Tides of Fortune Creatures

All Tides of Fortune creatures — Tidepup, Parrot, Pirate Pegomastax, taming methods, abilities, and companion roles in ARK: Survival Ascended naval gameplay.

New Companions for the High Seas

Tides of Fortune introduces four creatures that reshape survival on the open ocean. Unlike traditional ARK tames focused on combat power or resource gathering, Tides of Fortune companions provide specialized support — healing, treasure tracking, mischievous utility, and narrative flavor tied to Bob's swashbuckling campaign. Each creature requires the Tides of Fortune DLC (Bob's True Tales) to tame.

The headline companions are Tidepup and Parrot. Tidepup is an amphibious axolotl-like healer that rides on your shoulder, cleanses toxins, and evolves into a larger mount form. Parrot is a treasure-hunting shoulder pet that sniffs out valuable entities including Cave Crates, Alpha Creatures, and enemy player ships. Both integrate directly with core Tides of Fortune loops.

Pirate Pegomastax brings mischievous utility inspired by the classic Pegomastax with a nautical twist, while the Pirate humanoid NPC adds story flavor to Bob's cinematic content. Together, these creatures make naval ARK feel distinct from land-based survival.

Tidepup — The Patron Healer

Tidepup is Tides of Fortune's signature companion and the first aquatic-based shoulder pet in ARK. This axolotl-like amphibian heals injured tames, cleanses toxins and debilitating conditions from survivors, and eventually evolves into a thorny dragon-sized mount with extended curative range. Its taming method is uniquely compassionate — demonstrate kindness by bringing injured pets for Tidepup to heal.

When gravely injured, Tidepup curls into a portable lucky charm (Tidepup Cocoon) until it recuperates — a mechanic that blurs the line between defeat and survival. Time spent at your side shapes its evolution, and choices you make during your partnership leave permanent marks on its development path.

Read the full Tidepup guide and taming tutorial for step-by-step instructions. Tidepup pairs excellently with Sloop exploration and long Genesis ocean voyages.

Parrot — Treasure Hunter Extraordinaire

Parrot serves as Tides of Fortune's treasure-hunting specialist. This shoulder pet sniffs out valuable items and entities in your vicinity — Cave Crates, Alpha Creatures, enemy player ships, and treasure-related targets. Its Treasure Tracker ability makes it indispensable for captains running Treasure Map farming routes and PvP scouting operations.

Taming Parrot requires combat affinity through Alpha creature hunts, Treasure Cache discoveries using Shovel excavations, and supply drop mission completions. This active taming method rewards players already engaged in Tides of Fortune's core loops rather than passive trap-and-wait approaches.

The Parrot guide and taming tutorial cover efficient affinity farming. Pair Parrot with a Tidepup for the ultimate exploration duo — one finds treasure, the other keeps you alive.

Pirate Pegomastax and Other Creatures

Pirate Pegomastax reimagines the classic ARK Pegomastax with pirate theming appropriate to Tides of Fortune's nautical setting. This mischievous creature provides utility functions distinct from Tidepup's healing and Parrot's tracking — see the dedicated Pirate Pegomastax guide for taming and ability details.

The Pirate humanoid NPC appears in Bob's cinematic story content starring Karl Urban and Auli'i Cravalho. While not a traditional tame, this character adds narrative depth to the Tides of Fortune experience and connects to cinematic milestones.

Players without the Tides of Fortune DLC cannot tame DLC-exclusive creatures, though they may interact with tames owned by DLC players on their server. Plan your Bob's True Tales purchase before beginning creature collection.

Creature Items and Equipment

Tides of Fortune adds creature-specific items: Tidepup Saddle for riding evolved Tidepups, Parrot Egg and Tidepup Egg for breeding, Bonding Feather for companion bonding, and Tidepup Cocoon for the dormancy recovery mechanic. These items appear in the items catalog with crafting requirements and usage details.

Shoulder pet capacity expands with Tidepup — it makes room for a second shoulder pet while perched on you. This unique mechanic enables Tidepup + Parrot dual-shoulder setups that no other ARK creature combination provides, maximizing both healing and treasure tracking simultaneously.

Integrate creatures into your Ship Skill Tree builds and ship customization plans. Aquatic Compartments transport larger evolved Tidepups, while shoulder pets accompany captains on deck during voyages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the DLC to tame Tides of Fortune creatures?
Yes. Tidepup, Parrot, and Pirate Pegomastax require the Tides of Fortune DLC (Bob's True Tales) to tame. Players without the DLC can see these creatures but cannot initiate taming.
Which creature should I tame first?
Tidepup for healing support and general utility, or Parrot if you prioritize treasure hunting. Most players tame Tidepup first for survivability, then add Parrot for economic advantage.
Can I have Tidepup and Parrot together?
Yes. Tidepup's unique ability allows a second shoulder pet while it rides on you. This enables simultaneous Tidepup healing and Parrot treasure tracking — the optimal companion setup.
How does Tidepup evolve?
Tidepup evolves based on time spent together and your actions during partnership. Healing injured tames, surviving challenging situations, and demonstrating compassion accelerate evolution into its larger mount form.
What does Parrot's Treasure Tracker detect?
Parrot detects valuable nearby entities including Cave Crates, Alpha Creatures, enemy player ships, and treasure-related targets. It is essential for efficient treasure map farming and PvP scouting.