Wood is a fundamental building material in ARK: Survival Ascended. It's harvested from trees and used for structures, crafting stations, and as fuel. Trees are abundant across most maps.
Top Wood 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 Wood
5,988 harvestable nodes across 9 maps · 21 node types
BurnedTree 01
Mangrove
PondCypress SM
HeavensRug D
HeavensRug C
HeavensRug B
HeavensRug A
ObruerePontis A Elemental
TreeB
PondCypress Med SM
Mangrove B
ObruerePontis B Elemental
Best Tool for Wood
Wood Weight Reduction
These creatures reduce Wood weight when carried in their inventory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dino for Wood in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Dreadnoughtus is the best Wood farmer with a 10x gather multiplier from game data. The Deinosuchus is the runner-up with 10x.
Which dinos reduce Wood carry weight in ARK?
The following creatures reduce Wood weight when carried: Mammoth (-75%), Roll Rat (-80%), Deinotherium (-75%). This means they can carry more Wood before becoming encumbered.