Metal is one of the most highly sought-after materials in Ark: Survival Ascended. It can be used across several things, most notably for building and crafting weapons. This is a basic resource that every player needs but may struggle to acquire.
In this guide, we will cover everything there is to know about Metal in Ark: Survival Ascended, including where you can find it, how you can harvest/farm it, and what ways it can be put to use. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get into it.
How to get metal in Ark: Survival Ascended?
In Ark: Survival Ascended, Metal can be found in many locations where it can be mined from rocks across most maps. All rocks contain Metals but rocks that appear shiny and golden contain a substantially larger yield. These high-yielding rocks are mainly found atop mountains or hard-to-reach places, which makes farming them a bit of a hassle.
To pick these rocks for their metal, you must either use a Pickaxe or a Metal Pick, the latter will yield a higher amount of the resource on every harvest. The Ankylosaurus is the best Dino to acquire large amounts of Metal.
How to turn Metal into Metal Ingot in Ark
After you pick up metal, it must be refined to turn it into Metal Ingot. This can be done either at a Forge or by using a Phoenix or Magmasaur. Smelting two metals yields one Metal Ingot. The better your forge is, the quicker this process will take.
Ark Survival Ascended The Island Metal Locations
Location #1
- LAT: 40
- LON: 38
The Grand Hills are among the best places to get metal on the Island map. At the coordinates above and the area around it, you’ll find significant deposits and boulders that you can mine.
Location #2
- LAT: 54
- LON: 48
The Red Peak and surrounding Redwood Forests are another great area to farm Metal in Ark: Survival Ascended.
Location #3
- LAT: 32
- LON: 78
Far’s Peak is another great area to farm Metal on the Island.
Location #4
- LAT: 35
- LON: 58
You can also find Metal deposits at the Frozen Tooth and surrounding areas.
Metal Locations in The Center
Location #1
- LAT: 54
- LON: 22
On Ark: The Center, the snow mountain area will net you large amounts of Metal.
Location #2
- LAT: 37
- LON: 30
The Center itself is a great place to find Metal in Ark: The Center.
Location #3
- LAT: 8
- LON: 61
One of the best places to acquire Metal in the Center is by searching the Lava biome, particularly near the volcano’s peak.
Scorched Earth Metal Locations
Location #1
- LAT: 35
- LON: 69
In the Northeastern Badlands area, you’ll find a peak at 35 Latitude and 69 Longitude, which you can scale to farm Metals.
Location #2
- LAT: 29
- LON: 44
Similarly, in the Northern Mountains area, a peak at 29 Latitude and 44 Longitude has significant Metal deposits.
Location #3
- LAT: 39
- LON: 22
In Ark: Scorched Earth, a divot near the western mountains is very rich in metal deposits.
Metal Locations in Ark: Ragnarök
Location #1
- LAT: 37
- LON: 43
In Ark: Ragnarök, near the Waterfall of the Ancients you’ll find an abundance of Metal Deposits you can pick through.
Location #2
- LAT: 56
- LON: 52
On the southern side of the snowy mountain, you’ll find another deposit of metal in Ark: Ragnarök.
Ark: Aberration Metal Locations
Aberration has the highest amount of Metal out of any Ark: Survival Ascended maps. Apart from the Fallen Nexus and Mushroom Forest in the northern portion of the map, you’ll find abundant this resource everywhere you go, never leaving you shorthanded.
Ark: Extinction Metal Locations
Location #1
- LAT: 21
- LON: 29
In the Northwestern portion of the Extinction map, at Latitude 21 and Longitude 29, you’ll find a sizeable deposit of Metals.
Location #2
- LAT: 77
- LON: 48
On the opposite end of the map, you’ll find another sizeable Metal deposit in the Sweeping Spires area.
Metal Locations in Ark: Valgeuro
Location #1
- LAT: 36
- LON: 90
In the Eastern part of the map, at 36 Latitude and 90 Longitude, you’ll find a good deposit of Metal in Ark Valgeuro.
Location #2
- LAT: 42
- LON: 58
Heading slightly west of the previous location, you’ll find another sizeable Metal deposit in the Lake/Abyss region of the map.
Location #3
- LAT: 30
- LON: 9
Lastly, going to the extreme west end of the map, you’ll find yet another deposit in the Tundra region of the Valgeuro map.
How to use Metal in Ark: Survival Ascended?
Metal can be used for several items and purposes in Ark: Survival Ascended. Firstly, it 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 metal 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 in any of the locations then 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 encounter a situation where the command does not work, try resetting your system or game.
