Artifact Pedestal Skins
Your tribe's hard-earned Artifacts deserve more than a plain stone slab. The Artifact Pedestal Skins add-on for ARK: Survival Ascended transforms your trophy displays into works of art, letting you showcase your conquests with themed skins that reflect the very bosses you defeated and the maps you conquered. Whether you want to honor the Broodmother's venomous legacy or simply hide the pedestal for a cleaner base design, this mod delivers a level of customization that vanilla ASA simply does not offer.
Why Customize Your Artifact Pedestals?
In ARK: Survival Ascended, base aesthetics matter as much as functionality for many players. A row of identical stone pedestals can feel monotonous, especially after you have collected every artifact on the Island. This mod solves that problem by offering a wide range of visual overhauls. You can turn a simple display into a centerpiece that tells a story about your journey, your toughest fights, and the worlds you have explored.
Boss Themed Skins for Every Major Threat
The core of this add-on is its impressive collection of Boss-themed skins. Each skin is designed to evoke the visual identity of the corresponding boss, making your trophy room a true museum of your victories. The available options include:
- Broodmother Skin – Perfect for displaying the artifact you earned after defeating the giant spider.
- Megapithecus Skin – A primate-inspired look for your pedestal.
- Dragon Skin – Fiery and imposing, ideal for the Island's apex predator.
- Overseer Skin – A futuristic, tek-inspired aesthetic.
- Manticore Skin – For those who conquered the Scorched Earth's ultimate challenge.
- Rockwell Skin – A corrupted, elemental twist on the classic pedestal.
- Forest Titan, Desert Titan, Ice Titan, and King Titan Skins – Each bringing the unique elemental flair of Extinction's towering foes.
These skins are not just simple retextures; they are crafted to feel distinct, giving each pedestal a personality that matches the boss's arena and lore.
Map Themed Skins and Utility Options
Beyond the bosses, the mod includes a Map themed Skin (such as The Center Skin) that lets you pay homage to the specific ARK you are playing on. This is a subtle but appreciated touch for players who hop between servers and want their bases to reflect their current home.
For players who prefer a more practical approach, the mod offers several utility skins. The Display Case (Normal/Large) skins convert your pedestal into an enclosed case, protecting your artifacts from the elements (and from curious tribemates). You can also use the Invisible Skin to make the pedestal completely vanish, leaving only the artifact floating in mid-air – a sleek, minimalist look for modern bases. Additionally, the Display Crystals (Normal/Large) provide a glowing, ethereal base for your most prized possessions.
Display Case Portals and Future Content
One of the more unique additions is the Display Case Portals skin, which adds a dynamic, swirling portal effect to your display. This is a great way to add a mystical or sci-fi vibe to your trophy room. The mod author has also confirmed that Future Updates will include skins for all future bosses, ensuring that your collection can grow alongside the game's content. This forward-thinking approach means the mod remains relevant with each new ASA update.
How to Install and Get Started
Getting these skins onto your server is straightforward. To download Artifact Pedestal Skins, you will need to subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop or your platform's mod manager. Once subscribed, the mod will automatically download to your client. If you are running a dedicated server, you must add the mod ID to your server's mod list to ensure all players can see the skins.
For those wondering how to install the mod on a single-player game, the process is equally simple. After downloading, launch ARK: Survival Ascended, navigate to the Mods menu, and enable the add-on before loading your save. The mod is compatible with the current version of ASA, and the author actively updates it to maintain compatibility with major game patches. It also works well alongside other popular building and decoration mods, as it only modifies the pedestal's appearance and does not conflict with core game files.
If you are using a third-party launcher to manage your mods, the process can be even smoother. The foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for mods like Artifact Pedestal Skins, and its integrated add-on catalog automatically checks for version compatibility with your current ARK: Survival Ascended build, eliminating the guesswork of manual mod management. This is especially helpful when the game receives a major update that might temporarily break older mods.
Enhancing Your Base with Versatility
Whether you are a builder who obsesses over every detail or a PvP player who wants a clean, uncluttered base, the Artifact Pedestal Skins for ARK: Survival Ascended offers something for everyone. The ability to switch between a towering Boss-themed display and a simple invisible stand gives you total control over your base's visual narrative. You can create a dedicated trophy hall with themed pedestals for each boss you have slain, or you can use the Display Case skins to keep your artifacts safe while still showing them off.
The mod's design philosophy is clear: give players more options without bloating the game's performance. The skins are lightweight and do not introduce new items into the crafting menu; instead, they apply directly to the existing Artifact Pedestal structure, which you can craft normally. This makes the mod incredibly user-friendly and ensures that it does not interfere with your existing base blueprints or save data.
In conclusion, if you have ever felt that your Artifact collection was underappreciated, this mod is the perfect remedy. It breathes new life into a basic structure, allowing you to tell the story of your survival in a visually compelling way. With the promise of future boss skins on the horizon, there has never been a better time to enhance your displays. Download the mod today and turn your trophy room into the legendary hall it was always meant to be.