Buffed Rhynio TEST
If you have spent any time taming and flying a Rhyniognatha in ARK: Survival Ascended, you already know this creature is a powerhouse. But what if it could be faster, hit harder, and carry more? That is exactly what the Buffed Rhynio TEST add-on delivers. This community-created mod takes the already formidable Rhyniognatha and turns it into an absolute apex predator of the skies. Whether you are a solo player looking to dominate the island or a breeder experimenting with new strategies, this mod offers a fresh take on one of the game's most iconic creatures.
What Does Buffed Rhynio TEST Change?
This add-on is a complete remap of the vanilla Rhyniognatha. It replaces all new spawns with a modded version, meaning your existing tames remain untouched, but any new Rhyniognatha you encounter will feature the buffed stats. The core philosophy behind the mod is to compensate for the creature's slow attack speed by boosting its raw damage output and mobility. The result is a creature that feels responsive, powerful, and genuinely fun to use in combat.
Offensive Overhaul: Melee and Resin Attacks
The most noticeable change is in combat. The flying melee attack has been buffed from a base of 55 to a devastating 82. This is designed to make up for the Rhynio's naturally slow swing speed. However, the real star of the show is the resin attack system. All resin attacks now scale with melee damage, which changes how you build your creature. To keep things balanced, the base damage of these attacks has been nerfed, but the scaling ensures that a well-leveled, tamed Rhyniognatha will hit significantly harder than a vanilla one.
- Resin Needle: Damage reduced to 25, but now applies a Sapped debuff and travels at a blistering speed of 15,000 (up from 4,800).
- Resin Rocket: Base damage lowered to 50, but speed increased to 10,000. The homing variant now locks on in 0.6 seconds instead of 2.2, making it far more reliable in a dogfight.
- Resin Bomb: Damage sits at 200, but it now applies three levels of Sapped, crippling your target's damage output.
These changes make the Rhynio a debuff machine. Stacking Sapped on enemies before finishing them with melee attacks is a devastating combo that few creatures can survive.
Survivability and Utility Buffs
It is not all about offense. The Buffed Rhynio TEST mod also addresses several quality-of-life issues. The Rhyniognatha's health has been raised to 1400, and its weight capacity is now 1200. This allows you to haul more resources or even kidnap smaller creatures with ease. The carrying speed nerf has been completely removed, so you can swoop in, grab a target, and escape before anyone knows what hit them.
Stamina regeneration while latching has been increased tenfold, from 5/s to 50/s. This means you can hold onto a massive creature for much longer without exhausting your stamina. Additionally, resin now weighs 75% less in the Rhynio's inventory, making it a viable mobile resin farm. When you finally take down a wild Rhynio, harvesting its corpse now yields resin, giving you another reason to hunt them.
Installation and Compatibility
Installing this mod is straightforward. To download Buffed Rhynio TEST, you will need to navigate to the CurseForge page for ARK: Survival Ascended. Once there, simply subscribe to the mod. The mod is designed for the current version of the game and works seamlessly with most other add-ons, as it only replaces the Rhyniognatha blueprint. If you are using the foxygame.net launcher, you can find Buffed Rhynio TEST in the add-on catalog, which allows for a one-click install that handles all version compatibility checks automatically. This is a great option for players who want to avoid manual installation errors.
For those asking how to install, the process is the same as any other mod. After subscribing, you must enable the mod in your single-player world or server settings. Once active, you will need to run the command DestroyWildDinos to clear out any existing vanilla Rhyniognatha and force new, modded spawns to appear. If you want to spawn one directly, use the command Gmsummon TESTRhynio_Character_Bp_C 150 for a tamed level 150 (which becomes 225 due to perfect taming effectiveness) or Spawndino "Blueprint'/RhyniomodTEST/TestRhynio_Character_Bp.TestRhynio_Character_Bp'" 0 0 0 150 for a wild one.
Known Bugs and Current Limitations
This is the creator's first ARK mod, and they openly admit to having only 53 hours in the DevKit. As such, there are a few known issues. The most prominent bug is that the additional Sapped levels from resin attacks only apply after the target already has the Sapped debuff. This means the first hit will only apply one level, but subsequent hits will stack correctly. There is also a minor glitch where the Rhynio can attack while you are placing a structure. The mod is fully functional on Singleplayer, but the creator has not been able to test it on a dedicated server, so stability there is not guaranteed.
Future Plans and Community Feedback
The developer has a roadmap of fixes and features they want to implement. This includes making Rhynios convert Sap to Resin faster, preventing creatures from attacking when they have maxed Sapped debuff, and giving tamed Rhyniognathas a 50% chance to spawn as female. Breeding is unlikely to be added, as the creator feels it is unnecessary given the unique Impregnation mechanic. The community is encouraged to post feedback and bug reports on the CurseForge comments section to help improve the mod.
If you are looking to breathe new life into your Rhyniognatha experience, Buffed Rhynio TEST for ARK: Survival Ascended is a fantastic choice. It is a bold, aggressive overhaul that rewards aggressive playstyles. While it is not without its rough edges, the core changes are impactful and enjoyable. Just remember to back up your saves, as removing the mod will cause all modded Rhyniognatha to disappear. For a first attempt at modding, this is an impressive and highly entertaining addition to the game.