Conquering the dual-boss arena on Ragnarok requires more than a simple swarm of high-level tames. You'll face both the Dragon and the Manticore simultaneously, meaning you have to balance anti-air tactics with rapid melee burning before the 40-minute timer runs out.
Success hinges on precise tribute collection, strict army composition, and understanding how both bosses behave once you teleport into the arena. Here's everything you need to outsmart the dual threat and secure your Tek unlocks.
Preparing Your Tribute Items and Requirements
Before stepping foot onto the obelisk platform, you must meet the player level requirements and gather a demanding list of artifacts and creature trophies. Tribute costs scale sharply between Gamma, Beta, and Alpha difficulties.
Player Level Prerequisites
- Gamma: Level 70 minimum
- Beta: Level 80 minimum
- Alpha: Level 90 minimum
Required Tributes and Artifacts
You'll need a complete set of eleven artifacts alongside specific creature parts for Beta and Alpha runs.
- Artifacts: Clever, Cunning, Devious, Devourer, Hunter, Immune, Massive, Pack, Skylord, Strong, and the Lord of the Isles (where applicable). You need one of each for all difficulty tiers.
- Trophies (Beta and Alpha only): 10 parts each (for Beta) or 25 parts each (for Alpha) of Argentavis Talons, Basilosaurus Blubber, Megalania Toxin, Megalodon Tooth, Sarcosuchus Skin, Sauropod Vertebra, Spinosaurus Sail, Thylacoleo Hook-Claws, Titanoboa Venom, and Tusoteuthis Tentacles.
Choosing Your Army: Rexes vs. Therizinosaurus
While standard Rex armies work well on maps like The Island, the Ragnarok arena heavily favors Therizinosaurus squads. The Dragon deals percentage-based fire damage that melts high-health carnivores very quickly. Therizinos can bypass this weakness by stocking up on Sweet Vegetable Cakes in their inventories, allowing them to self-heal through the intense burn damage.
Recommended Loadout
- 17 to 18 Therizinos: Aim for around 21,000 health with the rest of your level points dumped into melee damage (ideally 500% or higher). Equip every single one with Ascendant or Mastercraft saddles possessing at least 100 armor. Pack 50 to 100 Sweet Vegetable Cakes in each creature's inventory.
- 1 Yutyrannus: Essential for the Courage roar, boosting your army's damage output and damage resistance. Ride this yourself to control positioning.
- 1 Daeodon: Useful for active healing, though its food drains fast. Park it safely behind the main battle line so it doesn't get caught in the Dragon's breath.
Cryopod your tames and transport them to any Obelisk or Supply Crate near a drop. Release them onto the platform before you activate the terminal, as cryopods are disabled once the teleport starts.
Executing the Fight: Phase-by-Phase Strategy
When you spawn into the arena, immediately whistle your tames to follow you toward the center flat ground near the cornfields. Do not let your army get snagged on the ruins near the entry spawn.
Step 1: Melt the Dragon First
The Dragon is your primary target. Its fire breath deals devastating percentage damage, making it the most lethal threat to your tames. Wait for the Dragon to land, position your Therizinos around its flanks, and let loose. Because the Dragon takes increased damage from all sources on Ragnarok, a well-bred army can drop its health bar in minutes.
- Watch out for the corpse glitch: When the Dragon dies, its body creates a massive hitbox. If your mounted tame stands too close, you'll get stuck inside the corpse. Dismount immediately if this happens and whistle your tame to follow you out.
Step 2: Grounding and Sniping the Manticore
Once the Dragon falls, your attention shifts entirely to the Manticore. The Manticore is notoriously stubborn, spending long stretches flying around the arena and peppering you with tranquilizer darts.
- Bring high-end assault rifles or pump-action shotguns with plenty of ammo.
- When the Manticore finally lands to summon Rock Elementals or attack your tames directly, rush it with your Therizinos to bite it into submission.
- Ignore the minor spawned creatures like the local Griffins and Rock Elementals where possible; focus your tames on the Manticore to beat the timer.
- Crucial tip: Wear a Gas Mask. The Manticore's purple gas attack inflicts heavy torpor and damage, but a gas mask completely negates the effect.
Rewards and TEK Unlocks
Defeating the arena grants massive quantities of Element depending on the chosen difficulty—yielding 65 for Gamma, 200 for Beta, and 410 for Alpha. You'll also collect the Dragon and Manticore flags, trophies, and the Manticore Shield Skin.
Note: Ensure your creature lands the final blow on the Manticore, rather than a player weapon, to properly register the boss defeat and unlock your TEK engrams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use flyers in the Ragnarok boss arena?
No. Standard flying mounts like Argents or Wyverns are restricted from entering the Ragnarok arena, unlike the standalone Manticore arena on Scorched Earth. Ground tames only.
What happens if the timer runs out?
If the 40-minute timer expires before both bosses are dead, you, your tribe members, and all deployed tames will instantly die, dropping all equipped gear and inventory items inside the arena.
Do I need to fight the Lava Elemental or Iceworm Queen first?
No. Mini-bosses found inside Ragnarok's ice and lava caves are entirely optional side content. You only need the standard artifacts and tribute items gathered from standard cave runs to open the main boss portal.
