Chitin
ResourceThis firm, flexible material makes up exoskeletons. Hacked primarily from dead insects.
Stack:x100
Weight:0.0
Craft XP:4
Craft Time:0.20000000298023224s
admincheat gfi PrimalItemResource_Chitin_C 1 0 0Chitin is a resource in ARK: Survival Ascended.
Crafting Calculator
To craft Chitin, you need 1x Shell Fragment. Use the calculator below to figure out exact quantities for multiple crafts.
Best Ways to Farm Chitin
Ranked by simulated yield · Top 5 of 17
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ChainsawFrom Dunkleosteus corpses~544/corpse
- 2
МегахелонFrom Dunkleosteus corpses~288/corpse
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МосхопсFrom Dunkleosteus corpses~237/corpse
- 4
Metal HatchetFrom Dunkleosteus corpses~164/corpse
- 5
Stone HatchetFrom Dunkleosteus corpses~164/corpse
Best Creatures to Kill for Chitin
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Found on Maps
25 mapsChitin is dropped by 35 creatures across 25 maps: ScorchedEarth, LostColony, Astraeos, and 22 more. Use the interactive map below to see exact locations and plan your farming route.
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Dropped By
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Dropped By (35)
Aberrant AchatinaAberrant AraneoAberrant ArthroplueraAberrant Dung BeetleAberrant MeganeuraAberrant PulmonoscorpiusAchatinaAlpha KarkinosAlpha PalaeoctopusAmmoniteAraneoArthroplueraBloodstalkerBroodmother GuardianBroodmother LysrixBroodmother Lysrix (Alpha)Broodmother Lysrix (Beta)Broodmother Lysrix (Gamma)Corrupted ArthroplueraDung Beetle
Used to Craft (6)
Found in Loot Crates
Chitin can be found as loot in supply crates and beacon drops across 22 maps. Higher-tier crates have a better chance of containing it at higher quality levels.
141 sources across 22 maps
