Raw Meat
Raw Meat is harvested from creature corpses in ARK: Survival Ascended. It's the primary food source and is used for taming carnivores. Creatures with higher base damage harvest more meat per hit.
Top Raw Meat 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 bAllowHarvestHealthScalinghave per-instance HP that varies with the node's size, so actual yields per node will vary. The values shown represent the average.
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Raw Meat Weight Reduction
These creatures reduce Raw Meat weight when carried in their inventory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dino for Raw Meat in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Diplocaulus is the best Raw Meat farmer with a 32.5x gather multiplier from game data. The Beelzebufo is the runner-up with 3x.
Which dinos reduce Raw Meat carry weight in ARK?
The following creatures reduce Raw Meat weight when carried: Maeguana (-50%), Maewing (-50%). This means they can carry more Raw Meat before becoming encumbered.