ARK Survival Ascended Phoenix Abilities and Uses in Scorched Earth

With the introduction of several new creatures in ARK Survival Ascended through the latest Scorched Earth DLC, understanding their attributes becomes crucial as they can significantly impact your survival strategy. Among these creatures is the iconic Phoenix, revamped for the DLC with impressive abilities at its disposal.

For those curious about the Phoenix and its in-game capabilities, continue reading. Below, we'll dissect all the abilities of the Phoenix and how they can be effectively utilized in ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth.

ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth Phoenix Abilities And Uses 

Before we delve into the details of the Phoenix's abilities (of which there are a few), we should first cover the basics surrounding the creature. For those who haven't tamed one yet, then be sure to check out our Phoenix taming guide here for more details.

Now the first thing to note about the Phoenix is that it doesn't have a gender, which means no breeding sadly, but for a creature with these abilities and rarity, it makes sense. Then we have the fact that the Phoenix can't wear a saddle, which is a huge drawback since it means it doesn't have as much armor or defensive capabilities to mitigate any damage.

This is likely a balancing decision since the Phoenix's abilities make it quite high to overpower, but the Phoenix being squishy is something you should consider before heading into any battles. Speaking of battles, let's move on to the other abilities that the Phoenix can use during battle in Scorched Earth below.

• Cooker - The Phoenix can take any raw items placed in its inventory and cook them for you. The cooking speed isn't that high, and at this point, you might already have quite a few more efficient cooking methods, but it's a good fallback in case you're stuck somewhere far away from your base with your Phoenix and need a quick bite to restore your hunger and health.
• Bite - Pressing the left mouse button initiates a basic, relatively weak peck from its beak, causing DOT (damage over time) burn damage. Additionally, this attack can gather resources from corpses.
• Fireball - By pressing the right mouse button, the Phoenix hurls a fireball, known as a 'blaze,' inflicting DOT burn damage exclusively. This attack doesn't immediately register hit damage upon contact but takes effect shortly after. (Please note: If RPG-style damage text is enabled, it may seem as though no damage is being dealt with, as the numeric value won't display. Moreover, if a target is slain using this attack, the Phoenix won't receive credit for the kill. Consequently, no kill feed will appear, and no XP will be earned for kills made in this manner.)
• Talon Attack - Pressing the 'C' key triggers a talon strike, inflicting more immediate damage compared to the bite and without applying DOT damage. This attack is also effective for mining rocks, metal nodes, and harvesting trees.
• Rocket High-Speed - Pressing the space bar activates a rapid, rocket-like flight maneuver that damages and burns anything it collides with or comes into contact with the aura surrounding its body or the fiery trail left behind. Additionally, there's a three-second cooldown period between ending the attack and initiating it again. While executing the fiery rocket boost, the Phoenix has a considerable turning radius, limiting its agility in making quick turns. However, vertical movement (up or down) during this maneuver is significantly faster than lateral movement (left or right). This attack can also target players mounted on creatures, making it an invaluable asset for engaging in open-world PvP encounters.

And there you have it, a comprehensive overview of all the abilities exhibited by the Phoenix in Scorched Earth. As always, make sure to explore our other guides, news updates, and breakdowns of resource locations in our dedicated ARK Survival Ascended section.