A new DLC for Ark: Survival Evolved was just released called Genesis Part 2, and with it came new creatures to tame, such as the Maewing. You won't be able to resist adding it to your collection as it was made for superior transportation. It is a cross between a Platypus and Sugar Glider and they are quite harmless even when provoked.
It will propel you through the air and allow you to glide across the water with ease as no creature has before. Taming a Maewing doesn't have to be a difficult task in Ark: Survival Evolved, as long as you follow these tips and tricks.
How To Tame A Maewing
There are three steps to taming a Maewing, but it can be one of the easier creatures to tame if you know what you are doing. They are not aggressive, even when provoked, but it is their excessive movement around an area that makes them difficult to trap unless you have some single-player cheat codes.
One tip before attempting to tame this creature is to clear the area of any other creatures, as they tend to draw a crowd.
Here are the steps to taming a Maewing:
- Taunt It
- Trap It
- Tranq It
- Feed It
Taunt It
You will need to taunt the Maewing in order to draw it into a trap, and you can do so by using Rare Flowers.
They can be acquired from various plants and they include:
- Cattails
- Brambles
- Pitcher Plants
- Red Branched Bushes
- Short Spiky Shrubs
- Poison Mushroom Patches
If you consume this plant near the Maewing it will cause them to become aggressive and run after you, which is exactly what you need to lure them into a trap. It is part of the reason why it is easier to tame than a Dung Beetle.
Trap It
The best way to trap it is to place two Billboards in a 'V' and then use the flower to lure its head underneath one of them. Once you have it corned in the billboards, then you can place the third one behind it.
Some players are able to simply use billboards alone to trap it, but this is often a waste of resources and very difficult to accomplish. You might also have to place a roof if the Billboards are too far apart as they can fly away if given the chance.
Tranq It
After you have trapped the Maewing you will need to tranquilize it, and a simple Tranq Arrow should do the trick. It doesn't take much to knock it unconscious, as it is quite weak, especially when compared to other creatures who could help you scout out a base.
Feed It
The final step to taming it is to feed it the food it likes, and Kibble is your best option. However, if you don't have Kibble, then you can always use berries and it will tame fairly quickly.
Just open its inventory menu and move the Kibble or Berries from your inventory over to its own, and then wait for the tame to complete. You can also use meat to tame it as well, as it is an omnivore, so you can be on your way to the next beacon.