BiggerRecipesChems
If you have spent more than a few hours in ARK: Survival Ascended, you know the pain of crafting Narcotics. You stand at the Mortar and Pestle, spoil a pile of spoiled meat, and click craft over and over and over again. Each click yields a single Narcotic. For a tribe preparing for a massive tame or a long boss fight, that means hundreds of tedious clicks. The BiggerRecipesChems add-on eliminates this grind entirely by scaling up the output of chemical recipes, allowing you to craft by the thousands instead of one by one.
What Does BiggerRecipesChems Do?
This focused quality-of-life mod targets a very specific pain point in the early and mid-game. Currently, the add-on supports two critical recipes: Narcotics and Stimulants. Instead of the standard 1:1 ratio, BiggerRecipesChems adjusts the production batch size. You will now produce a large stack of items per single crafting action, provided you have the raw ingredients to support the recipe.
The developer has confirmed that this is just the beginning. Future recipes will be added over time, expanding the mod's utility to other consumables and crafting stations. For now, the focus on these two chemicals is a smart one, as they are the most commonly spammed crafts in the game.
Current Supported Recipes
- Narcotics: Craft hundreds at a time from Spoiled Meat and Narcoberries. Perfect for taming high-level creatures or stocking up for a long dungeon run.
- Stimulants: Generate massive quantities of Stimulant from Stimberry and Spoiled Meat, ensuring you never run out of stamina recovery or torpor reduction during intense combat.
Why You Need This Add-On for ARK: Survival Ascended
The default crafting system in ASA is functional but slow. For solo players and large tribes alike, the time spent waiting for crafting bars to fill up on basic consumables is time wasted. BiggerRecipesChems for ARK: Survival Ascended streamlines your resource management. You can spend less time clicking and more time exploring, building, or taming. The mod does not alter the cost balance drastically; it simply removes the artificial bottleneck of single-item crafting.
Because the mod works with the standard Mortar and Pestle and Chemistry Bench, it integrates seamlessly with your existing production lines. You do not need to build new structures or learn new mechanics. Just install the mod, load your save, and the recipes will automatically reflect the larger batch sizes.
How to Install BiggerRecipesChems
Installing this mod is straightforward, whether you are on a dedicated server or a single-player world. The process is the same as for any other Steam Workshop add-on. You can download BiggerRecipesChems directly from the Steam Workshop page for ARK: Survival Ascended. Click the subscribe button, and the mod will be added to your library.
If you are running a dedicated server, you must add the mod ID to your server's mod list and restart the server. For single-player, simply enable the mod in the "Mods" section of the main menu before loading your world. The mod is lightweight and does not require any additional dependencies or configuration files. If you prefer a more managed experience, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for BiggerRecipesChems, automatically handling version compatibility and mod ordering so you can jump straight into the game without fussing over folder paths.
Step-by-Step Setup
- Navigate to the Steam Workshop and locate the BiggerRecipesChems page.
- Click "Subscribe" to download the mod content.
- Launch ARK: Survival Ascended and open the Mods menu.
- Select BiggerRecipesChems from your available mods and activate it.
- Load your save or start a new game. The new recipe outputs will be active immediately.
For server admins, ensure the mod is listed in the GameUserSettings.ini file under the ActiveMods section. This ensures all players who join your server have the correct files automatically downloaded. The mod is compatible with the current stable versions of ARK: Survival Ascended, including the latest major patches and most popular stack-size or QoL mods. As with any mod, always back up your save files before adding new content to a long-running world.
Compatibility and Performance
BiggerRecipesChems is designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. It does not replace any base game assets, meaning it has a minimal impact on load times and memory usage. It works alongside other popular mods like S+ or Dino Storage without conflicts, as it only modifies the recipe output data. The add-on also respects the vanilla cost multipliers, so you will still need to gather the appropriate amount of Narcoberries and Spoiled Meat. The only difference is the batch size, which is a pure quality-of-life improvement.
If you are using a mod manager, you can easily keep BiggerRecipesChems updated. The developer is active in pushing fixes and new recipes, and the foxygame.net launcher provides auto-updates for BiggerRecipesChems, ensuring you always have the latest version without manually checking the Workshop page. This is especially useful for server owners who manage multiple mods and need to ensure all clients are on the same version.
Final Thoughts on BiggerRecipesChems
In a game as vast as ARK: Survival Ascended, the little quality-of-life improvements often make the biggest difference. BiggerRecipesChems addresses a universal annoyance with a simple, elegant solution. While the current recipe list is limited to Narcotics and Stimulants, the promise of future additions makes this a mod worth installing now. You will immediately feel the relief when you craft a full stack of Narcotics in a single click, freeing up your time for the actual survival challenges. Whether you are a solo survivor or the leader of a megatribe, this add-on deserves a permanent spot in your mod list.
Download BiggerRecipesChems today and say goodbye to the endless clicking. Your mouse buttons and your patience will thank you.