Can You Put a Saddle on a Unicorn in Ark? A Mythical Guide
Yes, you can put a saddle on a Unicorn in Ark: Survival Evolved. While a tamed Equus (the horse upon which the Unicorn is based) or Unicorn doesn’t require a saddle to be ridden, crafting and equipping a saddle offers significant advantages. This saddle, unlocked at level 20 and crafted in the smithy, acts as a mobile mortar and pestle, allowing you to craft items on the go. Even better? It lets you craft a lasso, which is handy for various purposes in the game.
Unicorns are more than just horses with horns. They represent a unique and challenging aspect of the game. This article dives deep into everything you need to know about Unicorns and their saddles in the world of Ark.
Taming and Riding Your Unicorn
The Taming Process
Taming a Unicorn follows the same method as taming an Equus. You’ll need to sneak up on it slowly, with carrots equipped in your hotbar (specifically the ‘0’ slot). Mount the Unicorn, and each time it attempts to buck you off, quickly feed it a carrot by pressing the interaction key (usually ‘E’). Persistence is key, as higher-level Unicorns will require more carrots before they’re tamed.
The Saddle’s Utility
While you can ride a Unicorn without a saddle, the saddle provides crucial benefits:
- Mobile Crafting: The saddle acts as a mortar and pestle, allowing you to craft resources and items while on the move. This is especially useful for long journeys or resource gathering expeditions.
- Lasso Crafting: The Unicorn saddle is unique because it allows you to craft a lasso. The lasso has several useful applications, like taming other animals and even temporarily stunning smaller dinos.
Why Ride a Unicorn?
The Unicorn offers a blend of rarity and utility. Their unique rainbow trail is a fun cosmetic touch. Their reduced fall damage is useful when navigating dangerous landscapes. Even if you don’t rely on the saddle’s crafting capabilities, riding a Unicorn is a status symbol because it’s proof you tamed one of the rarest creatures in Ark.
Unicorn FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
Here are some frequently asked questions about Unicorns in Ark, offering even more insight into these mythical creatures. To learn more about the science of gaming and its effects, visit the Games Learning Society, a community dedicated to the intersection of games and education. You can find them at GamesLearningSociety.org.
1. How Rare Are Unicorns in Ark?
Unicorns are exceptionally rare, with only one spawning on each map at a time. This makes them one of the most sought-after creatures in the game.
2. What Makes a Unicorn Special in Ark?
Besides their rarity, Unicorns leave a rainbow trail when jumping or falling, take reduced fall damage (similar to kangaroos), and even produce rainbow poop!
3. Can You Breed Unicorns with Equus in Ark?
No, Unicorns can only breed with other Unicorns. They cannot interbreed with Equus.
4. Can You Mutate a Unicorn’s Colors in Ark?
Unfortunately, Unicorns have no color regions, making color mutations impossible. What you see is what you get!
5. Is There Only One Unicorn on a Server at a Time?
Yes, typically only one Unicorn will spawn at a time on a server. On Multiplayer, if the Unicorn is tamed, another will spawn. On Singleplayer, a new Unicorn will not spawn.
6. Do Unicorns Respawn in Ark?
It depends! On Multiplayer, a Unicorn will respawn if the previous one is tamed. If the Multiplayer Unicorn is killed, another will respawn. However, on Singleplayer, a killed Unicorn will not respawn.
7. Why Can’t I Tame a Unicorn?
Ensure you have carrots in your ‘0’ hotbar slot. You need to jump on the Unicorn by pressing ‘E’, and then immediately press ‘E’ again to feed it a carrot when prompted. Timing is crucial.
8. What Do Unicorns Eat Once Tamed in Ark?
Unicorns can eat a variety of foods, including Simple Kibble, Griffin Kibble, Rockarrots, Crops, Sweet Vegetable Cake, Mejoberries, and Berries.
9. What Creatures Don’t Need a Saddle in Ark?
Several creatures don’t require saddles, including Andrewsarchus, Direwolves, Diplocaulus, Equus & variants, Fenrir, Griffins, Moschops & variants, and Ovis & variants.
10. Can You Ride a Scorpion in Ark?
Yes, you can ride a Pulmonoscorpius after taming it and equipping it with its respective saddle, which unlocks at level 22.
11. Are Unicorns Half Goat?
While mythological depictions sometimes include goat-like features like cloven hooves and a beard, Unicorns in Ark are primarily based on horses, with the addition of a single horn.
12. Is a Unicorn or Dragon Rarer?
In many contexts, dragons are considered rarer than unicorns. However, in Ark, the Unicorn is significantly more common than the Dragon boss.
13. Is There a Black Unicorn?
In some mythologies, black unicorns exist as corrupted versions of the traditional creature. However, there are no black Unicorns in Ark: Survival Evolved.
14. What Are the Rarest Dinos in Ark?
Some of the rarest creatures in Ark include Titanosaurus, Unicorn, Tusoteuthis, Alpha Rex, Liopleurodon (time-limited spawn), and Phoenix (during heatwaves).
15. Can You Tame Alphas in Ark?
No, Alpha creatures cannot be tamed in Ark. They are powerful predators that offer increased experience and loot but are not susceptible to taming methods.
Conclusion: Embrace the Myth
The Unicorn in Ark: Survival Evolved represents more than just a rare tame; it embodies the thrill of the hunt, the satisfaction of mastery, and the whimsical nature of the game itself. Its saddle, while not strictly necessary for riding, adds a practical dimension to this mythical creature, blending the fantastical with the functional. So, saddle up and embrace the legend!