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ARK: Survival Ascended - Helicoprion Taming, Uses, and Blueprint Farming GuideThis video provides a comprehensive guide to the Helicoprion in ARK: Survival Ascended, covering taming methods, various uses including blueprint farming and combat roles, and special abilities. It details how to tame, the creature's strengths, and how to maximize its potential.
1. Introduction to the Helicoprion in ARK: Survival Ascended
- ✅ The video introduces the Helicoprion, a new creature in ARK: Survival Ascended.
- ✅ The guide will cover taming methods and various uses of the Helicoprion.
00:00 - 00:24
1. Introduction to the Helicoprion in ARK: Survival Ascended
- ✅ The video introduces the Helicoprion, a new creature in ARK: Survival Ascended.
- ✅ The guide will cover taming methods and various uses of the Helicoprion.
00:25 - 01:55
2. Taming the Helicoprion: Required Items and Process
- ✅ To tame a Helicoprion, you need 'Little Ratish Treats,' crafted in a cooker.
- ✅ The recipe includes six bee honey, four tusoteuthis tentacles, and ten ammonite bile. Higher-level Helicoprion require more treats.
- ✅ Drop consumable loot (like weapons) in the water for the Helicoprion to eat.
- ✅ Engage in a button-pressing mini-game similar to taming an Equus or fishing.
- ⚠️ The specific Helicoprion in the video is a modded version due to spawning issues, but the taming process remains the same.
01:56 - 05:07
3. Helicoprion's Blueprint Farming Ability: How to Use It
- ✅ Helicoprions can create blueprints from items placed in their inventory.
- ✅ Leveling up the 'success rate' stat increases the chance of creating a blueprint.
- ✅ Place an item inside the Helicoprion's inventory to start the blueprint creation process.
- ✅ The higher the item's level, the longer the process takes (up to 3 minutes).
- ⚠️ The process involves a 'freak out mode' animation.
- ✅ A successful blueprint creation will provide a blueprint in the Helicoprion's inventory.
05:08 - 06:05
4. Helicoprion's Stats and Tanking Capabilities
- ✅ Helicoprions have high health and damage stats, making them effective tanks.
- ✅ They lack a dedicated armor stat but compensate with substantial health.
- ✅ They are comparable to Mosasaurs in terms of tankiness, though not as large.
06:06 - 08:21
5. Helicoprion as a Water Taming Creature: Special Attacks and Abilities
- ✅ Helicoprions excel as water taming creatures due to their special attacks.
- ✅ They have a primary bite attack with an area-of-effect.
- ✅ A tail slap attack inflicts significant torpidity damage.
- ✅ A high-level Helicoprion can quickly knock out creatures like Mosasaurs with the tail slap.
- ✅ The right-click attack has a stun component, freezing smaller creatures.
08:22 - 09:15
6. Swimming Modes and Additional Abilities
- ✅ Helicoprions have two swimming modes: free swimming and surface swimming.
- ✅ Surface swimming mode keeps the Helicoprion at the top of the water, allowing it to jump out.
09:16 - 10:26
7. Harvesting Capabilities, Combat Prowess, and Blueprint Farming
- ✅ Helicoprions harvest resources effectively and are considered 'kings of the ocean.'
- ✅ Their right-click attack can quickly knock out megalodons.
- ✅ With a good saddle, Helicoprions can dominate the ocean.
- ✅ Uses include tanking, knocking out creatures, and blueprint farming.
- ✅ Blueprint farming can be exploited by repeatedly crafting and breaking down items to create cheap, high-rank blueprints.
10:27 - 11:27
8. Taming Challenges and Final Recommendations
- ✅ Taming higher-level Helicoprions can be challenging due to their speed and dangerous surroundings.
- ✅ It's recommended to bring a harpoon or Mosa to clear nearby threats.