I'd say the first dinos you have to tame is a MOSCHOPS since they are litteraly everywhere in every map. It will get you through early game struggle like collecting narcoberries and fighting off small to middle sized dinos. You just have to find one with decent level and hope that it only wants berries to tame
"If you have kibble why are you watching this video?" Imagine having thousands of hours logged in Ark since January 2016 and NOT watching a new CJ Top 5, I love this stuff :D
Yes it’s good for escaping players with now guns or fire arms well if your lucky enough they’ll miss and on single player it’s good for escaping T-rex and all that
I have been sticking to Crystal Isles, despite liking my small bit of time in/on Val. It was the cherry blossom pond.. Tundrafalls is just pure tranquil bliss, with Raptors, Troodons and Carnos. 😶🙊💕
It'd depend on the maps available too. On officials I usually get a horse first-always get a horse first. It is fast, can carry a good amount and with a saddle it can make narcs on the go. It is absolutely perfect for a starter. Get a decent horse and in 10 minutes you are hunting that first flier and good to go!
To be fair, on lost island you can get them *relatively* easily naked if you have good movement speed. It's super dangerous of course, but it can be done.
Iguanodon is much easier to tame than a trike, and is comparable in most use cases. Sinomacrops, Argentavis, Megatherium and Casteroides definitely deserve to be mentioned too.
@@darthtuwile423 I’m revisiting ark at this time but back when I tamed one I used a trap of some sort. So you could prolly find a trap tutorial online.
Raptors are very very good starters, they kill almost any thing that attacks you near your base and they have easy saddles and theyre very fast, good for spoiled meat and get themselves out of harm with itd agility and speed
Stegos should be any new survivor's top priority tbh. It's literally a Tank and can defend you from nearly anything, plus it can gather berries, wood and thatch like crazy. It's single handedly the most versatile starter tame out there.
*8:40* *It also should be Noted: You can outRUN the Sarcosuchus, but you cannot OUTSWIM a Sarcosuchus (._.) don't even try.. and don't try walkin backwards either... if you're pushed into a corner you're dead (:/)*
Another benefit to raptors is that they're able to go into the lower south cave, having a pack of 3-5 should allow you to wipe out the cave inhabitants without losing one (except maybe if there's a Megalosaurus at night, best to do day visits), maybe have some stimberries or stimulant in case one of them takes enough torpor from the creatures to put it to sleep. Lower south cave, aside from all the torpor inflicting creatures, is the easiest place to harvest obsidian if you're low level and can't easily head to the north to harvest from the mountains.
If ur higher level id recommend the pteranodon cause its very easy to ride across the island. But it does take time to tame them and u will need about 5 narco berries
May I request a Top Ten Wingman Tames in Ark? The kinds of creatures you by your side at any time even if you have a different primary mount! My primary duo is Scooter the Deinonychus as my ride with Bluebarry the Baryonyx as his wingman. You get the gist. No good ARK player should be without a wingman, and I wanna see your favorite wingmen. Who do you have by your side? My favorite wingmen are: (Maps I've played: The Island, Scorched Earth and Volguero) 5) Spinosaurus. It would be higher on the list if it didn't have such a low weight cap, as it hits hard and is easy to track. Apex predator status ensures you don't have to worry about them getting aggroed often. 4) Raptor. Small, strikes fast and hard, and has a dang near instant turning radius. It's one of the few creatures that will hit foes faster than it can mounted. Only problem is it's easily grabbed by Kapros or Megalosaurs. 3) Kaprosuchus. One of the few wingmen that can easily counter Raptors, Deinonychus or Troodons. Need to save a pal from one of them? Whistle away! 2) Thorny Dragon. Takes a lot of damage, deals moderate damage, and is a mildly fast mobile smithy. Knockback is really nice too! 1) Baryonyx. Is there anything the Baryonyx can't do? Oh right, eat raw dino meat or veggies. But seriously, the Baryonyx hits hard, can be trained for anything, is pretty fast by default, and can stun enemies underwater! That alone has saved me and my mount from a ton of trouble in the waters! And the the cherry on top? Self healing when low on HP and near fish. You can't get a better wingman, or can you...?
@@Scrumbadango If you're really careful and use and stay out of the water, a Raptor or an Iguanadon will do the trick. Keep an eye out for Kaprosuchus, though. They will dismount you and carry you away
Oh yes, I forgot. Sarco is a really good starter choice as well if you know to run and jump around. Speaking of which, it will dismount you off of relatively low-riding creatures such as a Raptor
I bought the game back in 2017 and bought all the dlc, and now I got my cousin into it and since only the host needs dlc I’ve got a partner for a long time with all of the free dlc and paid dlc maps
@@TryharderYt Lemme guess, excessive breeding? Or is there a setting that made it possible? It's... a number that feels far fetched to me, though I can tell you're not bluffing
Over raptor. I’d go with direwolf. If we are going for levels as while which is understandable. Direwolves require no level and they have a real pack boost. Raptors their boost is the speed boost called out by the alpha
I had a level 150 raptor on a fiber craft server with my friend and that was one of the strongest Dino’s I’ve ever had. It may have been a lot higher than that but me and my buddy stoped playing ark for a bit and forgot about the world.
My personal favorite tame is the coelacanth because killing everything with a tiny fish is just hilarious Just be sure to catch and release the coel a second time so it can gain exp
I started on the Island. My first tame was a Dilo. Second was a Trike. Third, fourth was fifth were Raptors although the fifth was bred from the first two. Sixth was a Pterodactyl and that opened up a lot of opportunities. But the creature that changed everything for me was the Argy. Long distance, able to carry a pretty decent amount. Perfect for my purposes.
Just a little thing to add with sarcos, they need to feed on fish meat, and they need a lot so be sure to have a lot or take ur sarco out and harvest a lot, before you know it they will have eaten through all of it
I joined a boosted server and just spammed high level raptors to make a horde of “Murder Bangers” they went well with the scorpion my friend so lovingly named Bill Cosby
The sad thing is that in some maps the meawings spawn in dangerous areas A bit later in the game when you can get stone builds and such i recommend a agry cuz it can hold loads of weight, can fly, pickup medium sized dinos, heal itself pickup players, and deals good amounts of damage All you need to do is get a pteranodon and make a trap and have tranq arrows and a crossbow
@@Cjthecheesedj Oh I get it, it's just the Sninomacrops is probably the easiest tame I have ever gotten, it kills (small) fish for me, it gives me the ability to jump offa cliffs and do a "gentle" hero landing, limited flight, and all for the price of 1 piece of chitin. Maewings are great, but I'm just saying this little utility backpack should have been on the list in my opinion. Even if only as an honorable mention.
@@Cjthecheesedj Also I love your videos, mainly how you break everything down for us. Also I have only been playing since the new year, so I need advice like what you give.
I keep hearing people say how common Raptors are but I've been playing for about a week now and I've only come across two or three of them on the island
Well every time I tried to start off and tame them on crystal isles it told me I had to be at least level 65 to tame them. And that's not really starters
The only dinosaurs I head for is the para dilo and dodo they are easy starting dinosaurs the para runs from u and u can get the uhm thing that as ropes and rocks at the end sry if I'm saying it weird I forgot what it's called but u can use that to trap the para then knock it out and give fruit to it
Ok I’m new but I play on Xbox one and this may be why but on the trike and all the inventory clips it’s all neat and actually sorted why won’t mine do that
Warning don't go close to raptor at low level his rapid hits can beat you down in 3-4 hits only, i suggest build a trap then shoot him with sling shot or traq arrows, thanks me later.
wheres the moschops they are the BEST all you need is to find one that wants berries and theres your first tame they level SUPER quickly and can even kill rexs and brontos in a few hits they can also harvest berrys they arent the best at it but there better and quicker than your hands
I’m gonna be honest, I was super excited to try this game at first Now I just play it because it frustrates me or pisses me off, making it easier to enjoy other games that would otherwise piss me off
For the sarco it will put up a good fight but don’t get cocky especially killing megalodons I feel like they aren’t that strong against them for me atleast megs attack in groups so 2 megs vs 1 ok level sarco it’s a losing game tbh
I disagree on starting map, I think all new players should infact play the island first. While the Ark story is vague at best, unlike the maps suggested by the youtuber, you can infact learn the story by starting on the island. Its also the most balanced map in terms of progression and learning curb if you ask me. The DLC maps while great don't get me wrong. Lack a few elements or rather make it harder for newer players to learn by either being too easy of a start, pirates bay on rag for example. or too hard with tames, or situtations they start in only someone who has played the game will know how to handle. New players know nothing about temp, or poisons for example, hunger and thirst managment. The island is gental in the begining in teaching about watching these stats. Plus its the orig Map for the game. Thus on all platforms switch in general i think only has access to it. So if they were to join a crossplay server with friends everyone has access to the map The Island not everyone has access to the DLC maps.
Are you sure? I was gonna tame the 'starter tames' last this playthrough. Lol I'm just teasing a bit. Love your channel CJ. Been watching for a couple years now:)
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I'd say the first dinos you have to tame is a MOSCHOPS since they are litteraly everywhere in every map. It will get you through early game struggle like collecting narcoberries and fighting off small to middle sized dinos. You just have to find one with decent level and hope that it only wants berries to tame
Best tame for sure
There is many issue cause if your new it’s hard to get rare muchrooms and it’s hard if you just started But great tame to get
When they ask for anything other than berries, i light them on fire and throw tthem in the jellyfish filled ocean
@@604dinoboy4 I’m taking notes
I've put in over 3500 hours and I've never tamed one yet lol.i usually tame either a trike or parasaur first
"If you have kibble why are you watching this video?"
Imagine having thousands of hours logged in Ark since January 2016 and NOT watching a new CJ Top 5, I love this stuff :D
I absolutely love early tame stegos, their great at Berry collection! Plus their defensive ability against everything is fantastic!
The sinomacrops is one of the best tames for beginners and late game players, just grab chitin and your good
Yes it’s good for escaping players with now guns or fire arms well if your lucky enough they’ll miss and on single player it’s good for escaping T-rex and all that
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They’re also pretty good because they can help you out a lot if you’re not willing to go to the link to get a jet pack!(tek chest plate)
I have been sticking to Crystal Isles, despite liking my small bit of time in/on Val. It was the cherry blossom pond.. Tundrafalls is just pure tranquil bliss, with Raptors, Troodons and Carnos. 😶🙊💕
Valguero is aesthetically pleasing
It'd depend on the maps available too. On officials I usually get a horse first-always get a horse first. It is fast, can carry a good amount and with a saddle it can make narcs on the go. It is absolutely perfect for a starter.
Get a decent horse and in 10 minutes you are hunting that first flier and good to go!
Horses you can really only go for on rag at the start
I use horse to knock everything out to tame 😅
cj: "unless you have a magmasaur"
also cj: "these are the best starter tames"
To be fair, on lost island you can get them *relatively* easily naked if you have good movement speed.
It's super dangerous of course, but it can be done.
Also with the sacro, get a solo one along the river or ocean areas. Getting one in swamp areas can be tricky with the other inhabitants.
Cj: It's a good idea to find a low level at the start
Me: I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that :3
150 or bust, 100%
Iguanodon is much easier to tame than a trike, and is comparable in most use cases. Sinomacrops, Argentavis, Megatherium and Casteroides definitely deserve to be mentioned too.
Mega and argy both practically require traps
@@pashweetienot really for the argy, shot it out the air with repetitive tranqs lmao
@@darthtuwile423 I’m revisiting ark at this time but back when I tamed one I used a trap of some sort. So you could prolly find a trap tutorial online.
What level do you unlock iguanodon saddle? I tamed a few on my single player server but haven’t unlocked the saddle yet-
Raptors are very very good starters, they kill almost any thing that attacks you near your base and they have easy saddles and theyre very fast, good for spoiled meat and get themselves out of harm with itd agility and speed
Personally always went for a para first they can harvest berrys have good carry and are very easy to knock out with just fists.
Stegos should be any new survivor's top priority tbh. It's literally a Tank and can defend you from nearly anything, plus it can gather berries, wood and thatch like crazy. It's single handedly the most versatile starter tame out there.
*8:40* *It also should be Noted: You can outRUN the Sarcosuchus, but you cannot OUTSWIM a Sarcosuchus (._.) don't even try.. and don't try walkin backwards either... if you're pushed into a corner you're dead (:/)*
Sarco is best in my opinion, when i finally crafted the saddle for it and went in the ocean with it, it was like fast and furious fast
Another benefit to raptors is that they're able to go into the lower south cave, having a pack of 3-5 should allow you to wipe out the cave inhabitants without losing one (except maybe if there's a Megalosaurus at night, best to do day visits), maybe have some stimberries or stimulant in case one of them takes enough torpor from the creatures to put it to sleep. Lower south cave, aside from all the torpor inflicting creatures, is the easiest place to harvest obsidian if you're low level and can't easily head to the north to harvest from the mountains.
If ur higher level id recommend the pteranodon cause its very easy to ride across the island. But it does take time to tame them and u will need about 5 narco berries
Great list of tames!
May I request a Top Ten Wingman Tames in Ark? The kinds of creatures you by your side at any time even if you have a different primary mount!
My primary duo is Scooter the Deinonychus as my ride with Bluebarry the Baryonyx as his wingman.
You get the gist. No good ARK player should be without a wingman, and I wanna see your favorite wingmen. Who do you have by your side?
My favorite wingmen are:
(Maps I've played: The Island, Scorched Earth and Volguero)
5) Spinosaurus. It would be higher on the list if it didn't have such a low weight cap, as it hits hard and is easy to track. Apex predator status ensures you don't have to worry about them getting aggroed often.
4) Raptor. Small, strikes fast and hard, and has a dang near instant turning radius. It's one of the few creatures that will hit foes faster than it can mounted. Only problem is it's easily grabbed by Kapros or Megalosaurs.
3) Kaprosuchus. One of the few wingmen that can easily counter Raptors, Deinonychus or Troodons. Need to save a pal from one of them? Whistle away!
2) Thorny Dragon. Takes a lot of damage, deals moderate damage, and is a mildly fast mobile smithy. Knockback is really nice too!
1) Baryonyx. Is there anything the Baryonyx can't do? Oh right, eat raw dino meat or veggies. But seriously, the Baryonyx hits hard, can be trained for anything, is pretty fast by default, and can stun enemies underwater! That alone has saved me and my mount from a ton of trouble in the waters! And the the cherry on top? Self healing when low on HP and near fish. You can't get a better wingman, or can you...?
Nice what starter Dino can I use to tame a baryonx
@@Scrumbadango If you're really careful and use and stay out of the water, a Raptor or an Iguanadon will do the trick. Keep an eye out for Kaprosuchus, though. They will dismount you and carry you away
Oh yes, I forgot. Sarco is a really good starter choice as well if you know to run and jump around. Speaking of which, it will dismount you off of relatively low-riding creatures such as a Raptor
Its like 5 days that I re started playng ark after many years and your video's are helping me remember how to do some things
Thumbnail look sick dude
I bought the game back in 2017 and bought all the dlc, and now I got my cousin into it and since only the host needs dlc I’ve got a partner for a long time with all of the free dlc and paid dlc maps
Maewings is such a good starter mount. Heck, at endgame I have dozens for multiple purposes.
Number 1 is jerboa for me. They have great ammo weight reduction but most importantly, are the cutest and cuddliest creatures on the ARK
the first decent beginners guide for dinos finally
What about the moschops? It’s an extremely good early game mount in my opinion.
If you're lucky, absolutely. I previously had tamed a Level 110, so I ended up with a wicked starter
@@supernintendosp i got a level 1568 :)
@@TryharderYt Lemme guess, excessive breeding? Or is there a setting that made it possible? It's... a number that feels far fetched to me, though I can tell you're not bluffing
I spawned in and found 2 only needing tintoberties was so lucky I love moschops one of my favourite tames early on
Over raptor. I’d go with direwolf. If we are going for levels as while which is understandable. Direwolves require no level and they have a real pack boost. Raptors their boost is the speed boost called out by the alpha
I had a level 150 raptor on a fiber craft server with my friend and that was one of the strongest Dino’s I’ve ever had. It may have been a lot higher than that but me and my buddy stoped playing ark for a bit and forgot about the world.
My first was a stego. My personal armor.
Then an argentavis to go fast on the map
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My personal favorite tame is the coelacanth because killing everything with a tiny fish is just hilarious
Just be sure to catch and release the coel a second time so it can gain exp
I started on the Island. My first tame was a Dilo. Second was a Trike. Third, fourth was fifth were Raptors although the fifth was bred from the first two. Sixth was a Pterodactyl and that opened up a lot of opportunities.
But the creature that changed everything for me was the Argy. Long distance, able to carry a pretty decent amount. Perfect for my purposes.
Starting of the video the trike- am in this list to?
Ur better at mid but theres sinos
@@jz6187 spinos? Sino is a Pokémon region so I’m going to assume you meant spinos
@@gAnims1-archive its called sinnoh
@@finger2623 I know I just said sino cause they said sino
@@gAnims1-archive ok no problem
Just a little thing to add with sarcos, they need to feed on fish meat, and they need a lot so be sure to have a lot or take ur sarco out and harvest a lot, before you know it they will have eaten through all of it
Sarcos can eat raw meat or prime too
I love the raptor and I still do, along with refer that I breed to fight bosses, I usually have a VERY high level raptor leading the pack
Which side can you get a meawing? North, South, east, or west?
i lost to a level 2 tri as i was using the rock shooter thnks for this video it help me a lot i was level 13 during that time
What is the song that plays at the beginning? it is in many of your other videos as well. I have no luck finding it.
Spot on list! ❤️ #1 is my now go to tame for everything!
I joined a boosted server and just spammed high level raptors to make a horde of “Murder Bangers” they went well with the scorpion my friend so lovingly named Bill Cosby
CJ, MAN YOU MAKE THE BEST VIDEOS
The sad thing is that in some maps the meawings spawn in dangerous areas
A bit later in the game when you can get stone builds and such i recommend a agry cuz it can hold loads of weight, can fly, pickup medium sized dinos, heal itself pickup players, and deals good amounts of damage
All you need to do is get a pteranodon and make a trap and have tranq arrows and a crossbow
If you are really really a begginer i'd reccomend using just a club and a bola and some meat and narcoberries i was at day 3 when i tamed 2 raptors
I wish i knew this earlier, im lvl 35 and tamed a spino without a saddle. Now everytime it follows me it keeps running in circles
Just be careful with sarcos as they are vulnerable to stunlocks from baryonyx :]
What if the trike doesn’t start taming after food giving in to its inventory
I am new and u are really helping me some of the dinos i did not know they existed lol
glad i could help :)
Sinomacrops plus net gun equals a darn good start on any map except gen1
Net gun ? At the start ?
Thank you so much
I watch this to support you. I have a fridge full of various kibble....LOL
I have about 2 fridges of kibble at this point due to excess time and eggs. But here I am just like u supporting our boy cj!!
appreciate it!!!
Great Video!!!
So people know Ankylosaurus ability it works on crystal and obsidian as well
Kinda surprised the sinomacrops didn't get on the list.
Geared the video towards new players, so the basics if they get a maewing there set
@@Cjthecheesedj Oh I get it, it's just the Sninomacrops is probably the easiest tame I have ever gotten, it kills (small) fish for me, it gives me the ability to jump offa cliffs and do a "gentle" hero landing, limited flight, and all for the price of 1 piece of chitin. Maewings are great, but I'm just saying this little utility backpack should have been on the list in my opinion. Even if only as an honorable mention.
@@Cjthecheesedj Also I love your videos, mainly how you break everything down for us. Also I have only been playing since the new year, so I need advice like what you give.
Sarco is one of my fav you just need to increase its speed and you are good to go
Is lost island the 1st ark?
I keep hearing people say how common Raptors are but I've been playing for about a week now and I've only come across two or three of them on the island
I love this dude man
How are crystal wyverns not #1? All you need is crystal and it’s probably the strongest passive tame, while being extremely easy to get.
Well every time I tried to start off and tame them on crystal isles it told me I had to be at least level 65 to tame them. And that's not really starters
Thanks m8 I'll keep this in mind as a noob
Yem,maewing lv 19 saddle to learn...Refining Forge level 20 to learn...ARK logic :)(not a big deal but still)
Meanwhile,Parasaur,Iguanodon and Dilophoaurus:*impatiently waiting*
What about the iguanodon?
The only dinosaurs I head for is the para dilo and dodo they are easy starting dinosaurs the para runs from u and u can get the uhm thing that as ropes and rocks at the end sry if I'm saying it weird I forgot what it's called but u can use that to trap the para then knock it out and give fruit to it
Nice vids
Bro Trikes are so op for exploring i went acrose the whole map and just pushed back and destroyed everything
tip number one. start on the island that i like so this video makes sense. great tutorial!
BOIII A SPINO IS NOT A STARTER TAME
Cute vid 😵💫
Ok I’m new but I play on Xbox one and this may be why but on the trike and all the inventory clips it’s all neat and actually sorted why won’t mine do that
I'm a newbie and i literally tamed a level 28(now 42 somehow) trike using only the club
So is a good mochiopis they can take out rapters and Carnos just level up Stam and health and damage
Iguanodon always is my first tame bec he hav Infinite stamina
Just started the game and im scared to go investigate so where can i find these dinos😅
Lol. I have all the Dino’s in the video but I’m not high enough level to get sarco saddle 😢
Can I put dinos on a raft to transport them?
what about a slingshot for the trike I tamed one using it in hardcore ark
Snarco is a very good beginner game because well the best way to tame it is to get to its tail and hit it with a club
Warning don't go close to raptor at low level his rapid hits can beat you down in 3-4 hits only, i suggest build a trap then shoot him with sling shot or traq arrows, thanks me later.
wheres the moschops they are the BEST all you need is to find one that wants berries and theres your first tame they level SUPER quickly and can even kill rexs and brontos in a few hits they can also harvest berrys they arent the best at it but there better and quicker than your hands
I’m gonna be honest, I was super excited to try this game at first
Now I just play it because it frustrates me or pisses me off, making it easier to enjoy other games that would otherwise piss me off
i might play lost isaland
For the sarco it will put up a good fight but don’t get cocky especially killing megalodons I feel like they aren’t that strong against them for me atleast megs attack in groups so 2 megs vs 1 ok level sarco it’s a losing game tbh
Actual functional starter tames.
1. Crystal Wyvern
2. Maewing
3. Pt
4. Enforcer
5. Argy
What you listed is useless crp 😂😂😂
watched this while waiting for carchs to breed in a full tek base
Why I don't have the "THEM" button, I am a starter please understand me
I disagree on starting map, I think all new players should infact play the island first. While the Ark story is vague at best, unlike the maps suggested by the youtuber, you can infact learn the story by starting on the island. Its also the most balanced map in terms of progression and learning curb if you ask me. The DLC maps while great don't get me wrong. Lack a few elements or rather make it harder for newer players to learn by either being too easy of a start, pirates bay on rag for example. or too hard with tames, or situtations they start in only someone who has played the game will know how to handle. New players know nothing about temp, or poisons for example, hunger and thirst managment. The island is gental in the begining in teaching about watching these stats. Plus its the orig Map for the game. Thus on all platforms switch in general i think only has access to it. So if they were to join a crossplay server with friends everyone has access to the map The Island not everyone has access to the DLC maps.
first carnivore to come across? bro at my first day hordes of rexes and alphas surounded my base, and it even says that it was an ez zone
Hold on what about the moschops. Like bro they are so underrated
Thank
My first tame was a carbomneys I think ;-;
My raptorlvl112 distoyed a lvl120 triceratops on his own😂😂(I don't know how)
How do i change to a different map on mobile
If i get engrams learned on dkc maps can I use them. On island or the other maps or just on they're respective maps... Ty
Raptors get a pack bonus?
Are you sure? I was gonna tame the 'starter tames' last this playthrough. Lol
I'm just teasing a bit. Love your channel CJ. Been watching for a couple years now:)
I found maewing in fjodur
I killed a alpha raptor with a level 93 trike lol op trike
I like maewings perfect baby dino sitters
raptor is the best...if u have 2 of them u can make yourself an entire pack to destroy your enemies
My first tame was a raptor :D