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Red Gem

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Top Red Gem Farming Methods

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#1
AnkylosaurusNode2x
Element Gem Nodes457.5% melee
7–21
avg 14
#2
Metal PickPick1.25x
Element Gem Nodes
2–11
avg 6
#3
Mining DrillPick3x
Gargoyle Statues
0–11
avg 6
#4
PhoenixNode2x
Element Gem Nodes449.2% melee
2–11
avg 6
#5
Metal HatchetHatchet
Element Gem Nodes
0–7
avg 3
#6
Stone PickPick1.25x
Element Gem Nodes
0–5
avg 2

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 Red Gem

Metal Pick
Metal PickBest
from Element Gem Nodes, Gargoyle Statues
63%
Mining Drill
Mining Drill
from Element Gem Nodes, Gargoyle Statues
63%
Metal Hatchet
Metal Hatchet
from Element Gem Nodes, Gargoyle Statues
32%
Stone Pick
Stone Pick
from Element Gem Nodes, Gargoyle Statues
18%

Full Rankings

Melee Levels
Tamed levels invested in Melee Damage. More melee = more resources per hit. Max 73 levels after taming.
30
#Creature
1AnkylosaurusAnkylosaurus2x-
2PhoenixPhoenix2x-

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Ankylosaurus is the best Red Gem farmer with a 2x gather multiplier from game data. The Phoenix is the runner-up with 2x.