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Metal

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Metal is one of the most important resources in ARK: Survival Ascended. It's used for metal tools, weapons, armor, and advanced structures. Metal nodes are found in mountains, caves, and along cliff edges.

Top Metal Farming Methods

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#1
MagmasaurNode9x
Rich Metal Nodes282.2% melee(-75% weight)
258–315
avg 286
#2
DunkleosteusNode9x
Rich Metal Nodes457.5% melee(-50% weight)
233–288
avg 261
#3
AnkylosaurusNode2x
Rich Metal Nodes457.5% melee(-85% weight)
68–99
avg 83
#4
PhoenixNode2x
Rich Metal Nodes449.2% melee
68–99
avg 83
#5
Metal PickPick1.25x
Rich Metal Nodes
64–94
avg 79
#6
Mining DrillPick3x
Rich Metal Nodes
63–93
avg 78
#7
DoedicurusNode21x
Element Ore Deposits457.5% melee
33–58
avg 45
#8
Metal HatchetHatchet
Rich Metal Nodes
23–50
avg 36
#9
Chalk ElementalNode9x
Element Ore Deposits443.1% melee
25–47
avg 36
#10
Rock ElementalNode9x
Element Ore Deposits443.1% melee
25–47
avg 36
#11
Stone HatchetHatchet
Element Ore Deposits
19–40
avg 30
#12
Stone PickPick1.25x
Rich Metal Nodes
10–31
avg 20

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 bAllowHarvestHealthScalinghave per-instance HP that varies with the node's size, so actual yields per node will vary. The values shown represent the average.

Best Tool for Metal

Stone Hatchet
Stone HatchetBest
from Element Ore Deposits (Aberration, Amissa, Atlantis, Forglar, Insaluna, LostCity, Svartalfheim, TaeniaStella, TemptressLagoon, Thaloria, Vintal)
100%
Stone Pick
Stone Pick
from Element Ore Deposits, Gargoyle Statues, Metal Nodes, Rich Metal Nodes, Mountain Obsidian
95%
Metal Hatchet
Metal Hatchet
from Element Ore Deposits, Rocks, Small Rocks, CoralHit, Gargoyle Statues +6 more
80%
Metal Pick
Metal Pick
from Element Ore Deposits, Rocks, Small Rocks, CoralHit, Gargoyle Statues +6 more
63%
Mining Drill
Mining Drill
from Element Ore Deposits, Rocks, Small Rocks, CoralHit, Gargoyle Statues +5 more
63%
Chainsaw
Chainsaw
from Corpses
2x yield

Metal Weight Reduction

These creatures reduce Metal weight when carried in their inventory.

AnkylosaurusAnkylosaurus-85%MagmasaurMagmasaur-75%DunkleosteusDunkleosteus-50%

Full Rankings

Melee Levels
Tamed levels invested in Melee Damage. More melee = more resources per hit. Max 73 levels after taming.
30
#Creature
1Rock ElementalRock Elemental9x-
2DoedicurusDoedicurus21x-
3GiganotosaurusGiganotosaurus1.56x-
4DunkleosteusDunkleosteus9x-50%
5MagmasaurMagmasaur9x-75%
6CarcharodontosaurusCarcharodontosaurus1.56x-
7AcrocanthosaurusAcrocanthosaurus1.56x-
8DeinosuchusDeinosuchus1.56x-
9AnkylosaurusAnkylosaurus2.25x-85%
10PhoenixPhoenix2.25x-
11AstrocetusAstrocetusFly1.56x-

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dino for Metal in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The Doedicurus is the best Metal farmer with a 21x gather multiplier from game data. The Rock Elemental is the runner-up with 9x.

Which dinos reduce Metal carry weight in ARK?

The following creatures reduce Metal weight when carried: Dunkleosteus (-50%), Magmasaur (-75%), Ankylosaurus (-85%). This means they can carry more Metal before becoming encumbered.