Fiber is gathered from bushes and used for crafting armor, saddles, and tools in ARK: Survival Ascended. The Metal Sickle gives 2x Fiber yield compared to hand-picking.
Top Fiber 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:
17,820 harvestable nodes across 11 maps · 36 node types
BriarBush Cluster SM
MushroomA
PurpleMat
MushroomB
PalmPlant Cluster SM
JimsonWeed
PitcherPlant SM
LightSource Bulb AB
Marigold
BushA
CommonMushroom F
Cattail Cluster
Best Tool for Fiber
✋ Can also be picked by hand from bushes
Fiber Weight Reduction
These creatures reduce Fiber weight when carried in their inventory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dino for Fiber in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Dire Bear is the best Fiber farmer with a 10x gather multiplier from game data. The Elderclaw is the runner-up with 10x.
Which dinos reduce Fiber carry weight in ARK?
The following creatures reduce Fiber weight when carried: Ravager (-50%), Castoroides (-50%), Thorny Dragon (-50%). This means they can carry more Fiber before becoming encumbered.