Starting fresh on a Small Tribes server in ARK: Survival Ascended is one of the most brutal experiences in gaming. Between gathering the materials to build a metal base, taming utility dinos, and getting turrets up, you're looking at days of work before you're even marginally safe. Base kits skip all of that.
What Is a Base Kit?
A base kit is a package of in-game items delivered directly to your character — typically everything you need to go from naked on the beach to having a functional, defended base. Depending on the size of the kit, this can include:
- Metal structures — Foundations, walls, ceilings, doorframes, and hatches to build a starter base
- Turrets and ammo — Heavy Auto Turrets with enough ammo to actually deter raiders
- Generators and electronics — Industrial Forge, Fabricator, Chemistry Bench, and generators to power everything
- Weapons and armor — Flak armor sets, firearms, and ammo to gear up your tribe members
- Taming supplies — Tranq gear, kibble, and traps to start taming on day one
- Utility tames — Ankylosaurus for metal, Doedicurus for stone, Argentavis for transport
Why Buy a Kit Instead of Farming?
Time is the biggest factor on Small Tribes. Other tribes don't stop raiding while you're farming metal. A kit gives you:
- Instant defense — Turrets up immediately means you're not a free raid target from day one
- Days of farming skipped — Metal, polymer, electronics, and cementing paste grind takes 20+ hours solo
- Focus on what matters — PVP, taming, and breeding instead of resource loops
Choosing the Right Kit for Your Situation
Not every kit is the same. Think about:
- Tribe size — A solo player needs a compact, hidden base. A 6-man tribe needs a proper compound with more turrets and more crafting stations.
- Server cluster — Some clusters have different rules on structure limits. Make sure the kit is sized for your specific cluster.
At Layeh's Market, we offer base kits for every server type on Small Tribes Crossplay and Console — from starter packs to full PVP compounds. Everything is delivered in-game, fast. Browse our kits or join Discord to discuss a custom order.