Healing Station
In the unforgiving world of ARK: Survival Ascended, keeping your tames alive is a full-time job. Whether you are recovering from a brutal alpha predator fight, a raid, or a simple fall from a cliff, downtime can be the difference between thriving and losing everything. The Healing Station add-on offers a streamlined, automated solution to get your creatures back to full fighting form without babysitting them with stacks of meat and medical brews.
This mod is designed for players who value efficiency. Instead of manually force-feeding your Rex or Giga, the Healing Station works as a dedicated medical structure. It automatically applies a steady regeneration effect to any nearby dino, allowing you to focus on base building, resource gathering, or preparing for the next boss fight. It is a must-have for any serious tribe looking to minimize downtime after large-scale conflicts.
How the Healing Station Works
The core mechanic is simple but powerful. The station operates on a tick-based system that constantly pulses healing to surrounding creatures. This is not a one-time burst; it is a sustained regeneration field that makes recovery a passive process.
- Rapid Regeneration: Restores 2% of the target dino's Max HP per tick.
- High Frequency: Applies 5 ticks every 15 seconds, ensuring a fast recovery rate.
- Resource Efficient: Consumes 1 Medical Brew every 15 seconds to fuel the healing process.
- Placement Rules: Only one Healing Station can be placed within a 5000 unit radius to prevent stacking exploits.
This setup means a creature with 10,000 health will recover roughly 1,000 HP every 15 seconds. For larger tames, the percentage-based scaling ensures the station remains useful regardless of the creature's level or stat mutations. The default settings are balanced for standard gameplay, but the mod includes INI settings for server admins who want to tweak the values.
Configuration and INI Settings
Server owners have control over the default values. While the standard setup is 2% per tick, the INI settings allow you to adjust the healing percentage, tick rate, and the interval between healing cycles. This flexibility is crucial for servers with boosted rates or custom difficulty curves. The mod author has noted that a rework is coming soon, which will introduce an option for percentage-based healing directly in the configuration files, making it even easier to fine-tune the experience.
For those running a dedicated server, locating the configuration file is straightforward. You will need to add the relevant sections to your GameUserSettings.ini file. The current version allows you to modify the resource cost and the radius, but future updates promise even more granular control. If you are unsure about the exact syntax, the mod page provides clear examples for how to install the configuration lines correctly.
Installation and Compatibility
Getting the Healing Station for ARK: Survival Ascended up and running is a quick process. The mod is designed to work with the current version of the game and is compatible with most other QoL and building mods. It does not alter core game files, so conflicts are rare. You can add it to your existing save without starting a new game, provided you have the mod enabled before loading the world.
To begin, you need to subscribe to the mod on the CurseForge platform or your preferred mod manager. Once downloaded, simply restart your client. The structure will appear in your engram list, ready to be crafted. For players using the foxygame.net launcher, the process is even smoother; the launcher's integrated add-on catalog lets you locate and download Healing Station directly, bypassing manual file management and ensuring version compatibility with your current build.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Install
Follow these steps to get your station built in under five minutes:
- Download: Head to your mod manager and search for "Healing Station". Click the download button and wait for the installation to complete.
- Activate: In the ARK: Survival Ascended main menu, go to Mods and ensure the Healing Station is checked and active.
- Launch: Start your single-player game or join your server. The mod will load automatically.
- Craft: Learn the engram and craft the station using the required materials (typically metal, cementing paste, and electronics).
- Place: Position the station near your animal pens or taming area, ensuring it is within range of the dinos you want to heal.
If you are hosting a non-dedicated session, ensure the "Allow Mods" option is enabled in the host settings. For dedicated servers, the mod must be added to the server's mod list in the launch parameters. Once active, you will see the station's inventory slot for the Medical Brew. Fill it up, and the station will automatically draw from its internal stock to keep the healing field active.
Strategic Uses and Future Plans
Beyond simple recovery, the Healing Station is a strategic asset. Place one near your breeding pens to quickly recover females after a long breeding cooldown, or set one up at a forward operating base to keep your war mounts ready for action. The 5000-unit radius is generous, covering a large base area or a significant portion of a defensive wall.
The mod's future is bright. The developer, the_urban_dictionary, has confirmed a rework is in the pipeline. This update will likely introduce the promised percentage-based healing options and possibly a consumable item that acts as a mobile healing pack. For now, the current version is stable and performs its function flawlessly, making it a reliable addition to any server's mod list. It is a simple, effective tool that removes the tedium of manual healing, letting you spend more time exploring and less time holding a feeding trough.
Ultimately, the Healing Station is a quality-of-life mod that delivers exactly what it promises. It is a low-cost, high-reward structure that every survivor should consider. Whether you are a solo player with a single Carno or a large tribe managing an army of Rexes, this station ensures your dinos are always ready for the next challenge.