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Featured guideGenesis 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.Popular now
ARK Genesis 1 Mission Loot Table (ASA) – Search Every Item Drop5 min read
ARK Genesis 1 Hexagon Farming: Hex per Hour Calculator4 min read
ARK Master Controller Boss: All 4 Phases and Tekgrams5 min read
Genesis 1 Exclusive Dinos in ARK Ascended: Find & Tame Each4 min read
Scorched Earth Resource Map for ASA: 78,850 Verified Nodes6 min readGenesis Part 1 8
Missions, loot tables, exclusive tames and the Master Controller.
Genesis Part 1Genesis Part 1 Resource Map for ASA: Every Node and Best RoutesExplore the Genesis Part 1 resource atlas for ARK: Survival Ascended, filter raw nodes by biome and layer, and compare PvE or Small Tribes farming routes.Genesis Part 1ARK Genesis 1 Mission Loot Table (ASA) – Search Every Item DropARK: Search Genesis Part 1 mission loot in ASA by item, drop rate, difficulty, biome and mission type. Find Tek Sword, Stego Saddle, Rex Saddle, Flak and more.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 1Genesis Part 1 Mission Walkthrough for ASA: Easiest Missions by Biome, With and Without Good TamesHow to clear every Genesis Part 1 mission type in ASA, sorted by biome and by whether you are geared or broke. Fastest path to the Master Controller unlock.Genesis Part 1ARK Master Controller Boss: All 4 Phases and TekgramsHow to unlock and beat the Genesis 1 Master Controller in ARK Ascended (ASA): mission requirements, all four fight phases, team setup and Tekgram rewards.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.Bosses & Tek 17
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 & TekARK Ascended Tek Engrams by Boss: Full Unlock ListEvery Tek engram in ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) and exactly which boss and difficulty unlocks it — Island, SE, Aberration, Extinction, Genesis and more.
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 & TekARK Ascended Level Cap & Ascension: Max Level ExplainedCurrent ASA level cap and every extra level from Ascension and chibis — which bosses to beat, in what order, and what each ascension actually grants.
Bosses & TekARK Boss Tribute Requirements: Every Artifact by MapFull tribute list for every ARK Ascended (ASA) boss — artifacts, trophies and exact quantities per difficulty, map by map. Core tributes also apply to ASE.PVP raid & defense 12
Wipe recovery, base defense layers, soaking and anti-soak setups.
PVP raid & defenseHow to Recover Fast After a Wipe on ARK ASA Small TribesA practical 24-hour wipe recovery plan for ASA Small Tribes: what to rebuild first, what to hide, what to skip and when kits or resources help.
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 Resource Map for ASA: 78,850 Verified NodesExplore every verified Scorched Earth resource node in ASA, including metal, crystal, obsidian, sulfur, salt, pearls, cactus, oil veins and water veins.
Maps & farmingAberration Resource Map for ASA: 23,106 Playable NodesExplore verified Aberration metal, crystal, obsidian, oil, black pearl, element ore, gem, gas vein and mushroom locations extracted from the ASA DevKit.
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 BossesASA saddle armor guide for Small Tribes: why BPs matter, how to judge saddles by role, crafting skill context and buyer safety checks.
Dinos & breedingARK Umbra: Spawn Locations, Drake Claw Taming, AbilitiesWhere the Umbra dragon spawns in the ARK Ascended (ASA) Dragontopia DLC, how Drake Claw taming works, and its combat abilities and Draco skill tree.
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 & resourcesARK Bob's Tall Tales Guide (ASA): Is It Worth It and the Best ItemsA practical guide to the Bob's Tall Tales paid content in ARK Survival Ascended: the standout breeding, crafting and PvP items, the new creatures, and whether it is worth buying.
Kits & resourcesARK Survival Ascended vs ARK Survival Evolved: What Changed?Key differences between ARK Survival Ascended and ARK Survival Evolved. Graphics, maps, gameplay changes, and why the PVP community moved to ASA.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.Tools
Tek Unlock PlannerChoose the next boss, carry or prep step for a Tek objective.Boss Tribute ChecklistAvoid missing tribute, survivor or proof checks before a boss window.Wipe Recovery PrintablePrioritize the first rebuild steps after a wipe without spreading value too early.Trade Risk TemplateWrite a clean trade scope before payment or delivery starts.ARK World AtlasChoose a map and see verified intelligence or its exact preparation blocker.Genesis Loot FinderPick the right Genesis 1 mission for a target item before spending attempts.Genesis Resource AtlasFind a resource node and choose a route that fits gear and PvP exposure.Scorched Resource AtlasFind exact Scorched Earth resources and plan the safest loaded return.Aberration AtlasFind exact Aberration resources and plan the safest route between chambers.