Cryopod Catastrophe: What Happens When the Power Runs Out?

So, you’re an Ark survivor, mastering the taming game and building your dino army. Cryopods are your best friend, allowing you to shrink down your massive mounts for easy transport and efficient storage. But a chilling thought creeps in: what happens if your Cryopod runs out of charge while a dinosaur is inside? The answer is simpler (and less catastrophic) than you might think: Nothing happens to the dinosaur! The dino does not die. When a Cryopod’s charge depletes, the dinosaur is automatically released in stasis at its exact state when it was cryopodded.

The important caveat here is where the Cryopod is when it loses charge. If it’s in a Cryofridge, no problem! The dino will be released with no harm done. If it’s in your inventory, though, things get a little riskier. The dino will be released wherever you’re standing, potentially into a dangerous environment or an unintended situation.

The cryopodded dino does not lose stats, levels, or taming effectiveness. It’s essentially as if you just threw the Cryopod normally. However, you also won’t be able to retrieve the creature without recharging the Cryopod. So always keep your Cryopods charged.

Cryopod FAQs: All You Need to Know

Cryopods are an essential tool in Ark: Survival Evolved, and understanding their mechanics is crucial for success. Here are fifteen frequently asked questions to ensure you’re a Cryopod pro.

Cryopod Basics

What is a Cryopod and How Does it Work?

A Cryopod is a portable device that allows you to store and transport tamed creatures in Ark: Survival Evolved. When used, the Cryopod shrinks the dinosaur into a small, easily carried form. Cryopods require charge to function, which can be maintained using a Cryofridge or a Cryo Fuel.

How Do I Recharge a Cryopod?

Cryopods are recharged in a Cryofridge. Simply place the empty or partially charged Cryopod inside the Cryofridge, and it will automatically recharge over time. Alternatively, players can use a Tek Sleeping Pod to recharge a Cryopod. The rate of recharge depends on the type of structure. The filling station recharges the CryoPod within 10 minutes.

How Long Does a Cryopod Last?

A Cryopod’s charge duration varies depending on where it’s stored. In your inventory, a fully charged Cryopod lasts approximately 30 days. When stored in a Cryofridge, this extends to around 60 days. A Cryofridge itself has to be powered by a generator and fuel (Gasoline). Inside a powered Cryofridge, the Cryopod can last indefinitely, as long as the fridge remains powered.

Dino Management with Cryopods

Can Dinos Starve in Cryopods?

No, dinos cannot starve in Cryopods. While in the Cryopod, the dinosaur’s food consumption is effectively paused. This allows you to store creatures for extended periods without worrying about their hunger levels.

Does a Cryopod Stop Maturation?

Yes, Cryopods effectively pause maturation. The dino is in stasis; maturation, breeding and aging are suspended while in the Cryopod. However, your baby still gains passive experience.

Do Dinos Level Up Faster in Cryopods?

While dinos don’t level up significantly faster, they do receive a slight passive XP gain. The normal passive XP gain is 0.66xp per minute. Cryopods gain 5% more xp than if dinos are not in a cryopod. So a passive xp gain of 0.69xp/m.

Cryosickness and Its Effects

What is Cryosickness?

Cryosickness is a debuff applied to a creature after being released from a Cryopod. It significantly reduces the creature’s stats, making it vulnerable. Cryosickness lasts for 5 minutes. A torpor effect comes after that which can last longer.

Why are My Dinos Getting Cryosickness?

Cryosickness is applied every time a dino leaves a Cryopod. There is a cooldown when you first throw out a cryopod. During that timer, if you throw out another cryopodded dino, it will have cryo sickness. So basically every time you throw a cryopod, you have to wait like 300 seconds to throw another.

How Can I Avoid Cryosickness?

There are a few ways to mitigate Cryosickness. You can wait out the cooldown between deploying Cryopods, use a mod that disables the mechanic, or play on a server where Cryosickness is disabled (e.g., PvE Official Servers).

Advanced Cryopod Usage

Can I Put a Baby Wyvern in a Cryopod?

Yes, you can put a baby Wyvern in a Cryopod. This is especially useful for managing imprint requests, as deploying and re-storing the Wyvern can change the desired imprint task. It is also useful if you do not have Wyvern Milk. You can safely cryo them if they need to be put away.

Does Cryopod Reset Imprint?

Yes, using a Cryopod can reset imprint requests on baby creatures. This is a helpful tactic if you get an undesirable imprint request (like needing Dimetrodon Kibble).

Can I Cryopod Titans?

No, you cannot Cryopod Titans. Titans are intended to be temporary tames, and allowing them to be stored in Cryopods would undermine this design.

Starving Dinos

Is it Better to Starve Dinos in Ark?

Other than reducing the risk of losing resources, starve taming has no other benefits.

How Do You Starve Out Dinos Faster in Ark?

It starves faster when torpor is lower. So if you feed it stimberries to sorta wake it up it will starve faster. Just make sure you have narcoberries or narcotics ready or that your ready to beat it with a club so it doesn’t wake up.

Maewings and Wyverns

Can a Maewing Feed a Baby Wyvern?

Yes! Use a maewing to raise wyverns. You won’t need wyvern milk!

Cryopod Tips and Tricks

• Always monitor your Cryopod charge levels: Regularly check your Cryopods to ensure they have sufficient charge, especially if storing valuable creatures.
• Prioritize Cryofridge placement: Strategically place Cryofridges in secure, powered locations to prevent accidental power loss and creature release.
• Consider a backup generator: Having a backup generator for your Cryofridge can save your dinos in case of a power outage.
• Utilize Cryopods for breeding: Cryopods can be used to efficiently manage and store breeding pairs, allowing for quick access when needed.
• Experiment with Cryopod tactics: Learn how to use Cryopods strategically to bypass obstacles, surprise enemies, or quickly deploy creatures in combat.
• Know the server rules: Be aware of any server-specific rules regarding Cryopod usage, especially concerning Cryosickness.
• Keep resources handy: Always have Cryo Fuel and materials to repair Cryofridges readily available.
• Consider the Cryosickness cooldown: Factor in the Cryosickness cooldown when deploying multiple creatures in succession.

Cryopods are an indispensable part of Ark: Survival Evolved, and mastering their use can significantly enhance your gameplay. By understanding the mechanics and implementing these tips, you’ll be well-equipped to manage your dino army and conquer the Ark!

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