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ARK: Survival Ascended - Strategy to defeat the Alpha Outpost (Marksman's Hold) in Lost Colony
This video provides a guide on how to complete the Alpha Outpost (Marksman's Hold) on the Lost Colony map of ARK: Survival Ascended. The main strategy involves using two Reapers to eliminate enemies and a compound bow to defeat the final boss, emphasizing the importance of maintaining distance and using the Reapers as cover.
1. Strategy for Alpha Outpost: Reapers and Compound Bow
- ✅ Use two Reapers to quickly eliminate enemies.
- ✅ Equip a quality compound bow (obtained from Neo fights) with at least 150 metal arrows.
- ✅ Keep your distance from the boss and use the Reapers as cover.
- ✅ Aim for the boss's head with the compound bow.
- ⚠️ Prevent the Reapers from being buried so that the NPCs attack them instead of the player.
| Equipo | Función |
|---|---|
| Reapers | Eliminate common enemies and serve as cover. |
| Arco Compuesto | Deal damage to the boss from a distance. |
| Flechas de Metal (150+) | Ammunition for the compound bow. |
00:00 - 01:26
1. Strategy for Alpha Outpost: Reapers and Compound Bow
- ✅ Use two Reapers to quickly eliminate enemies.
- ✅ Equip a quality compound bow (obtained from Neo fights) with at least 150 metal arrows.
- ✅ Keep your distance from the boss and use the Reapers as cover.
- ✅ Aim for the boss's head with the compound bow.
- ⚠️ Prevent the Reapers from being buried so that the NPCs attack them instead of the player.
| Equipo | Función |
|---|---|
| Reapers | Eliminate common enemies and serve as cover. |
| Arco Compuesto | Deal damage to the boss from a distance. |
| Flechas de Metal (150+) | Ammunition for the compound bow. |
02:06 - 02:34
2. Initial Tactics: Prioritize the Ballista and Hold Your Ground
- ✅ Prioritize destroying the ballista to avoid being dismounted.
- ✅ Stay behind the Reapers for protection.
- ⚠️ Avoid advancing towards the central part of the map at the beginning to avoid attracting too many enemies.
04:35 - 04:49
3. Structure and Enemy Wave Management
- ✅ Destroying main structures causes waves of enemies to appear.
- ⚠️ Avoid destroying too many structures at once to avoid being overwhelmed by multiple waves, especially if they include Tylo.
06:33 - 06:42
4. Final Strategy: Use Reapers as Cover Against the Boss
- ✅ Do not bury the Reapers in the final stages.
- ✅ Use the Reapers as cover to protect yourself from the boss's attacks.
07:47 - 07:57
5. Role of the Reapers Against the Boss's Minions
- ✅ The Reapers can take care of the boss's minions.
- ✅ Focus on attacking the boss with the compound bow to save time.
14:43 - 14:58
6. Caution: Boss Behavior and Teleportation Risk
- ⚠️ The boss can teleport if a player gets too close.
- ⚠️ Avoid approaching the boss, especially at the end of the mission, to prevent unexpected teleports that could compromise success.