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ARK: Survival Ascended Genesis — Parrot
Parrot shoulder pet guide for Tides of Fortune: treasure detection, speech mimicry, taming method, and naval loot hunting strategies.
What Is the Parrot?
The Parrot is a Tides of Fortune shoulder pet introduced in patch 89.25 alongside Genesis Ascended Part 1. This colorful companion specializes in treasure hunting — detecting valuable loot caches, buried supplies, and high-tier mission rewards within a configurable radius. Parrots also mimic nearby player speech, adding social flair to pirate crews and tribe naval operations.
Unlike Tidepup's healing support role, Parrot fills an economy and exploration niche. Naval tribes assign Parrots to captains and navigators who lead treasure expeditions across semi-procedural Genesis ocean islands and fortress assault routes.
Where to Find and How to Tame
Wild Parrots spawn on Tides of Fortune island outposts, fortress rooftops, and shipwreck clusters marked on the Genesis ocean map. Highest density occurs near procedurally generated pirate camps and bounty contract zones. Approach with Exceptional Kibble ready — Parrots use standard passive feeding once trust is established.
Wear pirate cosmetic sets if available; some spawn zones trigger faster trust timers when the tamer matches Tides of Fortune milestone rewards. Clear aggressive X-creatures before starting — Parrots flee long distances if startled, resetting tame progress.
Treasure Detection Ability
Treasure Sense pulses on a cooldown, highlighting buried loot nodes, supply crates, and fortress vaults through the shoulder pet HUD overlay. Detection range scales with Parrot level and imprint quality. Higher-level Parrots distinguish between common resource caches and rare hexagon-boosting treasure chests.
Combine Parrot with Bounty Board contracts for tribe-wide hexagon rewards — complete procedural contracts while Parrot marks bonus loot along the route. Pair with Tidepup on long voyages: Tidepup sustains crew health while Parrot optimizes loot per hour.
Speech Mimicry and Crew Use
Parrots periodically repeat phrases spoken by nearby tribe members within earshot. Useful for comedic crew moments and identifying allied players during fog-heavy naval engagements when nameplates are obscured. Mimicry does not reveal enemy voice chat — only players physically near the Parrot carrier.
Assign Parrot to the captain shoulder slot during fortress raids. When Treasure Sense marks a vault, call boarding parties using voice lines Parrot will echo across decks — a low-tech coordination tool for tribes without external comms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Parrot require Tides of Fortune DLC?
Yes. Parrot is exclusive to Tides of Fortune owners, like Tidepup and custom ships.
What kibble does Parrot prefer?
Exceptional Kibble for fastest taming. Superior Kibble works at reduced effectiveness.
Can Parrot find player-hidden stashes?
Treasure Sense highlights mission loot, buried nodes, and fortress vaults — not player-built hidden storage.
Does Parrot stack with Bounty Board rewards?
Yes. Complete Bounty Board contracts while Parrot marks bonus loot for maximum hexagon and resource income.
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