The Alpha Raptor is one of the most ferocious Dinos in Ark Survival Ascended. These massive raptors are known for their unearthly strength and fast speeds. Without proper preparation, it is impossible to deal with these powerful Alphas.
In this guide, we will cover the best method to kill an Alpha Raptor in Ark Survival Ascended. We will also go over all the locations where this creature can be found and what it drops.
How to Kill Alpha Raptor in Ark Survival Ascended?
Since Alpha Raptors are rather tough creatures to kill, you’ll want to be smart about how you approach them. The best way to kill an Alpha Raptor is to use a lure. This draws them out into the open, and while they are busy, you can shoot them from a safe distance until they’re dead. This essentially works like a trap.
We recommend not using tranquilizer darts as you’ll need a lot of them to take down an Alpha Raptor. Anywhere from 200 to 300 darts may be required to effectively put an Alpha Raptor to sleep, so it’s better to use a high-damage gun or a standard bow with bolts.
Can you tame an Alpha Raptor?
It is not possible to tame an Alpha Raptor in Ark Survival Ascended; however, it can be killed to harvest Hide, Raw Prime Meat, and special items such as Alpha Raptor Claw, etc.
Alpha Raptor Drops
The Alpha Raptor has the potential to drop four items once you defeat it. We’ve listed all of them below along with their Spawn Commands. Do note that you’ll need to open the console command dialogue to use spawn commands.
| Item | Spawn Command |
|---|---|
| Hide | cheat giveitemnum 10 1 0 0 |
| Raw Prime Meat | cheat giveitemnum 248 1 0 0 |
| Alpha Raptor Claw | cheat gfi ApexDrop_AlphaRaptor 1 0 0 |
| Rex Bone Helmet Skin | cheat giveitemnum 295 1 0 0 |
Alpha Raptor Stats
Being an Alpha animal, the Alpha Raptor has a lot of health and has the potential to deal even more damage than a standard Raptor:
| Attribute | Standard Alpha Raptor | Wild Alpha Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 3600 | 4320 |
| Stamina | 150 | 165 |
| Food | 1200 | 1320 |
| Weight | 140 | 142.8 |
| Melee Damage | 40 | 42 |
| Movement Speed | 100% | |
| Torpidity | 180 | 190.8 |
Alpha Raptor locations in Ark Survival Ascended
Alpha Raptor The Island Location
On the Island, you’ll find Alpha Raptors everywhere, except for the northern snowy parts of the map. The Western Hills, Grand Approach, and Northern Shores are your best bet for the upper portion of the map. You can head to The Red Peak, Southern Islets, and Eastern Plains for the lower portion of the map.
The Center Alpha Raptor Locations
You’ll find Alpha Raptors on The Center, mainly in the Jungle biome. All three sections, North, Mid, and South, are prime locations to hunt this creature. Additionally, Alpha Raptors are also found in the Center, the floating island in the middle, and the Lava biome.
Ark: Ragnarök Alpha Raptor Locations
On Ark: Ragnarök, the entire west side of the map is perfect for finding Alpha Raptors. Head to locations like Titan’s Rise, Heru ur Rise, Hidana, and Toast Creek to increase your chances of finding this creature. The bottom portion of the Southwest Tropics is another area where you can find Alpha Raptors.
Ark: Crystal Isles Alpha Raptors Locations
Similar to the Island, on the Crystal Isles, you’ll find Alpha Raptors throughout the map. We recommend going to the Halcyon Plains, Emberfall, and Wander’s Hope to greatly increase your chances.
Genesis Part: 2 Alpha Raptor Locations
In Genesis: Part 2, you can find Alpha Raptors on the right side of the map. The best places to hunt this creature are S.U.M.P, Calamity Vale, Twin Tears Woodlands, Credence Falls, and Skyreach Cliffs.
Ark: Lost Island Alpha Raptor Locations
On the Lost Island map, most Alpha Raptors can be found on the western and northern ends of the island. Areas like Tumash Bay, Sands of the Four Mouths, Kesler Inlet, and Gloomy Coast are the best to hunt this creature. You can also go to Kortez Cost in the east to find this creature.
Alpha Raptor Spawn Command in Ark Survival Ascended
If you’re having trouble finding an Alpha Raptor, you can use a spawn command to summon it. To do this, first open the console command box by pressing TAB; if you’re playing on a PC, if you’re playing on PlayStation, you’ll need to hold down L1, R1, Square, and Triangle at once, and similarly, on Xbox, hold down, LB, RB, X, and Y at once.
Once the console opens, simply type in: “cheat summon MegaRaptor_Character_BP_C” and press enter.
