ARK Survival Ascended Alpha Creatures: Can You Tame Alpha Dinosaurs?

Navigating the expansive island of ARK Survival Ascended exposes you to various perilous dinosaurs capable of swiftly incapacitating you and sending you back to your respawn point. Within this dinosaur population, a particular subtype known as Alphas stands out for being even more aggressive, dangerous, and powerful than their regular counterparts.

If you've encountered these Alpha dinosaurs, you might be curious about the possibility of taming them, as having one of these enhanced dinos as a companion could be appealing. In this guide, we'll thoroughly explore whether or not it's feasible to tame Alpha dinosaurs in ARK Survival Ascended.

Can You Tame Alpha Creatures in ARK Survival Ascended?

In straightforward terms, the answer to the question is NO: players cannot tame wild Alpha dinosaurs in ARK Survival Ascended. However, this doesn't mean they lack utility, and your only beneficial option upon encountering them is to run (though you should if you're newly spawned or a new player). Alternatively, players can set their sights on defeating these formidable creatures, as they yield far more rare and valuable items upon their demise.

Identifying an Alpha dino involves looking for a visual cue—a distinctive red glow around the center of their bodies. When it comes to taking down Alphas, your strategy remains largely the same as it is for the normal variant of the dino, with the only difference being an enhanced understanding of the fight and the dino's behavior.

In comparison to their non-alpha counterparts, Alphas boast significantly more health (approximately 15 times more than regular variants) and receive boosts in attack power and movement speed. Unlike their normal counterparts, Alphas can also deal damage to and destroy stone structures, although the damage they inflict on structures is somewhat limited.

For those seeking practice against Alphas, consider playing the game in creative mode and using console commands to summon the dinosaur of your choice in a controlled area. This allows you to determine which weapons work best against them and observe their movements in battle, considering they move faster and exhibit increased aggression. 

With this knowledge in mind, you should be well-prepared to face the untamable Alpha dinosaurs in ARK Survival Ascended. And as always, good luck out there to all our fellow Survivors.