Forgotten Fauna Continued: Edestus
The oceans of the ARK have always been dangerous, but they just got a whole lot more prehistoric with the arrival of the Forgotten Fauna Continued: Edestus add-on. This modification breathes new life into the aquatic ecosystem by introducing two distinct variants of the ancient Edestus, a shark-like predator that once ruled the seas. Whether you are looking for a pack-hunting companion or a solitary armored beast, this mod delivers unique mechanics that set it apart from standard Megalodons.
Meet the New Apex Predators
This expansion brings both the Pelagic and Abyssal Edestus to your server, each designed with specific roles in mind. The developers at Schmitto have reworked textures, fixed animation issues, and recoded character blueprints to ensure smooth integration with the latest builds of ARK: Survival Ascended. Unlike simple reskins, these creatures possess unique base stats and behaviors that require different taming and riding strategies.
The Pelagic Edestus: Strength in Numbers
If you prefer a swarm tactic, the Pelagic variant is your go-to choice. These creatures are bulky and designed to operate in groups. With a base health of 500 and substantial stamina, they thrive when hunting in packs. The standout feature here is the gang bonus system. When you gather up to nine individuals, each member gains a 5% increase in melee damage and 1.5% damage resistance. At maximum capacity, your squad enjoys a massive 40% melee boost and 12% resistance, making them formidable forces against large marine threats.
The Abyssal Edestus: The Armored Loner
In contrast, the Abyssal Edestus is a solitary hunter built for durability and high single-target damage. While it lacks any gang bonuses, it compensates with natural armor that provides 25% damage resistance by default. This variant excels in deep waters where it can utilize its pressurized saddle and heavy armor capabilities. It boasts higher base damage and significant armor pierce, allowing it to take down heavily armored foes that would shrug off attacks from other marine mounts. Additionally, this variant is completely immune to bleeding, stunning, and electrocution effects.
Combat Mechanics and Harvesting
Both variants have been tuned to feel distinct during combat. You can now hold the left-click button to execute attacks continuously rather than spam-clicking, a quality-of-life improvement that makes fighting much smoother. Their primary bite harvests Carved Fish from corpses instead of Prime Fish, aligning their utility with their dietary needs. The right-click Heavy Bite inflicts a potent bleed effect, draining 5% of the target's health over ten seconds, capped at 5,000 HP per proc. The Abyssal version takes this further with Manta and Therizinosaurus-level armor pierce.
For crowd control, both sharks possess a tail swing attack mapped to the C key. This move stuns targets and costs 150 stamina. If you are riding an Abyssal Edestus equipped with its special saddle, this attack also deals torpor at 3.5 times the damage dealt, making it an excellent tool for incapacitating large creatures without killing them.
Aggro and Behavior Changes
Gone are the days of sharks attacking you from across the map. The Edestus variants now require you to get reasonably close before they become aggressive. However, their sense of smell remains supernatural; they can detect corpses from incredible distances and will rush to feed immediately. Furthermore, both species are immune to Ammonite rage pheromones, and they extend this protection to their riders, allowing you to navigate dense ammonite fields safely.
Managing mods can sometimes be a hassle, especially when keeping up with version compatibility for ARK: Survival Ascended updates. Fortunately, using the foxygame.net launcher simplifies this process significantly by offering a dedicated add-on catalog where you can locate Forgotten Fauna Continued: Edestus and handle auto-updates with a single click, ensuring your game files remain stable and ready for exploration.
How to Install and Play
Getting started with this content is straightforward. To download Forgotten Fauna Continued: Edestus, you simply need to search for Mod ID 1093154 in your platform's workshop or mod manager. Once subscribed, the files will integrate automatically upon launching the game. For those wondering how to install it on a dedicated server, ensure the Mod ID is added to your server configuration file alongside any dependencies required by the Forgotten Fauna series.
- Pelagic Stats: 500 Health, 300 Stamina, 700 Torpor, 500 Weight.
- Abyssal Stats: 380 Health, 400 Stamina, 700 Torpor, 400 Weight.
- Diet: Both variants consume Carved Fish and Herbal Fish.
- Crafting Update: Herbal Fish now restores 1 HP per second and requires Carved Fish, Citronal, Raw Salt, and Fiber.
The addition of these creatures enriches the underwater experience, providing players with fresh challenges and powerful new allies. Whether you choose the swarm tactics of the Pelagic or the brute force of the Abyssal, the Forgotten Fauna Continued: Edestus for ARK: Survival Ascended offers a robust and engaging gameplay loop that honors the prehistoric setting of the island. Dive in today and claim your place at the top of the food chain.