Naval Ascension: Sailing Ships
The ocean in ARK: Survival Ascended has always been a vast, dangerous expanse—a barrier between you and the resources, creatures, and allies that lie beyond the shore. But what if the water wasn't just something to cross, but something to conquer? Naval Ascension: Sailing Ships transforms the maritime experience entirely, turning simple rafts into formidable warships, bustling trading vessels, and awe-inspiring floating fortresses. Every plank you place and every sail you raise brings you closer to mastering the open sea, where your legend is written not in stone, but in salt and spray.
Build Without Limits: The Shipbase Advantage
Forget the cramped, limited platform of the standard raft. This mod introduces the Shipbase, a powerful upgrade designed for large-scale construction and performance. It provides expanded building space across all axes, giving you the structural freedom to create vessels that feel like true seafaring ships rather than simple wooden platforms. All items are crafted in the new Shipyard, streamlining your construction process.
- Expanded building space across all axes for ambitious designs.
- Faster base movement speed than the standard raft.
- Integrated weapon group system for tactical command.
- Ship bell for immersive control (R key / gamepad supported).
- Ability to scare away Leedsichthys (X key / gamepad supported).
Customize Your Ship: A Reflection of the Captain
A ship is more than wood and nails; it is an extension of its captain's personality. Naval Ascension: Sailing Ships for ARK: Survival Ascended offers an incredible depth of customization to ensure your vessel stands out on the horizon. With 24 distinct figureheads ranging from mythical creatures to symbolic designs, your ship's identity is forged at the bow.
Your sails are equally customizable, available in multiple sizes and configurations—full, reefed, with or without rope. Choose from 16 sail designs inspired by the game's bosses or opt for full or striped painting, which you can then paint to your liking. The helm is your command center, and you can choose from Steering Wheel variants including Bone, Crab, Hydra, Octopus, Shark, and Basic. Whether you prefer a clean merchant vessel or an intimidating warship, you can define your identity on the water.
The Naval Combat System: Command the Waves
Equip your ship for battle and take control of the seas. The combat system in this mod is both tactical and visceral. Weapons can be assigned to directional groups (front, back, left, right), allowing you to orchestrate devastating broadsides or focused volleys. The arsenal includes:
- Ship Cannon: High damage against wooden structures.
- Ship Catapult: Effective against stone defenses.
- Ship Ballista: Designed for combat against creatures.
All weapons simulate crew operation, adding to the immersive feel. They can be controlled manually or directly from the steering wheel. With the addition of Ammo Storage, your weapons reload automatically as long as ammunition is available, ensuring you are always ready for the next engagement.
Utility, Decoration, and Immersion
Beyond combat, the mod enhances both function and atmosphere. The steering wheel, used for navigation, targeting, and raft features, is freely placeable anywhere on your ship. You can add anchors, decorative storage, and treasure props like gold statues, sextants, and spyglasses. These elements allow you to create ships that feel practical, lived-in, and immersive.
Take Control of the Seas
Whether you are building a trading fleet, a pirate vessel, or a warship, Naval Ascension: Sailing Ships provides the tools to expand your gameplay beyond land. Build larger. Sail faster. Fight smarter. Your journey begins on the water. To get started, you'll need to know how to install the mod and configure it properly for your server. For players looking for a streamlined experience, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Naval Ascension: Sailing Ships, ensuring you spend less time fiddling with files and more time hoisting the sails.
Configuration for Epic Vessels
To build big vessels, you need to adjust specific settings in your GameUserSettings.ini. Adjust the values to any number you want for Structures and Bounds. A multiplier of x10 is good for medium/small boats, x25 for big boats, and x50 for epic massive ships. (And don't go higher than 22 for train cars. Trust me). Here are the recommended settings:
PerPlatformMaxStructuresMultiplier=50.0
PlatformSaddleBuildAreaBoundsMultiplier=50.0
OverrideStructurePlatformPrevention=True
EnableExtraStructurePreventionVolumes=False
MaxGateFrameOnSaddles=50
bAllowPlatformSaddleMultiFloors=True
IgnoreLimitMaxStructuresInRangeTypeFlag=True
MaxTrainCars=22
This mod is compatible with the latest versions of ARK: Survival Ascended and works well alongside other structure and building mods. When you download Naval Ascension: Sailing Ships, you are not just adding content; you are unlocking a new way to play. The foxygame.net launcher also features an integrated add-on catalog, making it simple to discover and manage Naval Ascension: Sailing Ships alongside your other favorite mods, with auto-updates ensuring you always have the latest version.
The ocean is no longer just a barrier. It is your battlefield, your kingdom, your legend in the making. With the tools provided by this exceptional mod, you have everything you need to write your name across the waves. Join the community for suggestions, questions, or just hanging out, and set sail toward your destiny.