They are at the end of each cave and obtaining them can be extremely challenging.

It’s best to look for one on a higher level or with a group of friends.

Getting all of the artifacts gives you an achievement.

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This enormous spider is one of the bosses that can be taken on after acquiring all of the artifacts.

Broodmother Lysrixcan only be summoned in its lair.

It’s a giant green obelisk located on The Island.

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Its location can be seen on the world map.

To summon the boss, you better have 8 artifacts and 18 animal trophies.

Required items:

Argentavis Talon x4

Dropped byArgentavises.

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To obtain it, approach the corpse of the animal and open its inventory.

Sauropod Vertebra x2

Dropped by:Brontosaurus, DiplodocusandTitanosaur.

In the inventory of the killed animal.

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Megalodon Tooth x8

Obtained from aMegalodon.

Take them from its inventory before you turn it into resources.

Tyrannosaurus Arm x4

Acquired by killing aTyrannosaurus.

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Take the item from the killed enemy’s inventory.

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When you gather all of the items, summonBroodmother Lysrix.

During the fight, remember to stay at a distance.Rocket launchers and riflesare perfect for this situation.

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Using strong dinosaurs, e.g.

Rex, is not a bad idea.

The boss summons a lot of smaller enemies (up to 20 at a time).

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It can slow down its enemies.

Its location can be seen on the world map.

Just like in the case of the previous boss, you gotta have 8 artifacts and 18 trophies.

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Watch out when the enemy throws stones.

A large number of dinosaurs, e.g.Rex, Raptor, Carnotauruswill definitely be useful.

You should also watch out forGigantopithecusessummoned by the boss.

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Expert Survivor

The third and final main boss in the base version of ARK.

A giant dragon that can be summoned near the third, red obelisk.

Its location can be seen on the world map.

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Similarly to other bosses, you oughta have 8 artifacts and 18 trophies to fight it.

Remember tokeep movingduring the fight.

Watch out for the enemy’s attack range and try not to get bitten.

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It can kill the player with a single strike.

The enemy uses fire to attack from a distance.

To defeat the boss, gather a team of5 to 10 players.

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A large number of tamed beasts will be useful.

you’ve got the option to also attack its legs with swords or use ranged weapons.

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