How to Beat Dragon (The Island)

Defeat the Dragon boss in Ark: Survival Evolved on The Island. Learn the tribute requirements and strategies for Gamma and Beta difficulty.

Tributes Required:

• Gamma: 1x Artifact of the Strong, 1x Artifact of the Immune, 1x Artifact of the Cunning, 10x Giganotosaurus Heart, 10x Tyrannosaurus Arm, 10x Alpha Raptor Claw
• Beta: 2x Artifact of the Strong, 2x Artifact of the Immune, 2x Artifact of the Cunning, 20x Giganotosaurus Heart, 20x Tyrannosaurus Arm, 20x Alpha Raptor Claw, 1x Alpha Carno Arm, 1x Alpha Rex Arm, 1x Alpha Megalodon Fin
• Alpha: 3x Artifact of the Strong, 3x Artifact of the Immune, 3x Artifact of the Cunning, 30x Giganotosaurus Heart, 30x Tyrannosaurus Arm, 30x Alpha Raptor Claw, 2x Alpha Carno Arm, 2x Alpha Rex Arm, 2x Alpha Megalodon Fin

Recommended Tames:

• 18-19x High-level, imprinted Therizinosaurus (with good saddles and Sweet Vegetable Cakes in inventory)
• 1x High-level, imprinted Yutyrannus (for courage roar and debuff)

Strategy:

The Dragon is a flying boss that breathes fire, which deals percentage-based damage, making high health less effective. Therizinosaurus are excellent due to their natural fire resistance and ability to consume Sweet Vegetable Cakes for rapid healing. Have your Therizinosaurus set to passive or neutral and follow your Yutyrannus. When the Dragon lands, command your Theris to attack. Keep your Yutyrannus constantly buffing your Theris. Use a powerful shotgun or assault rifle to deal with the summoned Dimorphodons and Pteranodons, as they can dismount you. This fight requires careful management of your creatures' health and positioning.