- Ant Wars taming scorpions unlocks a heavy-hitting creature unit for mid-game raids and nest defense.
- Prerequisites matter: a stable food economy and a defended nest come before any taming attempt.
- Scorpions are frontline breakers — pair them with Soldier Ants, not alone.
- Spiders vs scorpions: spiders scout and harass; scorpions crack fortified positions.
- Watch your food buffer: an idle tamed creature still drains colony resources.
Why Tame Scorpions in Ant Wars
Taming scorpions is one of the most rewarding mid-game power spikes in Ant Wars. Unlike your hatched ant army, tamed creatures bring stats and abilities that no standard ant unit can match. A scorpion functions as a living siege engine: high health, heavy single-target damage from its sting, and enough bulk to soak hits while your Soldier Ants clean up behind it.
The core loop of Ant Wars — gather food, hatch ants, raid colonies — gets a fourth pillar once taming comes online. Scorpions change how you approach fortified nests, chokepoint defense, and late-game colony wars where up to 25 colonies fight for survival.
Do not chase scorpions in your first hour. Establish a stable food income and a standing squad of 4-6 Soldier Ants first. Taming is a mid-game investment, and an undefended nest while you are out hunting is an invitation for rival players to raid you.
What tamed scorpions excel at:
| Role | Effectiveness | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breaking fortified nests | ★★★★☆ | Sting damage cracks defensive chokepoints |
| Nest defense | ★★★★☆ | Anchors tunnels near the Queen's chamber |
| Open-field fights | ★★★☆☆ | Slow speed limits chasing |
| Harassing food lines | ★★☆☆☆ | Flying Ants and spiders do this better |
| Scouting | ★☆☆☆☆ | Too slow and too valuable to risk |
Scorpions vs Spiders: Creature Comparison
Ant Wars lets you tame both spiders and scorpions, and they fill opposite niches. Spiders are your mobility and information tool; scorpions are your blunt instrument. Most strong colonies eventually run both, but if you can only invest in one, the choice depends on your playstyle.
| Attribute | Scorpion | Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Frontline breaker / defender | Scout / skirmisher |
| Health | High | Medium |
| Damage | High single-target | Medium sustained |
| Speed | Slow | Fast |
| Best use | Raiding defended nests, holding chokepoints | Harassing food lines, scouting enemy layouts |
| Risk when lost | High — expensive to re-tame | Moderate — cheaper to replace |
| Pairs well with | Soldier Ant masses, Bullet Ants | Flying Ants, small strike teams |
Tame a Scorpion If...
- You favor raids on fortified nests
- Your colony plays a defensive, outscaling style
- You have surplus food and Soldier Ant support
- You fight in tunnels and chokepoints often
Tame a Spider If...
- You favor map control and harassment
- You run an offensive, raid-heavy colony
- You need scouting before committing your army
- You fight in open terrain more than tunnels
Taming details such as exact food costs and taming mechanics vary as the game receives updates — the most recent confirmed update was on November 8, 2026. Verify current numbers in-game, and check the official game page at Ant Wars on Roblox for the latest version.
Step-by-Step: Taming Your First Scorpion
Follow this sequence to bring a scorpion into your colony without wrecking your economy or losing your nest while you are away.
Stabilize Your Economy
Build a healthy worker population and keep roughly 60% of your ants on gathering duty. Taming costs food, and a tamed scorpion is a long-term resource commitment. Never attempt taming on a food deficit.
Secure the Nest
Station 4-6 Soldier Ants at your entrances and bury the Queen's chamber deep with narrow, winding tunnels. Taming takes you away from home — your defenses must survive without you.
Locate a Target Scorpion
Scout the map with fast units before committing. Pick a scorpion far from aggressive player colonies so you are not ambushed mid-tame. Note its position relative to your nest for a short return trip.
Bring Support, Not a Swarm
Approach with a small escort of Soldier Ants. You need enough force to survive wild creature aggro, but every ant you bring is an ant not gathering or defending. Balance the escort.
Tame and Withdraw
Complete the taming and move home immediately. Do not linger near rival colonies with your new prize — a freshly tamed scorpion is a high-value target, and other players know it.
The single biggest error players make is taming a scorpion with an empty food buffer. If your income stalls, you cannot reinforce your army, and the scorpion alone will not save a starving colony. Keep reserves before and after taming.
Using Scorpions in Combat
A tamed scorpion is only as good as the army around it. Used correctly, it absorbs damage and deletes key defenders; used alone, it gets swarmed and kited to death.
Scorpion tactics by scenario:
| Scenario | Tactic | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Raiding a defended nest | Scorpion leads into the chokepoint | Soaks hits while Soldiers pour in behind |
| Defending your nest | Park scorpion at the main tunnel bend | Narrow tunnels force enemies into its sting |
| Open-field battle | Screen with Soldiers, keep scorpion on the flank | Protects it from being surrounded |
| Enemy has ranged/rare ants | Pull the scorpion back, bait with cheaper units | Avoid losing your investment to focused fire |
| Counter-raid while away | Scorpion stays home as nest anchor | Deters small raiding parties on its own |
Micro your fights like you would with ants: pull the scorpion back when its health drops instead of letting it die. A retreating, healing scorpion is worth far more than a heroic trade. Losing a tamed creature is one of the most expensive setbacks in a match.
Pairing scorpions with your roster:
- Soldier Ants — the default escort; cheap, reliable frontline around the scorpion.
- Bullet Ants — stack with the scorpion for a bruiser wall that wins most head-on fights.
- Worker Ants — never escort with workers; they die instantly to any resistance.
- Flying Ants — scout ahead of your scorpion push so it never walks into an ambush.
Taming Readiness Checklist
Before you commit to taming, run through this list. Every unchecked box is a reason a rival colony might ruin your attempt.
Before You Tame:
- Food income is stable with a surplus buffer
- 4-6 Soldier Ants stationed at nest entrances
- Queen's chamber buried deep with narrow tunnels
- Scout has confirmed scorpion location away from rivals
- Small Soldier escort prepared for the trip
- Return route planned for a fast withdrawal
FAQ
Q: Can you tame scorpions in Ant Wars on Roblox?
Yes. Taming spiders and scorpions is a confirmed core feature of Ant Wars. Scorpions serve as heavy frontline creatures for cracking defended nests and anchoring your own chokepoints.
Q: Should I tame a scorpion or a spider first?
Tame a spider first if you play an aggressive, raid-heavy style and need scouting and harassment. Tame a scorpion first if you favor fortified play and sieging defended nests. Strong colonies eventually use both.
Q: Can a tamed scorpion defend my nest alone?
It can deter small raiding parties, but never rely on it solo. Pair it with 4-6 Soldier Ants at your entrances. A lone scorpion can be baited, swarmed, and killed by a coordinated player.
Q: What is the biggest mistake when taming scorpions in Ant Wars?
Taming on an unstable economy. The taming trip pulls ants away from gathering and defense, and an idle tamed creature keeps draining resources. Always stabilize food income and nest defense before attempting a tame.