Hey guys! Ever dreamed of soaring through the skies of ARK: Survival Evolved, gazing down upon the prehistoric landscapes and your hard-earned bases? Well, you're in luck! While flying might seem like an endgame privilege, there are ways to experience the freedom of flight even in single-player mode. Let's dive into the methods you can use to take to the skies in ARK without needing friends or multiplayer servers.

Taming a Flying Mount

One of the most rewarding and straightforward ways to fly in ARK single player is by taming a flying mount. Several creatures can be tamed and ridden, each offering a unique flying experience. Some popular choices include the Pteranodon, Argentavis, and Griffin.

• Pteranodon: The Pteranodon is an early-game flyer that's relatively easy to tame. It's fast and agile, making it perfect for scouting and quick transportation. To tame a Pteranodon, you'll need to knock it unconscious using tranquilizer arrows or darts. Once it's down, feed it with fish meat or raw meat to gain its trust. Keep an eye on its torpor level to ensure it stays asleep during the taming process. Once tamed, you can craft a Pteranodon saddle and take to the skies.
• Argentavis: The Argentavis is a larger, more powerful flying mount that can carry heavier loads and withstand more damage. Taming an Argentavis is more challenging than taming a Pteranodon, as they are more aggressive and require higher-level tranquilizers. However, the effort is well worth it, as the Argentavis is an excellent all-around flyer that can be used for combat, transport, and resource gathering. Like the Pteranodon, you'll need to knock it unconscious and feed it with meat to tame it. Be sure to protect yourself during the taming process, as other creatures may try to interfere.
• Griffin: The Griffin is a majestic creature that can only be tamed through a specific process. To tame a Griffin, you'll need to find a Griffin egg and hatch it. Once the Griffin hatches, you'll need to imprint on it by providing it with care, such as feeding it, walking it, and cuddling it. Imprinting increases the Griffin's stats and makes it more loyal to you. Once the Griffin is fully grown, you can ride it and experience its unique abilities, such as diving and swooping.

Taming Strategies:

• Prepare: Before attempting to tame a flying mount, make sure you have the necessary equipment, such as tranquilizer arrows or darts, a ranged weapon, and plenty of food for the creature. It's also a good idea to clear the area of any potential threats.
• Trap: Building a trap can make taming a flying mount much easier. A simple trap can be made by constructing a small enclosure with walls and a ramp leading inside. Lure the creature into the trap and then close the entrance to keep it contained.
• Patience: Taming a flying mount can take time, so be patient and don't give up. Keep an eye on the creature's torpor level and make sure it stays unconscious throughout the taming process.

Using Admin Commands

If you're not in the mood for taming or simply want to experience flying without the hassle, you can use admin commands to grant yourself the ability to fly. This method is only available in single-player mode and requires you to enable admin privileges.

Enabling Admin Privileges:

1. Open the console: Press the tilde key ([`][) on your keyboard to open the console.
2. Enter the admin password: Type enablecheats [your admin password] and press Enter. If you don't have an admin password, you can set one in the game's settings.

Flying with Admin Commands:

Once you have admin privileges, you can use the following commands to fly:

• god: This command makes you invincible and allows you to fly. Simply type god into the console and press Enter. To disable god mode, type the command again.
• fly: This command enables flying mode. Type fly into the console and press Enter to start flying. To disable flying mode, type the command again.
• ghost: This command allows you to walk through walls and fly. Type ghost into the console and press Enter. To disable ghost mode, type the command again.

Additional Admin Commands:

• giveitemnum [item ID] [quantity] [quality]: This command gives you a specific item. For example, to give yourself a Pteranodon saddle, you would type giveitemnum 80 1 100 and press Enter.
• summon [creature ID]: This command summons a specific creature. For example, to summon a Pteranodon, you would type summon Pteranodon_Character_BP_C and press Enter.
• GFI [ItemName] [Quantity] [Quality] [true/false]: This command gives you a specific item by name. For example, to give yourself a Pteranodon saddle, you would type GFI PteranodonSaddle 1 100 0 and press Enter.

Important Considerations:

• Using admin commands can make the game too easy, so use them sparingly if you want to maintain a sense of challenge.
• Be careful when using god mode or ghost mode, as you can easily get lost or stuck in the environment.

Using Mods

Another way to fly in ARK single player is by using mods. Mods are player-created modifications that can add new features, creatures, and items to the game. Several mods add new flying creatures or allow you to fly without a mount.

Finding and Installing Mods:

1. Open the Steam Workshop: Launch ARK: Survival Evolved and click on the