Surviving Arat Prime isn’t about who has the biggest base — it’s about who commands the deadliest army.
Beyond the frozen winds and towering Gothic ruins of ARK: Lost Colony lies a hostile ecosystem unlike anything the series has seen before. The Necrocene has twisted evolution itself, giving rise to loyal familiars that evolve with you, living siege engines shaped by your stat choices, and intelligent Thralls who fight, work, and even think like soldiers.
This complete ARK Lost Colony creature guide breaks down every major new tame, explains how they work, how to acquire them, and—most importantly—how to combine them into an unstoppable army capable of surviving Arat Prime’s eternal night.
The Taming Apex: Key Creatures of Arat Prime
Below is a quick-reference overview of the most important new creatures and what they’re best used for.
| Creature Name | Primary Role & Use Case | Unique Ability / Key Feature |
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| Veilwyn / Solwyn / Malwyn | Starter Companion & Advanced Mount | Evolves into traversal or assassin forms |
| Ossidon | Siege Engine & Tank | Body physically reshapes based on highest stat |
| Gigadesmodus | Flying Fortress & Mobile Base | Can carry structures and behemoth creatures |
| Aureliax | Strategic Support & Utility | Telekinetic control, healing, and gravity attacks |
| Gloon | Saboteur & Ranged Attacker | Invisibility and laser-based attacks |
| Thralls | Infantry Army & Base Managers | Weapon-wielding soldiers controlled via neural link |
Mastering the Evolving Familiars: Veilwyn, Solwyn, and Malwyn
The Veilwyn line is one of Lost Colony’s most important systems. This isn’t just a tame — it’s a companion that evolves alongside your playstyle.
The Loyal Veilwyn
This fox-like familiar is the ideal early-game tame. It uses a cryogenic bite to slow enemies and can open small wormholes to summon nearby pack members for defense. It’s easy to acquire using standard non-lethal knockout methods and serves as the foundation for its more powerful evolutions.
The Ascended Solwyn
Feed your Veilwyn Vulpite, found in volcanic and high-altitude regions, to evolve it into the Solwyn. This majestic mount is essential for exploration:
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Acts as a mobile sanctuary against extreme cold
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Climbs sheer ice walls
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Uses cryokinesis to create ice bridges across gaps
If you plan to explore Arat Prime efficiently, Solwyn is non-negotiable.
The Corrupted Malwyn
For pure offense, corruption leads to the Malwyn. While it sacrifices Solwyn’s traversal abilities, it gains:
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Teleabsorptive attacks that weaken enemies
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Extreme mobility with sliding and short-range teleportation
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Devastating hit-and-run potential
The Malwyn is perfect for assassinations and PvP-style engagements.
Dominating with Apex Tames
Lost Colony introduces several apex-tier creatures that redefine large-scale combat.
Ossidon: The Living Siege Weapon
Ossidon is a monstrous primate that weaponizes the environment itself. It can:
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Launch cryogenic spikes to slow targets
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Roll massive ice-wrecking balls for crowd control
Its defining trait is adaptive physiology — Ossidon physically changes based on its highest stat. Stack Health to create a walking fortress, or Melee Damage for a brutal juggernaut. Taming requires heavy tranquilizers and careful preparation; using terrain and ice traps is strongly recommended.
Gigadesmodus: The Flying Fortress
Often called the true king of the skies, the Gigadesmodus is a logistical and combat monster:
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Carries structures and multiple survivors
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Transports behemoth-class creatures
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Functions as a mobile command center
In combat, it rains Red Element–infused blood for devastating area damage. Found patrolling the High Tundra and near the Lost King’s city, taming one is an aerial battle best done with fast flyers and high-powered ranged weapons.
Aureliax: The Telekinetic Guardian
Aureliax is utility incarnate. Instead of knockout taming, it must be earned, likely through a quest or challenge tied to its chrysalis.
Once unlocked, Aureliax can:
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Shield and heal allies
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Levitate enemies or allies
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Crush foes using gravity manipulation
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Airlift two creatures simultaneously
It’s one of the strongest support creatures ever introduced in ARK.
Gloon & Cryolophosaurus: Specialized Fighters
Gloon
A twisted creation of Edmund Rockwell, Gloon excels at:
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Invisibility through light distortion
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Long-range laser attacks
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Scouting and sabotage
It’s ideal for reconnaissance and precision strikes in dangerous zones.
Cryolophosaurus
This versatile hunter:
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Fires narcotic sludge to assist in taming
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Emits freezing mist to protect allies
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Excels as a support unit during expeditions
An excellent companion for dangerous taming runs.
Understanding Hostile Factions: What You Cannot Tame
Not everything in Arat Prime can become your ally.
Revenants
Corrupted by liquid Edmundium, Revenants are untameable swarms that behave like zombie hordes. Use chokepoints, AoE weapons, and avoid prolonged engagements.
Neophytes
These bat-like enforcers act as the Lost King’s “antibodies.” They are nearly immune to damage from tamed creatures. You must fight them personally using your best gear.
Hostile Thralls
Thralls aren’t tamed traditionally. They’re recruited by:
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Defending their outposts
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Forcing submission through raids
Conquering the Thrall Mastery System
Thralls turn Lost Colony into a hybrid survival–strategy experience.
Recruitment & Control
Once recruited, Thralls can:
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Guard bases
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Automate logistics and harvesting
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Be directly controlled via Total Possession, letting you fight through them using your own equipment
Building Your Legion
Thralls belong to specialized combat classes, gain Traits, and can even become Beast Riders, directly controlling your tamed dinosaurs. Investing in the Beastmaster skill tree unlocks powerful army-wide buffs.
Where to Find Key Creatures
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Veilwyn: Starter zones and safer biomes
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Solwyn / Malwyn: Created through evolution
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Ossidon: Deep Tundra and mountain regions
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Gigadesmodus: High Tundra and skies near Arat Prime
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Aureliax: Twilight Forest, Caldera, or secluded zones
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Gloon: Aberrant Crash Sites
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Revenants: Ruins and corrupted areas
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Neophytes: Lost King’s Dominion (Hostility-based)
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best starter tame in Lost Colony?
Veilwyn. It evolves into Solwyn, which is essential for traversal and survival.
Can I tame a Revenant?
No. Revenants are untameable hostile entities.
How do I evolve my Veilwyn?
Feed Vulpite to evolve into Solwyn. Corrupting it into Malwyn requires a different, hidden method.
What’s the best creature for a mobile base?
Gigadesmodus — nothing else compares.
How do I fight Neophytes effectively?
Use personal weapons only and avoid generating Hostility in the city.
Final Thoughts
ARK: Lost Colony fundamentally changes how armies work in ARK. With evolving companions, adaptive siege beasts, flying fortresses, and intelligent Thralls, success in Arat Prime comes down to strategy, synergy, and preparation.
✅ Community & Resources
ARK Official Website – Expansion announcements and dev updates
ARK Reddit (r/ARK & r/ARKSurvivalAscended) – Lore theories, player discoveries, and patch reactions
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