- Taming scorpions is a core power spike in Ant Wars, turning a map threat into a war asset
- Food is the key resource — stockpile before attempting any tame
- Army protection matters — bring soldiers so the taming attempt isn't interrupted
- Scorpions excel in raids — use them as frontline breakers against fortified nests
- Spiders are the alternative — faster tame target when scorpions are too dangerous
Why Tame a Scorpion in Ant Wars
In Ant Wars — the real-time ant colony strategy game on Roblox by Christopher Stuff — you don't just hatch ants. The map also hosts spiders and scorpions that you can tame and turn into weapons against rival colonies. A tamed scorpion is one of the strongest creature assets you can field, and in a lobby with up to 25 colonies fighting to be the last nest standing, that edge matters.
Scorpions occupy a distinct niche compared to your ant army:
| Asset | Role | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Ant | Frontline fighter | Cheap, reliable melee | Low individual power |
| Boss Ant | Siege breaker | Massive stats | Very expensive |
| Tamed Scorpion | Heavy creature ally | Powerful claws and sting | Costly to tame, slow |
| Tamed Spider | Harasser | Fast, mobile | Fragile for head-on fights |
Do not rush a scorpion tame in your first minutes. A failed attempt wastes food and can wipe your escort squad. Build your economy first, then go creature hunting.
Where Scorpions Spawn and How to Approach
Scorpions roam the surface map away from your starting nest, typically in areas contested by multiple colonies. Because every player in the server can see the same map, expect competition — or an ambush — near high-value creature spawns.
Approach checklist before you even move out:
- Scout the area with fast ants (Scout or Flying Ants) to confirm the scorpion's position
- Check whether enemy colonies are already contesting the zone
- Plan a retreat route back to your tunnels
- Time your move so your home nest is defended while your army is away
Scorpions deal heavy damage up close. Never send only worker ants — they will die before the taming progress completes and you lose the food invested.
Step-by-Step: How to Tame a Scorpion
The taming process rewards preparation over brute force. Follow this sequence in order:
Stockpile Food
Build a large food reserve before attempting the tame. Taming creatures consumes significant food, and you still need surplus to reinforce your army if the attempt goes wrong. Run most of your workers on gathering duty during this phase.
Hatch an Escort Squad
Prepare a squad of soldier ants (with a tanky unit like a Bullet Ant if available) to protect the taming attempt. Wild scorpions and opportunistic players will interrupt you.
Scout the Target
Send fast ants to locate the scorpion and assess threats nearby. Confirm the path is clear before committing your main force.
Begin the Tame
Engage the scorpion with your escort covering the attempt. Keep wounded units rotating back so your squad survives the full taming duration.
Secure and Deploy
Once tamed, move the scorpion toward your nest or straight toward a raid target. A fresh scorpion is best used aggressively while enemy colonies are unaware you have one.
A successful tame = full food bar + protected escort + scouted target. Skip any step and you risk losing both the creature and your army.
Scorpion vs Spider: Which Creature to Tame First
Both tamed creatures serve different strategies. Here is how they compare for your colony:
Tamed Scorpion
- Heavy frontline damage with claws and sting
- Best for breaking fortified nests and raids
- Higher taming cost and risk
- Pairs well with Soldier Ant swarms
Tamed Spider
- Fast and mobile harassment unit
- Great for disrupting enemy food lines
- Cheaper, safer first tame
- Pairs well with Flying Ant raids
Recommended tame order by playstyle:
| Playstyle | First Tame | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Rush / Early Pressure | Spider | Faster, cheaper, fits early aggression |
| Balanced Offensive | Scorpion | Strong mid-game power spike |
| Defensive Fortress | Scorpion | Deterrs sieges on your tunnels |
| Economy Focus | Spider | Low risk while workers gather |
Coordinate creature tames with allies. One player taming a scorpion while an ally's spider harasses the enemy economy creates pressure no single colony can answer.
Using Your Scorpion in Colony Wars
A tamed scorpion changes your raid math. Instead of grinding soldiers into enemy tunnels, use the scorpion as your spearhead while ants follow behind.
Battle priorities for your scorpion:
| Situation | Scorpion Role | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Raiding a fortified nest | Break the entrance, absorb hits | Soldiers flood in behind |
| Defending your tunnels | Block chokepoints | Guard Ants hold flanks |
| Open-field fight | Anchor the frontline | Workers stay home |
| Enemy creature fight | Duel their spider/tame | Soldiers swarm the target |
Never send a tamed scorpion alone deep into enemy territory. If it dies, you lose the food and time spent taming — and rivals will notice the opening.
Before Your First Scorpion Tame:
- Food reserve built up beyond daily army costs
- Escort squad of 6+ Soldier Ants hatched
- Target area scouted with fast ants
- Home nest defended while army is away
- Retreat route planned back to your tunnels
FAQ
Q: How do you tame a scorpion in Ant Wars?
Stockpile food, hatch a soldier escort, scout the scorpion's location, then engage it with your squad protecting the attempt until taming completes. Preparation matters more than army size — failed attempts waste food and units.
Q: Should I tame a scorpion or a spider first in Ant Wars?
Tame a spider first if you play aggressively on a budget or focus on economy, since it is cheaper and lower risk. Go for the scorpion first if your colony already has a stable food income and you want a heavy raid-breaking unit.
Q: Can a tamed scorpion die?
Yes. Tamed creatures are powerful but not immortal. If you throw a scorpion into a defended nest without ant support, it can be swarmed and killed, losing your entire taming investment.
Q: Is taming creatures required to win in Ant Wars?
No — the victory condition is being the last colony standing, and a strong ant army with good food economy can win alone. But tamed scorpions and spiders provide a major power spike in colony wars, especially against fortified opponents.