Check coordinate displays before a resource run
The Island resource map marks several key deposits, but its ASA coordinate displays can differ between the mini-map and full-map waypoints. Confirm the reference before setting a route.
ARK: Survival Ascended FARMING GUIDESKnow what to farm.
Know what to farm.
And where to go.
ARK farming is resource gathering supported by specialized tames. Players use the The Island resource map to plan ore, crystal, obsidian, oil and pearl runs, then use creatures such as Ankylosaurus and Doedicurus to harvest and move bulk materials. Caves and snow regions reward better preparation and carry capacity.
16 farming guides · PC / Global, The Island map focus
What matters before you farm
Unlock requirements, costs and tips to help you get started.
Doedicurus can gather stone while carried
A Doedicurus can autonomously collect stone, including while an Argentavis carries it. That can make a stone trip easier to manage, but plan how you will bring the load home.
Sources & fact checks
Find Organic Polymer on the Snow Biome surface
Kairuku in the Snow Biome provide Organic Polymer. Use surface habitats for this route; the ASA source records their removal from The Island Snow Cave.
Sources & fact checks
Farm with a purpose
Prioritize early gathering and useful materials first, then establish crop production and its inputs before broader map planning and cave expeditions.
Maps and expeditions
Choose the Right Harvest Tool
Choosing between a pick and hatchet makes early gathering trips produce the materials you need.
Metal and mineral nodes
Metal Ore on The Island
Metal ore becomes metal ingots at a forge and supports advanced tools, weapons, structures, and crafting stations.
Metal and mineral nodes
Crystal on The Island
Crystal is used in advanced crafting, including electronics and optics.
Metal and mineral nodes
Obsidian on The Island
Obsidian is a valuable ingredient for polymer and other advanced crafting recipes.
Creature-assisted harvesting
Ankylosaurus Metal Harvest
An Ankylosaurus helps harvest and carry metal ore for advanced crafting.
Creature-assisted harvesting
Doedicurus Stone Harvest
Stone is used in large quantities for building and crafting stations; a Doedicurus can gather it with less direct harvesting.
Metal and mineral nodes
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Metal and mineral nodes
Metal Ore on The Island
Metal ore becomes metal ingots at a forge and supports advanced tools, weapons, structures, and crafting stations.
Metal and mineral nodes
Crystal on The Island
Crystal is used in advanced crafting, including electronics and optics.
Metal and mineral nodes
Obsidian on The Island
Obsidian is a valuable ingredient for polymer and other advanced crafting recipes.
Creature-assisted harvesting
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Creature-assisted harvesting
Ankylosaurus Metal Harvest
An Ankylosaurus helps harvest and carry metal ore for advanced crafting.
Creature-assisted harvesting
Doedicurus Stone Harvest
Stone is used in large quantities for building and crafting stations; a Doedicurus can gather it with less direct harvesting.
Creature-assisted harvesting
Organic Polymer from Kairuku
Organic Polymer harvested from Kairuku is an alternative material for advanced crafting.
Other recurring materials
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Other recurring materials
Silica Pearls
Silica Pearls are used for electronics and other later crafting recipes.
Other recurring materials
Castoroides Dam Loot
Castoroides dams can contain Cementing Paste and wood, making them a useful source of building materials when you can collect…
Other recurring materials
Set Up a Working Crop Plot
A functioning crop plot converts a seed into a growing crop when water and fertilizer are also available.
Other recurring materials
Irrigate Crop Plots from a Water Line
A working water line lets crop plots meet their water need without relying on an unverified setup.
Other recurring materials
Produce Fertilizer with a Dung Beetle
A Dung Beetle turns feces into fertilizer, giving a crop farm a renewable input source.
Maps and expeditions
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Maps and expeditions
Choose the Right Harvest Tool
Choosing between a pick and hatchet makes early gathering trips produce the materials you need.
Maps and expeditions
The Island Resource Map Runs
A planned map run can combine selected resources into a prepared expedition with a defined return.
Maps and expeditions
Cave Crystal Expedition
A prepared cave visit can collect mapped crystal while managing the separate risks of cave travel.
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Maps and expeditions
Choose the Right Harvest Tool
Choosing between a pick and hatchet makes early gathering trips produce the materials you need.
Metal and mineral nodes
Metal Ore on The Island
Metal ore becomes metal ingots at a forge and supports advanced tools, weapons, structures, and crafting stations.
Metal and mineral nodes
Crystal on The Island
Crystal is used in advanced crafting, including electronics and optics.
Metal and mineral nodes
Obsidian on The Island
Obsidian is a valuable ingredient for polymer and other advanced crafting recipes.
Creature-assisted harvesting
Ankylosaurus Metal Harvest
An Ankylosaurus helps harvest and carry metal ore for advanced crafting.
Creature-assisted harvesting
Doedicurus Stone Harvest
Stone is used in large quantities for building and crafting stations; a Doedicurus can gather it with less direct harvesting.
Other recurring materials
Silica Pearls
Silica Pearls are used for electronics and other later crafting recipes.
Creature-assisted harvesting
Organic Polymer from Kairuku
Organic Polymer harvested from Kairuku is an alternative material for advanced crafting.
Other recurring materials
Castoroides Dam Loot
Castoroides dams can contain Cementing Paste and wood, making them a useful source of building materials when you can collect…
Other recurring materials
Set Up a Working Crop Plot
A functioning crop plot converts a seed into a growing crop when water and fertilizer are also available.
Other recurring materials
Irrigate Crop Plots from a Water Line
A working water line lets crop plots meet their water need without relying on an unverified setup.
Other recurring materials
Produce Fertilizer with a Dung Beetle
A Dung Beetle turns feces into fertilizer, giving a crop farm a renewable input source.
Other recurring materials
Build for Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse effect speeds crop growth and reduces fertilizer use, helping a crop farm produce more efficiently.
Maps and expeditions
The Island Resource Map Runs
A planned map run can combine selected resources into a prepared expedition with a defined return.
Maps and expeditions
Cave Crystal Expedition
A prepared cave visit can collect mapped crystal while managing the separate risks of cave travel.
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