Scout
Scout · 6 maps
Overview
The Scout is a crafted flyer creature designed for reconnaissance and rapid deployment in hostile zones. It excels at delivering precise ranged attacks from a distance, making it ideal for scouting enemy bases or softening defenses before an assault. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
It does not gather resources while ridden but focuses on combat support and structure damage.
Spawn Locations
6 mapsScouts spawn in city and wasteland biomes across 6 ARK maps. They are considered rare, so sightings are infrequent. Use the in-game spawn map to locate green zones, which indicate higher spawn density for this creature.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
The Scout cannot be tamed. It is a crafted creature, meaning it is produced through special in-game mechanics rather than traditional taming.
Scout is craftable.
Damage Resistances
The Scout has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage from such sources. It is highly resistant to MiningDrill Harvest, taking -100% damage, making it immune to drill-based attacks. It also takes +55% more damage from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino and +50% more from Projectile and Explosion Demolition attacks.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)3 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 3.0 | +0.23 | +0.00% |
 Stamina | 90.0 | +180.00 | +0.00% |
 Torpidity | 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 7.0 | +3.50 | +0.00% |
 Weight | 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +0.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 50.0% | +0.40% | +0.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Scout has increased damage multipliers on its shoulder joints, taking 1.5× damage from hits to the l_arm_Shoulder_JNT and r_arm_Shoulder_JNT zones. Focus fire on these areas to expedite takedowns.
Tools & Guides
Scout Tips & Tricks
The Scout deals significant damage to structures with its RangedAttack, which has a 60-meter range and 2-second cooldown.
It is highly vulnerable to explosion-based defenses, taking +50% more damage from Explosion Demolition.
Its RangedAttack is effective against Thatch, Wood, and Stone structures but cannot damage Metal or Tek.
It can be immobilized using a Bola, Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Plant Species Y.
This page details the Scout's stats, taming method, breeding mechanics, harvest capabilities, and combat data. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map available on the site.