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Compare ASA and ASEARK: Survival Ascended (ASA)
ASA maps, mission loot and preparation tools. Store services cover supported official ASA clusters; confirm your platform and server before ordering.
Explore ASA toolsARK: Survival Evolved (ASE)
Start with the community Genesis 1 resource reference. These are ASE coordinates to check in game, not converted ASA data or an ASE store offer.
Open the ASE referenceGenesis Part 1 8
Missions, loot tables, exclusive tames and the Master Controller.
Genesis Part 1Genesis 1 — Source and coverage (ASE)Historical ASE community reference: 6,929 markers from the ARK Official Community Wiki (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). These coordinates are not verified ASA navigation. All 24 Arctic cactus records remain; resource presence does not validate their exact coordinates. The 15 black-pearl markers are a historical volcanic-cave subset. ASA cactus, ocean black pearls, other sap, mushrooms, beaver dams and underwater context have unknown counts.
Genesis Part 1Genesis Part 1 in ARK Survival Ascended: Release, Ocean Overhaul and What's NewGenesis Part 1 is live in ARK: Survival Ascended. Release date, the rebuilt physics ocean, Tides of Fortune, new creatures and how the map plays for Small Tribes.
Genesis Part 1ASA Genesis 1 Missions: Easiest Routes by BiomeChoose Genesis 1 missions for a fresh character or prepared tames. Compare biome routes, Master Controller progress and ASA Hexagon rewards in the calculator.
Genesis Part 1ASA Master Controller: Mission Requirements & Boss PhasesUnlock Genesis 1's Master Controller, plan the four phases and check Tekgram rewards. ASE mission thresholds are labeled; confirm ASA requirements at HLN-A.
Genesis Part 1Genesis 1 Exclusive Dinos in ARK Ascended: Find & Tame EachEvery creature exclusive to Genesis Part 1 in ASA — spawn biomes, taming methods and what each one is actually worth using for.
Genesis Part 1ASA Genesis 1 Hexagons: Farming & Hourly CalculatorEarn Hexagons from Genesis 1 missions and Glitches, spend them at HLN-A, and compare repeat-solo farming rates using ASA DevKit rewards and your own run times.Bosses & Tek 19
Boss prep, tributes, Tek unlocks, ascension and carry planning.
Bosses & TekBest First Boss for Tek in ARK ASA Small TribesHow to choose your first Tek boss in ASA Small Tribes by tribe size, prep burden, artifact pain and actual unlock value.
Bosses & TekASA Tek Engrams by Boss: Progression Planning GuidePlan ASA Tek progression by unlock goal, boss, difficulty, map access and character requirements; confirm exact rewards in game.
Bosses & TekTek Cave and Overseer Checklist for ASA AscensionTek Cave and Overseer checklist for ASA: entry requirements, dino train, kit, timing, proof and Small Tribes carry planning.
Bosses & TekAlpha Rockwell Checklist for ASA Small TribesA practical Alpha Rockwell checklist for ASA Small Tribes: survivor, tributes, kit, roles, proof and when a carry saves the run.
Bosses & TekASA Level Cap & Ascension: Check Your Survivor's BonusesUnderstand ASA level-cap sources, ascension and Explorer Notes. Check the bonuses on your survivor and server rather than relying on an outdated maximum level.
Bosses & TekASA Boss Tribute Checklist: Planning by Map and DifficultyPlan artifacts, trophies, entry requirements and tribute responsibilities for ASA boss runs; confirm the exact live terminal list.PVP raid & defense 12
Wipe recovery, base defense layers, soaking and anti-soak setups.
PVP raid & defenseARK ASA PvP Wipe Recovery Priorities for x1 and Small TribesA free recovery worksheet for ASA Official PvP x1 and Small Tribes: protect remaining supplies, choose rebuild priorities and plan a Tek objective. No recovery-time guarantee.
PVP raid & defenseASA Small Tribes Base Defense: Layers, Turrets and Rebuild LogicSmall Tribes base defense guide for ASA: turret coverage, honeycomb, spam, ammo, anti-soak layers and rebuild priorities.
PVP raid & defenseHow to Soak Turrets in ASA Small Tribes Without Throwing Lines AwayA practical turret soaking guide for ASA Small Tribes: soaker roles, saddles, angles, rotation, healing windows and raid kit planning.
PVP raid & defenseAnti-Soak Defense in ASA Small Tribes: Stop Free Turret DrainsAnti-soak defense guide for ASA Small Tribes: overlapping fields, angle denial, slow support, online response and ammo discipline.
PVP raid & defenseARK ASA Artifact Routes for Small Tribes When Caves Are BlockedA PvP-first artifact routing guide for ASA Small Tribes when alpha tribes block caves: alternatives, gear, timing and when to stop forcing it.
PVP raid & defenseARK ASA PvP Tips and Tricks: Prep, Combat and Raiding FundamentalsThe PvP fundamentals that actually win fights in ARK Survival Ascended: loot safety, 1v1 combat, flyer tricks, turret settings, scouting and raiding tips.Maps & farming 21
Element routes, resource runs, explorer notes and per-map services.
Maps & farmingScorched Earth — Accepted source record countsCorrected official DevKit source positions for 78,850 records in the accepted allowlist, build 85.19.273.805383. Regions are heuristic and resource context is unknown. Silk, Rare Flowers, Mushrooms, Bee Hive and additional families are not captured; missing counts are unknown. Six curated landmarks retain their authored coordinates. Previous density-derived POIs and routes are disabled.
Maps & farmingAberration — Accepted source record countsCorrected official DevKit source positions for 23,106 records in the accepted allowlist, build 85.19.273.805383. Regions and layers are heuristic. Silica Pearls, Organic Polymer and additional source families are not captured; missing counts are unknown.
Maps & farmingARK Ascended Element Farming: Best Map, Tested RoutesWhich map farms Element fastest in ARK Ascended (ASA): Genesis volcano shards, Extinction veins, boss runs and PvP-safe routes for solo, duo and trio.
Maps & farmingExtinction Element Veins and OSD Guide for ASA Small TribesExtinction farming guide for ASA Small Tribes: Element veins, OSDs, Titans, risk control, kit planning and when to compare boss routes.
Maps & farmingBest Astraeos Resource Routes in ARK ASA for Small TribesAstraeos resource routing for ASA: Element, metal, crystal, polymer and practical Small Tribes risk notes without fake yield numbers.
Maps & farmingFastest Ways to Farm Element and Sigils on Lost Colony in ARK ASALost Colony Element and Sigil farming guide for ASA: repeatable loops, mission friction, gear checks and when to compare other maps.Dinos & breeding 4
Top lines, stat reading, saddle BPs and breeding decisions.
Dinos & breedingHow to Read Top Lines in ARK ASA: Hatch Stats, Roles and Red FlagsA buyer-safe guide to ARK ASA top lines: hatch stats, mutation focus, role fit, saddles, breeders, vouches and scam red flags.
Dinos & breedingSaddle Armor and Blueprint Guide for ASA PVP and BossesCompare saddle items and blueprints for ASA Official PvP x1 and Small Tribes. Use the dated Genesis Stego Saddle rewards, craft costs and current in-game checks to make a plan.
Dinos & breedingUmbra in ARK ASA: Drake Claw, Dragon Horn & AbilitiesPrepare for Umbra in ASA: Drake Claw mounting, Dragon Horn bonding, skill-tree abilities and Lumina availability, with source and server limitations.
Dinos & breedingARK Burrowbuck Guide (ASA): Abilities, Tunnels and How It WorksThe Burrowbuck from the ARK Survival Ascended Fantastic Tames DLC: its jump mobility, invisibility escape and the trap, bunker and teleport tunnel systems.Kits & resources 6
Starter kits, resource buys and Element vs Tek priorities.
Kits & resourcesARK Survival Ascended Base Kits: What You Need on Small TribesWhat's included in an ARK Survival Ascended base kit for Small Tribes. How kits save you time and what to look for when buying one.
Kits & resourcesASA Starter Kit Checklist for Fresh Small TribesWhat to include in an ARK Survival Ascended starter kit: structures, stations, ammo, gear, utility and delivery proof planning.
Kits & resourcesBest ASA Resources to Buy When Time MattersWhich ARK Survival Ascended resources are most worth buying when timing, safety or a rebuild matters more than farming.
Kits & resourcesHow to Start on Small Tribes in ARK Survival Ascended (2026)First-day survival guide for ARK Survival Ascended Small Tribes. What to prioritize, how to avoid getting raided, and how to skip the grind.
Kits & resourcesBob's Tall Tales in ASA: Creatures, Items & TinkeringCompare Bob's Tall Tales creatures and tools in ASA: Gene Scanner, storage, Tinkering Desk and its blueprint risks. Check what fits your play before buying the DLC.
Kits & resourcesARK Survival Ascended vs Evolved: Differences and Which to PlayCompare ASA and ASE official servers, mods, PC requirements and existing worlds. Find tools supported for your edition without mixing their data.Safe buying 8
Scam prevention, middleman, vouches, delivery proof and reviews.
Safe buyingHow to Reduce Scam Risk When Buying ARK ASA Services on DiscordA practical scam-prevention checklist for ARK ASA Discord marketplaces: red flags, vouches, middleman use, payment flow and delivery proof.
Safe buyingARK Discord Middleman Guide: When to Use One and What to VerifyA buyer safety guide to middleman use in ARK Discord trades: when it helps, what it does not solve, identity checks, scope and payment flow.
Safe buyingDelivery Proof Checklist for ARK ASA Services Bought on DiscordA delivery proof checklist for ARK ASA services: ticket scope, map/cluster, proof, handoff rules, delays, partial deliveries and dispute prevention.
Safe buyingARK Discord Vouches: How to Read Proof Without Getting BaitedA buyer guide to ARK Discord vouches: useful proof, fake review patterns, staff context, recent delivery signals and when to walk away.
Safe buyingLayeh's Market Reviews: Is It Legit? Numbers, Vouches and How to VerifyAn honest look at whether Layeh's Market is legit: real order numbers, how vouches are collected, refund terms, payment protection and how to verify any ARK seller yourself.
Safe buyingBest Place to Buy ARK: Survival Ascended Services in 2026 (Honest Comparison)Where to buy ASA boss carries, dinos, kits and resources in 2026: forum trades, gray marketplaces, Discord shops and dedicated stores compared on price, speed, scam risk and support.