickly, and its stamina barely depletes, allowing for rapid, long-distance travel across your king draco server landscape. At top speed, its primary attack becomes a devastating headbutt capable of instantly destroying obstacles like trees and boulders. This headbutt also inflicts significant damage to structures, up to metal tier, making it a potent siege creature against stone and lower-tier bases.
Reinforcing its “Dragon king” status, the Dracorex possesses inherent resistances and advantages against dragons and wyverns. It takes half damage from all Wyvern and Dragon attacks, including the Dragon boss. Furthermore, riding a Dracorex renders wild Wyverns passive towards you unless provoked, granting a degree of safety in Wyvern-dominated territories. The Dracorex also deals double damage to Wyverns, Rexes, Gigas, and Carcharodontosauruses, solidifying its position as a top-tier predator on any king draco server.
No saddle is required to ride a Dracorex, enhancing its early usability after taming. However, for added protection, you can craft “Dracorex Armor” from Wyvern bones, harvested from fallen Wyverns. This bone-like armor reduces incoming damage from creatures and players but has durability and requires repair with more dragon bones. The Dracorex also features a “Recoil” effect, similar to the Kentrosaurus, damaging attackers who strike its front, thanks to the spikes on its face.
Breeding and Elemental Inheritance
Baby Dracorex inherit the elemental traits of their parents. Breeding a Lightning Dracorex with a Fire Dracorex will result in a hybrid Fire/Lightning Dracorex, possessing both sets of elemental powers. Players can then switch between these elements using the radial wheel, offering tactical flexibility in combat and utility.
Conclusion: A Powerful Herbivore for Ark
The Dracorex presents a compelling addition to Ark Survival Ascended, especially for servers seeking unique and powerful creatures. Its dragon-inspired abilities, versatile elemental forms, and strategic advantages make it a valuable asset for any tribe. Consider the Dracorex – a herbivorous powerhouse perfectly suited to enrich the ARK experience and dominate on your king draco server.
