Lunar & SoEzy Additions
ARK: Survival Ascended players are always on the lookout for mods that streamline the grind without breaking the immersive survival experience. Enter Lunar & SoEzy Additions, a commission-built mod for the Lunarark and SoEzy community servers that packs a surprising amount of utility into a single, craftable pistol. Instead of juggling multiple admin commands or complex console codes, this mod hands you a tool that can rename, level, and saddle your dinos with a few well-aimed shots. It is a niche but powerful addition for server owners, breeders, and players who want more control over their tames.
What Does the Mod Add?
At its core, Lunar & SoEzy Additions introduces a custom pistol that becomes available at level 15. Players can craft it directly inside their inventory, meaning no dedicated crafting station is required. The pistol comes in two variants: a normal version and an "Extra" version, both of which are found under the mod's engram entries. The weapon itself is not designed for combat; instead, its firing mechanism triggers a sequence of four distinct events or effects, depending on the mode you select.
The Four Core Modes
When you aim down the sights, the gun cycles through its available modes. Firing then executes the active effect. Here is a breakdown of what each mode does:
- Settings Mode: This mode opens a GUI that allows the user to apply specific settings to the gun itself. You can adjust parameters, toggle features, and configure how the other modes behave.
- Renaming Mode: Hitting a target with this mode active will rename it. This works on dinos and any structure that has an inventory, giving you a quick way to label storage boxes, fridges, or your breeding stock without opening a rename prompt.
- Leveling Mode: This is the most powerful feature. It allows the user to level up dinos based on the settings previously applied in the Settings Mode. You can grant specific levels, allocate stats, or apply a predefined leveling scheme to a target tame.
- Saddling Mode: This mode forces the target dino to equip a saddle. It will search your inventory for a valid saddle for that specific dino and equip the best one found, or a random valid one if no "best" is specified. This is a massive time-saver when gearing up multiple mounts for a raid or a resource run.
Compatibility and Requirements
This mod is built specifically for ARK: Survival Ascended and is not a direct port from the older Survival Evolved version. It is designed to work with the latest stable versions of the game, though as with all mods, it is wise to check for updates after major ASA patches. The mod ID is 1326497, and you can find it on the CurseForge/Mod.io platform integrated into the game's main menu. It has no hard dependencies on other mods, making it a standalone addition to your stack. However, if you are running a large mod list, ensure there are no conflicts with other mods that alter the inventory crafting menu or the dino level-up UI.
How to Install
Installing Lunar & SoEzy Additions is straightforward. For single-player or dedicated servers, you can subscribe to the mod via the in-game mod browser. The process is simple: search for "Lunar & SoEzy Additions" or use the mod ID, click subscribe, and then restart your client or server. For server administrators, you will need to add the mod ID to your server's mod list and restart the server instance. If you are using a launcher like the one provided by foxygame.net, you can often find Lunar & SoEzy Additions in their add-on catalog, which simplifies the process by handling version compatibility checks automatically and offering a one-click install that pulls the correct files for your ASA version. This is particularly handy if you manage multiple servers or frequently switch between modded and vanilla setups.
Once installed, you will need to unlock the engram. The mod provides two engram entries for the pistols and a third for an "Egg Dropper" item. The primary pistol engrams are located under the path /LunarArk_CustomGun/Main/GenericCopies/, with the normal and extra variants listed separately. You can either learn them via the standard engram menu or use admin commands to grant them directly if you are testing on a private server.
Practical Uses and Tips
The most obvious use case for Lunar & SoEzy Additions for ARK: Survival Ascended is on community servers where admins want to provide quality-of-life tools without giving players full admin access. The leveling mode, for example, can be configured to grant a fixed number of levels per shot, making it easy to run "level-up" events for the community. The saddling mode is a godsend for breeders who have hundreds of dinos to equip after a mass hatch. Instead of manually dragging saddles into each dino's inventory, you simply point and shoot.
For solo players, the renaming mode is surprisingly useful for organizing a large base. You can rename storage containers from a distance, which is much faster than walking up to each one and opening its inventory. The settings GUI is where you will spend most of your time initially, as it lets you define exactly how the leveling and saddling modes behave. Take a few minutes to read the settings descriptions, as they control everything from stat allocation to whether the saddle search prioritizes armor value over durability.
Downloading the Mod
If you are ready to try it out, you can download Lunar & SoEzy Additions directly from the in-game mod manager. For those who prefer a manual approach, the mod files are also available through the standard ASA mod hosting services. Remember that the mod is a commission for the Lunarark and SoEzy servers, so the author maintains a Discord community for support and feedback. If you encounter bugs or have feature requests, that is the best place to report them. The mod author's Discord and the community Discord are linked in the mod's official description, so you can join those communities for direct support.
In conclusion, Lunar & SoEzy Additions is a compact but highly effective utility mod that trades raw firepower for administrative convenience. Whether you are a server admin looking to reward your player base or a solo player tired of micromanaging your tames, this pistol offers a unique solution that feels natural in the ARK universe. It respects the game's balance by gating the pistol behind level 15 and requiring the player to have the necessary saddles or settings in place, ensuring it is a tool of convenience rather than a cheat. Give it a shot on your next playthrough, and you might find that the days of manual leveling and saddle equipping are behind you.