What is the Fire Bird in Ark?
In the Ark survival game, there is a mysterious creature known as the Fire Bird, also referred to as the Phoenix. It’s a rare and elusive bird that can only be found on the Scorched Earth map during Heat Wave events.
Spawning Locations
The Phoenix has been spotted near the red obolisk or sand dunes, as well as Rocky mountains behind the red obolisk. Although, the game’s mechanics reveal that 80% of the time it’s seen in these locations, and 15% of the time near the silicon pearl loop in the middle of the map, with 5% of the time it can be found near the corners of the map.
Taming the Fire Bird
Taming a Phoenix is not easy, as it requires shoot[ing] it with a flame arrow, flamethrower or Fire Wyvern. The quality of your weapon plays a crucial role in taming speed; a 200% damage bow will be twice as fast as a 100% bow.
Characteristics and Abilities
When tamed, the Fire Bird acts as a mobile Campfire and Refining Forge, providing warmth, food, and the ability to smelt metal at a 2:1 ratio, similar to the standard Forge.
Stats
Here’s a breakdown of the Phoenix’s base stats:
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| Health | 220
| Stamina | 220
| Oxygen | 150
| Food | 1500
| Weight | 60
| Melee Damage | 175%
| Movement | 100%
| Torpidity | 200.5
Phoenix in Death
When the Fire Bird dies, the game creates a fiery spectacle. The sun ignites the nest and the old phoenix dies in flames, making way for a new, young phoenix to emerge from the ashes. This marks the end of the current phoenix’s cycle and the beginning of a new one.
Terror Birds
Although the Phoenix is the subject of this article, it’s essential to know about Terror Birds, a closely related species that shares some traits. Having evolved to sprint in pursuit of small prey, Terror Birds have long legs and powerful hooked beaks. However, unlike the Phoenix, Terror Birds have traded their power of flight for longer legs and enhanced sprinting capabilities, using vestigial wings for balance.
Dangers of the Phoenix
Handling a Fire Bird is crucial, as they have 220 health and 220 stamina**, making them a formidable creature in battle. Moreover, Fast or durable mounts can evacuate you in a pinch**.
Destroying Phoenix Ashes
To rid the game world of the phoenix’s ashes, players can use oil jars to mark the spot, throwing at least 10 jars on the exact spot where the ashes fell. Smelling oil is used to cook raw meat and other materials and, when destroyed, prevents new phoenixes from spawning at the location.
In Conclusion
The Fire Bird in Ark is a magnificent, albeit challenging, creature to tame. By understanding its rare spawn locations, taming process, characteristics, and abilities, you can better navigate the game’s world and master the art of Phoenix wrangling. With its stats and combat capabilities, this fiery bird is sure to make an unforgettable addition to any survivor’s collection.
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