Metal
Resource Guide
ResourceOverview
Metal is an important resource in ARK. It is used to craft many different tools and structures, but must be refined into Metal Ingots for most crafting recipes. Metal is mined from many types of rocks, with golden-colored rocks holding substantially larger amounts.
Crafting Information
Requirements
Level Required: N/A
Engram Points: N/A
Crafting Station
N/A
Used to Craft
Metal Ingot (refined)
Compass
Feeding Trough
Ammo Box (Genesis)
Gathering Methods
- • Ankylosaurus (best, 85% weight reduction)
- • Metal Pick
- • Gacha
- • Magmasaur
- • Dunkleosteus
- • Mountain tops and caves
- • Luminous region rocks in Aberration (blue veined black rocks)
Spawn Commands
GFI Command
GiveItem Command
Quick Facts
Type
Resource
Stack Size
300
GFI Code
Metal
Class Name
PrimalItemResource_Metal_C
Rarity
Common
Renewable
Yes
Weight
1