ARK Survival Ascended Rhyniognatha Locations, How To Tame & Abilities

Among the numerous tameable creatures on the Island of ARK Survival Ascended, some require additional steps to bring them under your control, and the Rhyniognatha, also known as the Rhynio, is one of them. This large invertebrate, however, is as powerful as it is intimidating, making it well worth the effort to tame.

If you're aiming to locate and tame a Rhyniognatha for your personal use, you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll outline exactly how to find and tame the powerful (and even creepy-looking to some) Rhyniognatha in ARK Survival Ascended.

How To Find the Rhyniognatha in ARK Survival Ascended

The Rhynio marked the final addition to ARK Survival Ascended, concluding with a remarkable introduction due to its distinct (and fearsome) design, coupled with unique abilities and utility (more details on that later). For now, let's explore the locations where you can encounter a Rhyniognatha in ARK Survival Ascended.

As evident from the map, the small river/swamp area slightly northeast of the island's center is the prime spot to find a Rhynio, as it frequently roams these regions preying on smaller creatures. It's also possible to spot them in other wetland or swamp areas, so stay vigilant if you're near such locations and listen for the distinctive whirring sound of their wings flapping through the trees.

Now that you know where to locate one, let's delve into the process of taming a wild Rhyniognatha, which involves a unique approach due to the creature's distinct nature.

How To Tame the Rhyniognatha in ARK Survival Ascended

It's essential to note that taming a Rhynio doesn't follow the traditional method; instead, you must forcefully breed one. To initiate this process, you need to locate and eliminate a Rhynio, specifically a male Rhynio, to obtain the Rhyniognatha pheromone it drops.

Once acquired, you'll require a tame that can be impregnated, preferably a larger one with a high carry weight, as it needs to carry a juvenile Rhyniognatha to term. Recommended options include a Rex, Brontosaurus, Giganotosaurus, or a Carcharodontosaurus, all possessing a drag weight above 900, resulting in a 100% Host Size.

Next, locate a female Rhyniognatha in the wild and engage it until it reaches approximately 10% of its maximum health. At this point, it will attempt to extend its lineage by impregnating your dino, marked by an incubation time and a craving timer now active on your dino.

The incubation time signifies the duration until the baby Rhyniognatha is born. The craving timer, functioning similarly to imprinting, indicates that satisfying your tame's cravings with the right items improves your Rhynio's stats upon birth. Provide the items it craves to enhance your Rhyniognatha's stats. After the gestation cycle concludes, your dino will perish, and the newborn juvenile Rhyniognatha will emerge, ready to be tamed by approaching it and claiming it.

Rhyniognatha Abilities and Uses in ARK Survival Ascended

Now with a Rhyniognatha on your side, you might wonder about its benefits for you as a player. Fortunately, this creature offers extensive utility and could easily become your primary companion.

Starting with its movement capabilities, the Rhynio is versatile. It can walk on water by pressing the Space key to "land" and glide on the water surface, taking off with the same key. It can swim underwater, either by diving from the sky or walking from the shore. To take off again, press space from the surface, considering it has an Oxygen gauge, making it susceptible to drowning.

In terms of combat, the Rhynio boasts a range of moves, including some special ones consuming Resin from its inventory. These include a Melee attack, the only attack usable underwater, striking with its forward limbs. Needle fires a Resin needle, Shoot allows continuous shooting with the right mouse click, Rocket attack fires a slower resin ball, and Sticky Bomb fires a heavy projectile leaving a resin pool.

Adding a touch of magic, the Rhynio can roar to apply the fear debuff to opponents, similar to a Yutyrannus, by pressing C while on the ground. Don't fret if you lack Resin, as the Rhyniognatha converts Sap in its inventory into Resin, one at a time every 5 seconds.

For defense, the Rhynio can protect itself with Resin-made armor, activated by pressing Ctrl + C or via the wheel menu. This costs 1 × Resin every 30 seconds, reducing incoming damage and speed. The Rhynio can also carry structures like Vaults for 1 × Resin every 30 seconds. The weight of items within the structure doesn't affect the Rhyniognatha. It can carry all creatures a Quetzal can, as long as they lack a platform saddle.

In essence, the Rhynio excels in every aspect, making it a "Jack of all trades." While not invincible, other players and creatures will face a significant challenge when attempting to defeat this prehistoric insect.

To sum up, this guide provides comprehensive insights into locating, taming, and utilizing the Rhyniognatha in ARK Survival Ascended. Utilize this information to secure one for yourself, and as always, best of luck to all fellow survivors!