ARK Survival Ascended Crafting All Weapons
There are a variety of different weapons that can be used for launching offensives against enemies and keeping hostile threats like wild animals and fellow Survival Ascended players at bay. The article provides a deeper look into the different ark weapons and their ties. It will guide you through the creation process and its effective use in this popular game.
Overview of Tier of Weapons
The weapons featured in Ark: Survival Ascended, such as the Ark assault rifle and Ark crossbow, have been categorized into four tiers: wood, Metal, and advanced tek. You can create various weapons in different ways using various ingredients. At specific player levels, players can unlock firearms. Each weapon has its benefits.

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The Wood and Stone-tier weapons are your starting defense tools in Ark: Survival Ascended. These firearms can be prepared in your inventory in exchange for Engram points.
These kinds of weapons don't deal significant damage to the enemy, but they keep players protected long enough to see them progress and acquire more powerful weapons exploring different maps.
Here’s a breakdown of the Wood-tier weapons along with the ingredients, engram and level requirements.
| Weapons | Level Required | Engram Cost | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | 1 | 1 Point | Flint, Stone, and Wood |
| Stone Pick | 1 | 1 Point | Thatch (10), Stone (1), and Wood (1) |
| Stone Hatchet | 2 | 3 Points | Thatch (10), Wood (1), and Flint (1) |
| Spear | 2 | 3 Points | Fiber (12), Wood (8), and Flint (2) |
| Wooden Club | 4 | 4 Points | Fiber (15) and Wood (4) |
| Slingshot | 6 | 6 Points | Fiber (20), Wood (5), and Hide (1) |
| Flare Gun | 6 | 6 Points | Sparkpowder (10), Wood (4), Gunpowder (2), and Fiber (2) |
| Bow | 11 | 8 Points | Fiber (50) and Wood (15) |
| Bola | 8 | 11 Points | Fiber (15), Thatch (10), Stone (3), and Hide (3) |
How To Craft Metal Weapons
A metal-tier Ark gun, such as the Ark ballista, is crafted within the Smithy, which can be unlocked at level 20 with 18 Engram Points.You will require Metal Ore, and a Furnace in order to smelt the required Metal Ingots to create these kinds of weapons that come in handy to take out bosses and large armies in precarious positions.
| Weapon | Engram Point Cost | Level Needed | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Hatchet | 6 Points | 20 | Hide(10), Metal ingot(8), Wood(1) |
| Metal Pick | 6 Points | 20 | Hide(10), Metal ingot(1), Wood(1) |
| Scissors | 10 Points | 21 | Hide(35), Metal ingot(6), Obsidian(5) |
| Smoke Grenade | 18 Points | 24 | Charcoal(10), Fiber(15), Flint(3), Hide(6), Metal Ingot(1), Sparkpowder(5), Thatch(5), Wood(2) |
| Magnifying Glass | 16 Points | 25 | Crystal(30), Obsidian(15), Wood(15), Fiber(20), Metal Ingot(8) |
| Tripwire Alarm Trap | 7 Points | 22 | Fiber(30), Hide(6), Metal Ingot(3), Oil(2), Wood(5) |
| Handcuffs | 16 Points | 28 | Metal Ingot(50), Cementing Paste(10), Obsidian(5) |
| Pike | 10 Points | 25 | Hide(20), Metal Ingot(10), Wood(10) |
| Crossbow | 12 Points | 25 | Fiber(35), Wood(10), Metal Ingot(7) |
| Bear Trap | 9 Points | 28 | Hide(6), Fiber(5), Metal Ingot(3) |
| Tripwire Narcotic Trap | 9 Points | 29 | Fiber(35), Narcotic(15), Hide(6), Wood(4), Cementing Paste(3), Crystal(1) |
| Ballista Turret | 25 Points | 28 | Fiber(200), Hide(100), Metal Ingot(300), Stone(250), Thatch(100), Wood(500) |
| Sword | 11 Points | 30 | Metal Ingot(50), Hide(15), Wood(1) |
| Metal Sickle | 12 Points | 30 | Metal Ingot(18), Hide(16), Wood(4) |
| Large Bear Trap | 12 Points | 31 | Hide(15), Fiber(10), Metal Ingot(6) |
| Lance | 30 Points | 32 | Metal Ingot(260), Fiber(120), Flint(100), Obsidian(100), Hide(70), Pelt(70) |
| Catapult Turret | 25 Points | 31 | Wood(400), Stone(390), Metal Ingot(300), Hide(100), Thatch(100) |
| Simple Pistol | 15 Points | 34 | Metal Ingot(60), Hide(15), Wood(5) |
| Cannon | 25 Points | 34 | Metal Ingot(950), Cementing Paste(300), Fiber(200), Hide(150), Thatch(100) |
| Shotgun | 18 Points | 39 | Metal Ingot(80), Hide(25), Wood(20) |
| Longneck Rifle | 18 Points | 35 | Metal Ingot(95), Hide(25), Wood(20) |
| Grenade | 20 Points | 38 | Gunpowder(30), Stone(20), Fiber(15), Hide(5), Oil(4), Metal Ingot(2) |
| Poison Grenade | 18 Points | 40 | Fiber(20), Narcotic(10), Charcoal(14), Crystal(5), Flint(5), Gunpowder(12), Hide(6), Metal Ingot(5), Sparkpowder(18) |
| Improvised Explosive Device | 30 Points | 44 | Crystal(10), Fiber(35), Gunpowder(50), Hide(5), Metal Ingot(10), Wood(1) |
| Harpoon Launcher | 38 Points | 43 | Cementing Paste(60), Fiber(60), Hide(25), Metal Ingot(120), Obsidian(50), Polymer(30), Wood(40) |

How To Craft Advanced Weapons
The advanced Ark guns utilize Fabricator, an advanced version of Smithy, for creation. Similar to Metal variants, they also use Metal Ingots as their base material, but more advanced materials like Obsidian, Polymer, and Electronics are used instead of Thatch and Wood.| Weapon | Engram Point Cost | Level Unlocked | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated Pistol | 18 Points | 55 | Cementing Paste (30), Metal Ingot (20), Polymer (35) |
| Assault Rifle | 24 Points | 58 | Cementing Paste (50), Metal Ingot (35), Polymer (60) |
| C4 Remote Detonator | 24 Points | 65 | Cementing Paste (15), Crystal (10), Metal Ingot (10), Polymer (20), Electronics (50) |
| Pump-Action Shotgun | 18 Points | 55 | Cementing Paste (45), Metal Ingot (30), Polymer (55) |
| Auto Turret | 40 Points | 68 | Cementing Paste (50), Metal Ingot (140), Polymer (20), Electronics (70) |
| Rocket Launcher | 32 Points | 87 | Cementing Paste (60), Metal Ingot (50), Polymer (80) |
| Compound Bow | 40 Points | 79 | Cementing Paste (75), Metal Ingot (85), Polymer (95) |
| Fabricated Sniper Rifle | 36 Points | 83 | Cementing Paste (110), Metal Ingot (80), Polymer (115) |
| Underwater Mine | 30 Points | 88 | Cementing Paste (20), Oil (15), Gunpowder (100), Crystal (30), Metal Ingot (30), Polymer (45), Electronics (150) |
| Rocket Turret | 100 Points | 99 | Cementing Paste (300), Metal Ingot (1,100), Polymer (400), Electronics (500) |
| Minigun Turret | 80 Points | 94 | Cementing Paste (125), Hide (100), Metal Ingot (500), Polymer (150) |
| Electric Prod | 60 Points | 95 | Cementing Paste (70), Crystal (120), Angler Gel (15), Metal Ingot (130), Polymer (120), Electronics (120) |
| Heavy Auto Turret | 100 Points | 100 | Auto Turret (1), Cementing Paste (150), Metal Ingot (400), Polymer (50), Electronics (200) |
How To Craft Tek Weapons
The Tek Tier is the final tier for both guns and armor. This variety of weapons, which includes the Ark Tek turret, is different from other weapons because the engrams used to purchase these firearms can only be acquired by killing Broodmother Lystrix, Dragon, Megapithecus, and the Overseer bosses on The Island.| Weapon | Recipe | Unlocked From |
|---|---|---|
| Tek Grenade | Element (1), Cementing Paste (10), Crystal (40), Gunpowder (60), Metal ingot (30), Polymer (30) | Megapithecus (Alpha) |
| Tek Turret | Element (3), Cementing Paste (50), Metal ingot (100), Polymer (50), Electronics (100) | Broodmother Lystrix (Alpha) |
| Tek Rifle | Element (20), Black Pearl (55), Crystal (120), Metal ingot (450), Polymer (120) | Megapithecus (Beta) |

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Crafting weapons in Ark: Survival Ascended is key to your survival and progress. You can collect resources to create these weapons by roaming different maps or killing bosses and their minions. The resources are then used to create powerful gear to conquer Ark’s challenges. Strategic weapon crafting improves your gameplay, keeping you ready to face anything that the game throws at you.Frequently Asked Questions
Are Smithy and Fabricator different from each other?
Fabricator is the advanced version of Smithy. The former is used to create Advanced-tier weapons, whereas Smithy is a prerequisite for Metal-tier weapons.
Are there any base materials crucial for crafting weapons?
Base materials like Metal Ingots, Gunpowder, Polymer, Obsidian, and Electronics can be required for creating specific weapons. They can be acquired through mining, refining, or defeating creatures.
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