[Top 5] Ark Survival Best Dinos for Obsidian That Are Excellent

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20 Jun 2022

5. Mantis (Best for holding tools)

How to find the Mantis:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY3cbH7n0Ak&ab_channel=PhlingerPhoo

The Mantis looks precisely like you’d imagine, only bigger and deadlier. This highly aggressive creature is known for its ability to hold weapons and tools, giving you a substantial advantage in both battling and gathering resources. The Mantis is an intelligent soldier who changes its tactics in correlation to its equipped weapon. Last, but not least, it’s an excellent tame for the Turkey Trial Event.

What makes Mantis Great for Obsidian:

It can equip a metal pick and get double resources
High efficiency as an obsidian gatherer
The saddle is available at level 45

Mantis details:

Passive taming method
Tameable, rideable and breedable
Leap attack that inflicts 120 damage
Generally found in packs of 2-3 in caves/desert dunes
Sensible to bug repellant

4. Phoenix (Best flyer for gathering obsidian)

How to find the Phoenix:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT5D7yX_yAg&ab_channel=Jimbob

This is a flyer that it’s born from its ashes, can access even the highest peaks, and survive in the hottest climates. If this description isn’t enough to convince you, then keep reading. The Phoenix is a large flaming bird found only on the Scorched Earth map on special events. It can fly so fast that it can pass any obstacles in its way and it doesn’t even require a saddle to be ridden. This magnificent creature is one of the best in all aspects, from hunting to gathering and battling.

What makes Phoenix Great for Obsidian:

Best gain per action while harvesting the resource
It can access even the highest or most difficult areas
The claw attack is designed for harvesting metal & ores. The peak attack may also be used

Phoenix details:

It’s a living campfire/forge, so it’s the superior way to harvest raw prime meat as you can cook it to avoid spoiling
It’s a Silica Pearl Farm. Occasionally, this rare creature can even excrete Black Pearls
The creature possesses a fire rocketing attack that’s almost impossible to retaliate or anticipate
It’s not breedable, but it’s tameable and rideable. No saddle is needed. It’s only found on the Scorched Earth map during a Heat Wave weather event.

3. Magmasaur (Best for gathering from challenging environments)

How to find the Magmasaur:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwQzx9LGx8A&ab_channel=Cjthecheesedj

The Magmasaur is a fantasy creature born from the most terrifying volcano eruption. When it comes to combat, its multiple attack styles and powerful bite make it a devastating opponent. It can not be tamed, and it breeds on a lava puddle in the Volcanic Biome. Moreover, it can truly spit metal ingots covered in lava. When it comes to gathering, its mobility and weight capacity place it on the top of the list. In some cases, like metal gathering, it can even exceed the Ankylosaurus.

What makes Magmasaur Great for Obsidian:

Second best obsidian efficiency from the game
Its natural habitat is the volcano, one of the few obsidian locations in the game
Impressive heat resistance
Can be equipped with the mining drill while in the cockpit

Magmasaur details:

It gathers all corrupted creatures into one horde
Immune to all fire-based attacks, perfect against the Dragon Boss
Can damage Tek structures using its magma ball
Can do full damage to Rock Elemental
It’s not tameable, but it’s rideable and breedable

2. Ankylosaurus (Best for gathering rock & ores)

How to find the Ankylosaurus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3yOiyYe2RI&ab_channel=Tecorsuh

The Ankylosaurus is a peaceful beast that you’ll surely encounter while walking around the island. It’s not only one of the best gatherers when it comes to obsidian. This dinosaur can gather almost any resource, specializing in rock & ores. It’s known to be one of the most useful creatures in Ark, as an unbelievable miner, strong combatant, and transporter. Its speed increases while swimming, making it an excellent water miner. Even more, it has an 85% weight reduction for metal, so what more can you ask for?

What makes Ankylosaurus Great for Obsidian:

Highest gathering efficiency for Obsidian
Its size allows it to access caves rich in this resource
One of the best health pools for its size
Large carrying capacity

Ankylosaurus details:

Two tail attacks & a powerful bite attack
Peaceful temper and medium dimensions
Excellent gatherers of almost all resources
Best for picking up metal, rocks & ore
Great water miner, transporter & guardian

1. Dunkleosteus (Best for obsidian weight reduction)

How to find the Dunkleousteus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovR77_BNzHM&ab_channel=Sethum

The Dunkleosteus gets the title of the best dinosaur for Obsidian. Even though its gathering efficiency isn’t the best one out there, the Dunkleosteus manages to exceed its opponents by possessing an incredible 75% weight reduction for obsidian. This large fish is surely a terrifying predator, with strong jaws and a bite that can crush you instantly. However, if domesticated, it will defend its rider even while harvesting resources.

What makes Dunkleosteus Great for Obsidian: