Category ARK Survival Ascended

How modding works in ARK Survival Ascended — why mods come through CurseForge, how to add them to your server, and the types of mods worth running.

A step-by-step guide to self-hosting an ARK Survival Ascended dedicated server — installing the server files, ports, config, mods, and when renting is easier.

The key ARK Survival Ascended server settings explained — XP, harvest and taming rates, difficulty and max dino level, breeding multipliers, and PvP vs PvE.

How engrams work in ARK Survival Ascended — earning engram points, what to unlock first, and how to plan a build so you don't waste points.

How to incubate fertilized eggs in ARK Survival Ascended — the temperature each egg needs, how to control it with AC and torches, and incubation times.

How kibble works in ARK Survival Ascended — the kibble tiers from Basic to Extraordinary, which eggs make which kibble, and which creatures each tier tames best.

How dino colors work in ARK Survival Ascended — color regions, the color ID list, and the admin command to paint your tames any color you want.

How breeding and imprinting work in ARK Survival Ascended — mating, fertilized eggs, incubation, raising babies, and imprinting for powerful stat bonuses.

How taming works in ARK Survival Ascended — knockout vs passive taming, torpor and narcotics, food preferences, and how to hit 100% taming effectiveness.

The essential ARK Survival Ascended admin and spawn commands — how to enable cheats, spawn and tame dinos, give items, and manage your server from the console.