Caves are adventurous areas in Ark Extinction and are home to many fascinating creatures and resources. Exploring the caves is very beneficial as the player will find exquisite resources and challenging opponents making the game much more fun. Depending on the conditions, some caves are easy to explore while others are difficult but it is worth it to explore each cave.
The following guide highlights the locations for the best caves and their loot maps in Ark Extinction.
Best cave locations and loot drops in ARK Extinction
The following map highlights the location of the best Caves in Ark Extinction:
- Desert Cave
- Ice Cave
- Forest Cave
Where to find the Desert Cave
Location
The Desert Cave in Ark Extinction is located at the following coordinates:
- 83.5 LAT
- 73 LON
The Desert cave is located in the Desert Dome. The location is shown by the orange circle on the map. This area is filled with dangerous predators such as Elementals and Dragons so approach with caution. Due to harsh temperature conditions, water and food are a must to survive in this region.
Loot
The following resources or loot can be obtained from the Desert Cave:
- Flint
- Metal
- Stone
- Artifact of Chaos
Where to find the Ice Cave
Location
The Ice Cave in Ark Extinction is located at the following coordinates:
- 20.3 LAT
- 61.3 LON
The Ice cave is located in the Snow Dome which is a dangerous area. The location is shown by the blue circle on the map. Hypothermal protection is essential to survive extreme weather conditions.
Loot
The following resources or loot can be obtained from the Ice Cave:
- Crystal
- Flint
- Metal
- Obsidian
- Stone
- Artifact of the Void
Where to find the Forest Cave
Location
The Forest Cave in Ark Extinction is located at the following coordinates:
- 18.3 LAT
- 40 LON
The cave is located at the North-Eastern end of the underground biome. This location is shown by the green circle on the map. The entrance to the cave is very classic and thus can be easily spotted. The following coordinates mark the location of the entrance to the cave:
- 11.8 LAT
- 39.3 LON
Loot
The following resources or loot can be obtained from the Forest Cave:
- Crystal
- Flint
- Metal
- Obsidian
- Stone
- Artifact of Growth
