Ragnarok’s expansive terrain in ARK: Survival Ascended provides players with diverse material-gathering opportunities. Recent patches have optimized creature mechanics to streamline resource collection through automated processes.

This walkthrough explores advanced techniques using updated gameplay systems. Learn optimal creature loadouts, priority resource targeting, and terrain navigation strategies to maximize output while minimizing time investment across biomes.

Automated Resource Extraction Updates

Key modifications to Ankylosaurus and Doedicurus behaviors now enable uninterrupted gathering when transported by aerial mounts. Weight limitations that previously halted automated collection have been circumvented through revised mechanics.

Argentavis carriers allow continuous mining of metal nodes and stone deposits until inventory saturation. While Karkinos transportation currently experiences intermittent issues, developers are prioritizing stability improvements in upcoming patches.

Selective Resource Targeting

Mountable gatherers now include priority filtering via radial menus. Activate “Harvest Only” mode when riding to concentrate on specific materials. This specialization converts secondary yields into bonus units of your chosen resource – selecting metallic ores increases baseline metal acquisition while ignoring stone byproducts.

Cargo Transport Innovations

The Rhyniognatha arthropod has been integrated into Ragnarok’s swamplands as premier aerial transport. Though requiring complex taming procedures, its massive cargo capacity justifies the effort. Multiple spawn regions facilitate encounters, or utilize administrative commands for testing purposes.

Crystalline Resource Deposits

Three distinct zones contain Aberration-derived materials necessary for Karkinos equipment crafting. Minor azure gem clusters appear near eastern mountain waterfalls (51.2, 45.4). For industrial-scale collection, explore subterranean ice caverns beneath frozen lakes (40, 62.6 and 37.6, 58.9) teeming with crystalline formations.

Western glacial caves offer additional deposits but require cautious navigation due to aggressive ursine inhabitants near dungeon thresholds.

Swamp Foraging Techniques

Western marshlands yield fungal lumber essential for advanced crafting. Amphibious harvesting proves most efficient using rafts equipped with Therizinosauruses. While beavers gather larger quantities, therizinosaur versatility allows simultaneous collection of multiple fungal byproducts during aquatic expeditions.

Position dinosaurs at watercraft prows and methodically traverse serpentine waterways. Transfer yields to vault storage before aerial transport via Rhyniognatha. Note submerged obstacles may dislodge mounted gatherers if paths aren’t carefully charted.

Polymer Production Hub

An expansive southern desert cavern houses unparalleled quantities of organic polymer resources. Bring Extinction-bred Megalanias to exploit this sterile zone devoid of hostile spawns. Their specialized harvesting capabilities enable rapid inventory saturation despite building restrictions in the area.