What is the best Dino against Magmasaur in Ark?

The Managarmr or the Snow Owl are the best choices against a Magmasaur in Ark, as they can effectively counter its ice breath and searing spit attacks, with the Managarmr being particularly useful for fighting at range and dodging incoming attacks. The Managarmr‘s ability to freeze the Magmasaur while dodging its attacks makes it a valuable asset in battle, allowing for a strategic and successful fight against this formidable opponent.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What can kill Magmasaur in Ark?: A 300% crossbow and a Bloodstalker can be used to kill Magmasaurs of all levels, by pelting them with arrows after they run out of fire, or by dragging them into the water to achieve the same effect.
2. Can a Rex beat Magmasaur?: A Rex can beat a Magmasaur in close combat due to its higher attack speed, but the Magmasaur‘s lava balls can damage both the Rex and its rider.
3. Can Magmasaurs swim?: Magmasaurs can swim and take no damage, but they cannot use their abilities underwater, similar to when it’s raining.

Characteristics and Abilities

4. What is the fire-spitting Dino in Ark?: The Erlikosaurus is an aggressive dinosaur that uses elemental fire breath to attack, similar to the Wyvern’s fire.
5. What Dino spits venom?: The Dilophosaurus is known for spitting venom, although this trait was added for creativity in Jurassic Park.
6. What is the big flying Dino in Ark?: The Quetzalcoatlus, or Quetz, is the largest flying creature in the skies above the island.

Defense and Combat

7. How do you defend against Magmasaur?: To defend against a Magmasaur, freeze it, stay behind it, be wary of the volcano, wear a hazard suit, lure it to water or a cold area, use close quarters with tames, fight at range, and use bows instead of guns.
8. Do Magmasaurs take damage from lava?: Magmasaurs are completely immune to lava.
9. Do Magmasaurs smelt metal?: Magmasaurs can smelt metal, but the smelting feature must be enabled in the radial menu.

Taming and Uses

10. What’s the strongest tameable dinosaur in Ark?: The Rex is one of the strongest dinosaurs in the game, with a high amount of HP and a strong melee attack stat.
11. What is the toughest Dino in Ark?: The Rex is the most powerful dinosaur in Ark: Survival Evolved, making it worth the challenge of taming it.
12. Can Magmasaur destroy Tek?: A Magmasaur can damage all structures, including Tek, using its AOE magma ball, making it useful for sending barrages of fire at an enemy’s base.

Additional Information

13. Do turrets shoot Magmasaur spit?: Turrets can damage Magmasaur fireballs, treating them like any other explosive, but some fireballs may pass through the turrets.
14. Does lava kill you in Ark?: Lava can interact with Magmasaurs and kill players, with some lava dealing over 1,000 damage per second.
15. Do Basilisk eat Magmasaur eggs?: Basilisks can eat Magmasaur eggs, but the chances of this happening are low, and it’s best to kite the Basilisk close to the eggs and make it lose interest in the player.