How To Solo The Dragon Boss in ARK Survival Ascended

The Dragon Boss in ARK Survival Ascended is widely recognized as the most formidable among the three primary bosses on the Island map, and for valid reasons. Its aerial capabilities, along with formidable fire attacks and minions, present a substantial challenge, particularly when confronting it alone, without the support of a team or tamed creatures.

Nevertheless, if you have aspirations of tackling this challenge solo, you're in luck. It's a daunting but not insurmountable task, and by following our guide below, you can accomplish it with relative ease. So continue reading to discover the precise steps to solo the Dragon boss in ARK Survival Ascended.

ARK Survival Ascended Dragon Boss: How To Beat Alone

Before delving into the strategy itself, let's discuss the necessary gear, items, and taming requirements crucial for the solo strategy against the Dragon boss. To start, you'll need a Megaloceros for its speed, enabling you to evade the dragon's attacks and escape the mobs it summons during the encounter.

Moving on to armor, a complete Ghillie suit is recommended for its temperature regulation, countering the heat stroke effect in the dragon's arena. The essential items for this fight include Medical Brew (Healing), Energy Brew (Stamina), Lazarus Chowder (Extra Health Regen), Enduro Stew (Increased Melee Damage + Extra Stamina Regen), Calien Soup (Increased Insulation against heat), and Shadow Steak Saute (Ignoring most weather conditions).

These items are crucial for your survival in this melee-oriented strategy. Speaking of melee, the weapon of choice is the Ascendant Sword, dealing nearly 4k damage per swing. While other swords may be used, this one proves most effective for the selected melee strategy.

How To Solo Kill The Dragon Boss: Strategy

Now equipped with the required Tame, items, and gear, you're prepared to face the Dragon. If this is your first encounter, refer to our guide on defeating the Dragon boss with a group of tames, which also outlines the required Artifacts for summoning the boss.

Once summoned, consume all the items and position yourself against the far back wall of the arena to attract the mobs spawned by the Dragon (Pteranodons and Dimorphodons). Utilize your sword, courtesy of the Enduro Stew, to efficiently handle them while staying alive until the Dragon lands.

Once the Dragon has landed, use your Tame to leap towards its leg and position yourself on top of the leg. The Dragon will attempt to attack your tame, but due to the Megaloceros's small hitbox, it won't reach you, allowing it to stay on the ground longer. During this time, unleash your sword on the Dragon's leg, dealing 4k damage per swing (if you have the maxed-out sword) and quickly depleting its health.

Continue this process, and if the Dragon takes flight, repeat the strategy when it lands again to chip away at its health. Utilize consumables as needed and dodge fireballs and breath attacks when the Dragon is airborne, although your Megaloceros should make this relatively easy.

Persist with this approach, and the Dragon boss will eventually fall, requiring minimal exertion on your part. This strategy applies to all boss versions (Alpha, Gamma, or Beta), with the only variation being the time needed to defeat the boss.

In conclusion, you now have a concise and thorough guide on soloing the Dragon boss in ARK Survival Ascended. Credit for this strategy goes to the YouTube channel "Teachers Game Too." If you wish to witness this strategy in action, check out their full video on soloing the Dragon, and be sure to explore our other guides on how to solo the Megapithecus and Broodmother boss fights.