Crystal is a rare resource found in caves, mountain tops, and certain underwater locations in ARK: Survival Ascended. It's used for electronics, spyglasses, and advanced crafting.
Top Crystal Farming Methods
Node yields assume the base harvest HP from game data (e.g. 1000 for Redwood trees, 620 for Metal nodes). In-game, trees and rocks with bAllowHarvestHealthScaling have per-instance HP that varies with the node's size, so actual yields per node will vary. The values shown represent the average.
Where to find:
28,723 harvestable nodes across 11 maps · 58 node types
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Dark Crystal A
CaveCrystal 02
LC Props StreetLamp C
Dark Crystal D
EXT HU DECO StreetLight 02
Dark Crystal C
LC Props StreetLamp A
Dark Crystal B
LC Props FootPathLight B
CaveCrystal
GlowingCrystal Element 01
Best Tool for Crystal
Crystal Weight Reduction
These creatures reduce Crystal weight when carried in their inventory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dino for Crystal in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Doedicurus is the best Crystal farmer with a 21x gather multiplier from game data. The Rock Elemental is the runner-up with 9x.
Which dinos reduce Crystal carry weight in ARK?
The following creatures reduce Crystal weight when carried: Dunkleosteus (-50%), Helicoprion (-50%). This means they can carry more Crystal before becoming encumbered.