Survival guide in ARK: Survival Ascended
In ARK: Survival Ascended, hunger, thirst, temperature and disease are crucial for survival.
Hunger
- Various foods: berries, meat, fish, vegetables
- Cooked food provides buffs & longer shelf life
- Perishable food must be stored
- Hunger = loss of HP
Thirst
- Water from rivers, lakes or containers
- Water hoses, jugs, reservoirs
- Dehydration reduces stamina & HP
Temperature
- Heat & cold affect status values
- Clothing protects (fur, desert)
- Buildings & fireplaces offer protection
- Air conditioning in the late game
Diseases
- Infections from insects, parasites, spoiled food
- Examples: Swamp fever, poisoning
- Transmittable to players (PvP)
- Remedies & medicine required
Resource management
- Store food & water
- Adapt equipment to the biome
- Provide medicine
Conclusion
The survival system in ARK: Survival Ascended forces players to always be prepared. Only those who take precautions will survive.
