Thatch is the most basic building material in ARK: Survival Ascended. It's collected from trees and bushes, and used for early-game structures and thatched roofing.
Top Thatch 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.
Where to find:
8,649 harvestable nodes across 11 maps · 24 node types
BurnedTree 01
Mangrove
PondCypress SM
OrganPipeCactus
ToxicAngler C
ToxicAngler B
HeavensRug D
ToxicAngler A
ToxicAngler D
ToxicAngler E
HeavensRug C
HeavensRug B
Best Tool for Thatch
✋ Can also be gathered by punching trees
Thatch Weight Reduction
These creatures reduce Thatch weight when carried in their inventory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dino for Thatch in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Dreadnoughtus is the best Thatch farmer with a 10x gather multiplier from game data. The Deinosuchus is the runner-up with 10x.
Which dinos reduce Thatch carry weight in ARK?
The following creatures reduce Thatch weight when carried: Castoroides (-50%), Ravager (-50%), Thorny Dragon (-50%). This means they can carry more Thatch before becoming encumbered.