The Diplodocus. It’s one of the more unique dinosaurs in ARK: Survival Evolved. Given this thought, today, we’ll be exploring everything you need to know about the iconic Diplodocus in ARK: Survival Evolved. Hopefully, this will help you understand a little more about the species and whether it might be just the dino you’ve been looking for in your own game.

What is the Diplodocus in ARK: Survival Evolved?

The Diplodocus in ARK: Survival Evolved is a long-necked, herbivorous sauropod dinosaur found in several biomes across the ARK world. The sauropod has a relatively slim build and an innocent personality, which makes it a much easier creature to tame than some other sauropod species. The dinosaur is notable for its speed and relative agility compared to other, larger sauropod species. Unlike some other large creatures, the ARK Diplodocus is not naturally aggressive. In line with this thought, the diplodocus will often approach players rather than attack them, making it far easier to tame it.

Base Stats and Growth Rates for the ARK Diplodocus

The diplodocus is an incredibly strong dinosaur, and thanks to being a sauropod, it’s also one of the heaviest! However, as one of the game’s smaller sauropods, it’s much quicker than many of its even bigger counterparts. We should point out here, though, that its improved speed and stamina are made up for due to having below-average health and poor offensive capabilities compared to other sauropod species in the game.

Overall, the Diplodocus has a total health of 1,700 and 550 stamina at its base. In addition, it has a 400 base oxygen requirement and a 10,000 base value for food. Meanwhile, Diplodocus start at 800 in weight. It has an impressive base torpidity of 3000 and no set base on its melee damage. Crucially, the Diplodocus’ speed will not change as the dinosaur levels up. Thanks to its high stamina and decent speed, the ARK Diplodocus makes for a great travel mount, especially when moving large groups across long distances.

How to Fight the Diplodocus

Fighting the ARK Diplodocus is generally unnecessary, as the species is friendly and doesn’t outright attack typically; in fact, the Diplodocus does not attack back after being struck by the player, meaning that players can very easily take it on.

Keep in mind that while the Diplodocus doesn’t actively attack back, its bulky build does pose a risk of getting knocked about. While this isn’t dangerous in itself, it could leave you getting knocked from a cliff or into the water; this could potentially be a very dangerous maneuver if you’re not quite able to dodge! Given this thought, it’s vital to stay aware of your surroundings. The Diplodocus won’t hurt you, but if it pushes you into cliffs or closer to predators such as Raptors or Carnos, you’ll be in trouble.

Given its lack of an attack, taking on the Diplodocus doesn’t particularly require a strategic approach. With that being said, it’s worth attacking from beneath and staying underneath the Diplodocus to make it easier to avoid the flailing limbs. Just don’t get crushed!

While it’s easy to stay safe from a Diplodocus in ARK: Survival Evolved, it’s worth noting here that there are plenty of other dangers in the game - and one of the more annoying risks is the potential for your game to lag or crash. Luckily, an ARK: Survival Evolved private server can help, boasting 24/7 uptime and full DDoS protection.

How to Tame a Diplodocus in ARK: Survival Evolved

Since it neither runs away nor attacks, taming the Diplodocus in ARK: Survival Evolved is an incredibly simple feat. This is in part due to having an incredibly large stomach, allowing players to give it more food in turn. Luckily, the Diplodocus will happily eat any crops (fresh barley, wheat, soybeans, dried wheat, mejoberries, and regular berries) or regular kibble, which can speed up the process of taming; moreover, any knockout taming method should work to tame the Diplodocus.

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Final Thoughts

Whether you’re simply looking for a new steed to help you get around the game world or if you’re looking to tame one of the biggest dinosaurs in the game, the ARK Diplodocus is a must-have species. Plus, this unique creature is simultaneously large enough to carry your entire party, while still being small enough to have a little more maneuverability than other sauropods. So, this could work well for your needs, too.