Ascended Survival Plus
Surviving on the Arks is a full-time job. Between gathering resources, managing your inventory, and keeping your tames fed, the last thing you need is a stone pickaxe shattering in your hand for the hundredth time. Ascended Survival Plus is a quality-of-life mod designed to eliminate those small, constant frustrations. It does not add overpowered, game-breaking weapons. Instead, it provides a suite of comfortable, reliable survival gear that makes the daily grind more efficient and enjoyable.
What Does Ascended Survival Plus Add?
This mod focuses on practical upgrades. It replaces the need for constant crafting and repairing with a set of tools that are built to last. You will find everything from harvesting tools to ranged weapons, all designed with a "set it and forget it" philosophy.
Infinite-Durability Harvesting Tools
The core of the mod revolves around a new set of "Ascended" tools. These are not just stat boosts; they are fundamental changes to how you gather. The key features include:
- Ascended Pickaxe, Hatchet, and Sickle: These harvest 4x more resources than standard tools and have infinite durability. They never break, though their combat damage remains normal to keep things balanced.
- Ascended ChainSaw: This beast harvests 2x more resources than a standard chainsaw, never breaks, and requires no gasoline to operate.
- Ascended Mining Drill: Harvests 3x more resources, never overheats, and does not consume gasoline (it only requires 1 gasoline in your inventory to operate, which is never consumed).
- Ascended Wooden Club and Shovel: Both harvest 4x more resources and have infinite durability, keeping their standard combat damage.
All of these tools are crafted directly in your inventory with an end-game resource cost. This ensures that while they are incredibly convenient, they are earned and do not trivialize the early game. For players looking to streamline their gathering, the Ascended Survival Plus for ARK: Survival Ascended mod is a must-have.
Ranged and Melee Weaponry
The mod also enhances your combat and utility options without making you a god. The philosophy is to remove the annoyance of resource management, not to increase your damage output.
- Ascended Bow and Compound Bow: These never consume ammo, allowing you to fire any arrow infinitely. Their damage and functionality remain identical to the standard versions.
- Ascended Crossbow: Never consumes ammo or bolts. Grappling hooks reload instantly after cutting the cable, meaning no more tedious re-equipping.
- Ascended Arrows and Hooks: Includes Stone, Tranq, Flame, and Metal Arrows, plus Grappling Hooks. They are never consumed on use and have the same stats as vanilla versions, but are only compatible with Ascended Survival Plus weapons.
- Ascended Bola and Whip: The Bola can be thrown infinitely, and the Whip has infinite durability. Both retain their standard functionality and combat damage.
Survival Consumables and Tools
Beyond weapons and tools, the mod adds items that solve common survival annoyances.
- Ascended Parachute: Can be used infinitely without being consumed, ensuring you always have a safe way down from that cliff or flying mount.
- Infinite Torch: A torch that never runs out, so you are never left in the dark.
- Military Survival Kit: A compact ration pack that restores +150 Food, +150 Water, and +100 Health on use. It never spoils and has a short cooldown to keep it balanced.
- Ascended Climbing Pick: Infinite durability with climbing speed and functionality identical to the standard pick.
Compatibility and Installation
One of the most common questions is about compatibility. This mod is designed to work with the current versions of ARK: Survival Ascended. It does not alter core game mechanics, so it generally plays well with other mods that focus on building, taming, or map changes. However, as with any mod, it is always best to check for updates. To get started, you will need to know how to install it. The process is straightforward: subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop or your platform's mod browser, and then enable it in your server or single-player settings before launching the game.
If you are looking to streamline your setup, the foxygame.net launcher provides a one-click install for Ascended Survival Plus, and its integrated add-on catalog makes managing your mod list significantly easier. The launcher also handles auto-updates, ensuring that you always have the latest version compatible with your game client. This is a great option for players who want to spend less time managing files and more time surviving.
Future Plans and Community
The mod is actively developed, with several exciting additions on the horizon. The roadmap includes a Fabricated Crossbow, Infinite Gliders, Ascended Binoculars (unlocked from level 1), and an Infinite Canteen. A custom crafting station for all mod items is also planned for version 0.4. The developer is committed to keeping the mod balanced and comfortable, focusing on quality-of-life improvements rather than raw power.
For support, feedback, or to report bugs, the community is active on Discord. This is also the best place to see the latest news and participate in shaping the mod's future. If you want to download Ascended Survival Plus, it is available on the primary mod repositories for the game.
Final Thoughts
Ascended Survival Plus is a brilliant example of what a quality-of-life mod should be. It respects the core balance of ARK while removing the tedious micromanagement of tool durability and ammo consumption. Whether you are a solo player or running a large server, the convenience of infinite tools and ammo will change the way you play. It is a polished, well-thought-out addition to the ARK: Survival Ascended modding scene, and one that is easy to recommend to anyone looking for a smoother survival experience.