ArkWarfare Structures
Base building in ARK: Survival Ascended is about efficiency, organization, and smart automation. The ArkWarfare Structures add-on takes that philosophy to the next level by introducing a suite of high-tech, space-saving, and highly customizable structures that streamline your entire mid-to-late game workflow. Whether you are a solo survivor cramming a workshop into a small raft or a tribe managing a massive industrial complex, this mod delivers the tools you need to dominate.
Core Additions and Size Variants
One of the standout features of ArkWarfare Structures for ARK: Survival Ascended is the ability to change the physical size of your key crafting stations. Gone are the days of a giant Fabricator taking up half your room. With this mod, you can cycle through different size variants to fit your base layout perfectly.
- Fabricator: Available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes.
- Chemistry Bench: Available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes.
- Smithy: Available in Small and Large sizes.
- Vault: Available in Small and Large sizes.
This flexibility allows for tighter base designs without sacrificing functionality. The smaller variants maintain the same inventory slots and crafting speed as their larger counterparts, ensuring you never lose efficiency for the sake of space. You can adjust specific slot counts and crafting speed multipliers via the ini configuration, making the mod fully scalable to your server's needs.
Smart Vaults with Custom Icons
Organization is critical when you have hundreds of items. The Vault in ArkWarfare Structures introduces a unique quality-of-life feature: you can select an item from your inventory and use it as the icon displayed on the front of the vault. This makes identifying the contents of multiple vaults at a glance incredibly easy. No more opening every single vault to find your polymer or metal ingots; just label the outside with a visual representation.
Automated Dino Management
The mod also introduces two powerful tools for creature management, which are essential for large breeding operations.
Bulk Neuter Station
Managing breeding lines can be tedious. The Bulk Neuter Station simplifies this by scanning a radius around the station. Once set up, it marks dinos with an icon above their head, indicating they have been flagged for neutering. You can then review the marked creatures and press a single button to neuter them all instantly. This saves an immense amount of time compared to manually selecting each dino in the radial menu.
Dino Scanner
Finding a specific creature on a large map is a nightmare. The Dino Scanner solves this by scanning the entire map for creatures. It uses Dino Death Essences as fuel, which you can gather from defeated dinos. The scanner will display a list of creatures, allowing you to locate specific species, levels, or tames quickly. This is an invaluable tool for tracking down that one elusive high-level Rex or checking the status of your wandering tames.
Configuration and Server Settings
Server admins have full control over how ArkWarfare Structures behaves. The mod is highly configurable, allowing you to tweak nearly every aspect to fit your gameplay style. Below are some of the key configurable options available in the ini file.
- DinoScanFuelConsumptionInterval= - Adjust how often the Dino Scanner consumes fuel.
- NeuterStationFoundationRange= - Set the radius of the Bulk Neuter Station.
- SmithyInventorySlots= / ChemBenchInventorySlots= / FabricatorInventorySlots= / VaultSlots= / DinoScanSlots= - Customize inventory sizes for each structure.
- ChemBenchCraftingSpeedMulti= / FabricatorCraftingSpeedMulti= / SmithyCraftingSpeedMulti= - Tweak crafting speeds to make production faster or slower.
- DisableResourcePulling= / ResourcePullRangeInFoundations= - Control the automated resource pulling feature, which draws from nearby containers. Credit to orionsun for the original S+ Pulling and dino scan systems.
- GrinderResourceReturnPercent= / GrinderSlotCount=200 / GrinderCraftingSpeed= - Fine-tune the included Grinder's efficiency and capacity.
These settings allow you to create a balanced experience, whether you want a hardcore survival server with limited storage or a QoL-focused server with massive inventories and fast crafting. The mod is compatible with the latest versions of ARK: Survival Ascended and works well alongside other popular mods, provided you manage your load order correctly. Always check for updates to ensure compatibility with the current game build.
Installation and Compatibility
Getting started is straightforward. To download ArkWarfare Structures, you can find it on the official mod page for the game. The installation process is simple: subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop and ensure it is enabled in your server or single-player session. For dedicated servers, you will need to add it to your mod list and restart the server. If you are using a custom launcher, you might find that the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for ArkWarfare Structures, which automatically handles version compatibility and updates, ensuring you always have the latest build without manual file management.
To install the mod manually, navigate to your ARK: Survival Ascended installation directory, locate the Mods folder, and ensure the mod's ID is correctly referenced in your server launch parameters. After installation, you can adjust the ini settings mentioned above to customize the mod to your liking. Once loaded, the new engrams will be available in your character's engram list, allowing you to craft the new structures at a smithy or inventory.
Conclusion
ArkWarfare Structures is a must-have add-on for any serious ARK: Survival Ascended player. It solves common base-building frustrations with its variable sizes, smart inventory management, and powerful automation tools. The inclusion of the Dino Scanner and Bulk Neuter Station alone makes it worth the download, as they dramatically reduce the time spent on tedious creature management. Combined with the customizable vault icons and extensive server settings, this mod offers a level of polish and utility that feels like an official part of the game. If you are looking to optimize your base and streamline your operations, this is the definitive mod to add to your collection.