Bison Cheeseburger
Survivors on the Island, Scorched Earth, and beyond are always hunting for the next edge in combat. Raw meat sustains, but true power comes from a well-cooked meal. The Bison Cheeseburger mod for ARK: Survival Ascended delivers exactly that, transforming your tamed Bison from a simple pack animal into a cornerstone of your tribe's culinary and combat strategy. This add-on introduces a full line of new food items, each with a distinct purpose, all crafted in the trusty Cooking Pot.
What Does the Bison Cheeseburger Mod Add?
This is not just a single recipe; it is a complete food overhaul centered around the mighty Bison. The mod adds several new resources and consumables that fit seamlessly into the existing ARK progression. You will find new items like Bison Meat, Bison Cheese, Wyvern Cheese, the standard Cheeseburger, a potent Wyvern Cheeseburger, and even Fries. The core loop is simple: hunt Bison for their new meat, cook it into cheese, and combine it to create powerful buff foods.
New Resources and Recipes
Gone are the days of getting only Raw Meat from your Bison herds. After installing this mod, Bison will drop Bison Meat instead. This specialized meat is the key ingredient for all the new dishes. You will need to combine it with other standard ARK ingredients in the Cooking Pot to produce the various cheese and burger items. The mod is designed to be balanced, requiring a moderate investment of resources to create these high-value consumables.
- Bison Meat: The foundational resource, dropped exclusively by Bison.
- Bison Cheese & Wyvern Cheese: Processed ingredients used in the burger recipes.
- Cheeseburger: A hearty meal that grants a buff to both attack damage and movement speed.
- Wyvern Cheeseburger: A superior version that provides the same attack and speed buffs but also grants immunity to bleeding effects.
- Fries: A side dish that extends the duration of any active Cheeseburger buff.
Strategic Uses for the Buffs
The buffs provided by the Bison Cheeseburger mod are not just for show; they can significantly alter your combat effectiveness. The standard Cheeseburger is excellent for general resource gathering or taming runs, giving you a noticeable increase in melee damage and movement speed. However, the Wyvern Cheeseburger is a game-changer for boss fights or raids against creatures that inflict bleed, such as Carnos or Allosaurus. The ability to negate bleeding while maintaining high DPS makes it a must-have for any serious end-game tribe.
Furthermore, the Cheese items themselves are worth noting. Regular Cheese, while requiring more Milk to craft than a direct consumption of Milk, offers a significantly longer spoil timer. This makes it an ideal way to store the effects of Milk for longer expeditions, ensuring your tribe has access to those benefits even when far from base. The Fries item adds a layer of strategy, allowing players to maximize the uptime of their chosen burger buff during prolonged engagements.
Installation and Compatibility
Getting the mod running is straightforward. To download Bison Cheeseburger, you will need to find it on the mod database for ARK: Survival Ascended. The mod is designed to be lightweight and should be compatible with most other mods that do not alter Bison spawns or the Cooking Pot's base recipes. It is always recommended to check the mod's page for any specific load order instructions. The Bison Cheeseburger for ARK: Survival Ascended mod is regularly updated to support the latest game patches, ensuring a smooth experience whether you are on the base Island map or a custom server.
For those using the foxygame.net launcher, the process is even simpler. The launcher's integrated add-on catalog allows you to manage your mods with a single click, making it easy to add Bison Cheeseburger to your server or single-player session without manual file downloads. This streamlined approach ensures you are always on the latest version of the mod, avoiding any potential conflicts with the game's current build.
Important Notes for Server Admins
There is one crucial detail for server owners to be aware of. Because the mod changes the loot table of Bison, existing creatures in the world may not immediately drop the new Bison Meat. To ensure a smooth transition, you may need to perform a wild dino wipe on your server. This forces all wild Bison to respawn with the new drop table. For tamed Bison, you will need to cryopod and then uncryopod them to update their drops. This is a one-time process and is clearly explained in the mod's documentation. The mod itself does not use any remaps, only a buff system, which keeps it stable and easy to integrate.
Ultimately, the Bison Cheeseburger mod is a fantastic addition for players who want to add a layer of depth to their food system. It encourages hunting a specific creature, introduces new crafting paths, and provides tangible combat benefits that are useful in both PvE and PvP scenarios. Whether you are preparing for a tough boss fight or just want to move faster across the map, this mod offers a delicious and effective solution. So fire up your Cooking Pot, grab some Bison Meat, and get ready to serve up some serious buffs.