Metal is among the numerous natural resources found in Ark Crystal Isles. It is immensely important in crafting tools and equipment. Certain rock types can be mined to obtain a significant amount of metal; even though normal rocks can provide it, their metallic content is very low.
Rocks with a golden hue and a smoother finish are highly metallic content rocks. Generally, a higher Mineral Rock density is found in mountain areas, rivers, and caves in Ark Crystal Isles. These are threatening and difficult areas to travel to.
Ark Crystal Isles Metal Location #1
- LAT: 83
- LON: 19
These coordinates are for the easiest starter Metal location on the map, where you can easily obtain enough metal for early-game usage without anything bothering you. This area is known as the White Shoals.
Note that the metal nodes are spaced apart, so this spot isn’t best for later-game usage. Spots with a higher metal concentration are discussed below.
Ark Crystal Isles Metal Location #2
- LAT: 55
- LON: 48
This location in the Copper Peaks has a significant amount of Rich Metal Deposit rocks. You must locate the waterfalls flowing from the mountain’s peak to find this spot. There will be plenty of Copper rocks present here. Head south to keep finding more of these rocks. Do note that plenty of dangerous Dinos are around so be ready to protect yourself.
Metal Location #3
- LAT: 48
- LON: 73
This location is perfect for players who settle down on the floating islands. These coordinates lead to the entrance to the cave underneath the Floating Islands. As you enter the cave you will find tons of Metal nodes everywhere and you can keep traveling deeper inside the cave to find more.
Metal Location #4
- LAT: 23
- LON: 26
This location is perfect for Players living in the Red Woods. It is also pretty easy to locate. You must head to the point where all three rivers meet, and exactly in the middle, at the base of the waterfall, you will find plenty of Metal nodes. Travel to the top of the waterfall to find an even higher concentration of Metal nodes.
Metal Location #5
- LAT: 25
- LON: 71
You must travel to Eldritch Isle in Ark Crystal Isles for the fifth metal farming location. These coordinates lead you to the bottom of a snow-covered mountain. Almost all of the snowy rocks at the base of this mountain are Metal nodes. You will find a continuous amount of these Metal nodes as you travel.
This spot is perfect for collecting resources; however, the dangers present are also significant, so be prepared to defend yourself.
How to use Metal in Ark: Crystal Isles?
Metal must first be refined into ingots before being used in crafting recipes. This is done in a Forge, where two pieces of Metal Ore are smelted into one piece of Metal Ingot. The duration of the process depends on the method used.
Metal can be used to craft weapons like the Tripwire Alarm Trap and Metal Hatchet, secondly, it can be used to build your base as metal is required to build metal walls and foundations. Additionally, it can also be used to craft saddles and equipment along with these items:
| Item | Materials Required |
|---|---|
| Ammo Box | 250x Wood, 500x Fiber, and 100x Metal |
| Compass | 5x Metal 5x Flint, and 30x Fiber |
| Feeding Trough | 120x Wood, 60x Thatch, 40x Fiber, and 8x Metal |
Metal Spawn Command in Ark: Survival Ascended
If you’re having trouble finding Metal in Ark: Survival Ascended, you can use spawn commands to have this item spawn in your inventory. To do this, you must open the cheat console by pressing the TAB key on your keyboard.
If you’re playing on PlayStation, you’ll need to hold down L1, R1, Square, and Triangle at once, and similarly, on Xbox, hold down, LB, RB, X, and Y at once. Once the console opens, simply type in: “cheat giveitemnum 9 1 0 0” and hit enter to add this resource directly to your inventory.
If you come across a situation where the command does not work, try resetting your system or game.
