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· Megalodons can be utilized as very powerful underwater mounts in Ark: Survival Evolved.
· Especially when operated together in numbers, their power is doubled.

· Megalodons have a unique attack style that inflicts bleed damage, allowing them to quickly take down even much larger creatures.
· The pack buff, activated when multiple Megalodons attack together, maximizes combat efficiency and allows for effective engagement against powerful enemies like the Alpha Mosasaurus.

Ability	Description
Bleed Damage	Continuously reduces the enemy's max health by 5%. Damage increases with stacked effects.
Pack Buff	Increases attack power and efficiency when allied Megalodons are nearby.

· Even a single Megalodon can effectively hunt Alpha Sharks.
· The Megalodon's attacks apply a bleed debuff to the enemy, allowing for quick takedowns of high-health targets.
· The 5% health reduction effect guarantees consistent damage regardless of the enemy's total health.

· When multiple Megalodons attack together, even packs of Alpha Sharks can be easily subdued.
· Megalodons sustain minimal health loss even when attacked, and with the Alpha buff, they exhibit even greater combat prowess.
· The Megalodon's wide attack range (AOE) is advantageous for engaging multiple enemies simultaneously.

· Megalodon saddles are relatively easy to obtain, and even an 89 armor saddle can be acquired without much difficulty.
· To create a powerful pack, breeding Megalodons with good bloodlines is crucial.
· Megalodons can breed, making it advantageous to increase their numbers and enhance their abilities.

· Megalodons boast very high speeds underwater, offering excellent mobility.
· This makes them comparable to other fast aquatic creatures (like Ichthyornis,

· The Megalodon's biggest drawback is its vulnerability to jellyfish, which can easily dismount the rider.
· Electric Eels can also pose a threat to Megalodons.
· A strategy is needed to either avoid jellyfish or electric eels, or to use a pack of Megalodons to eliminate them first.

· Megalodon packs offer more than just increased combat power; they can be expected to provide over 350% additional damage.
· A strong pack of Megalodons is extremely useful for tackling the difficult underwater caves on the Ark island.
· Especially in extreme situations involving both Alpha Tusoteuthis and Alpha Mosasaurus, a Megalodon pack can ensure victory.

· Megalodons are excellent underwater mounts in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and speed.
· Personally, I rank them third, after the Basilosaurus and Archelon.
· However, preferences can vary based on individual playstyles, so it's recommended to try them out yourself to make your own judgment.