No More Bones
Every ARK survivor knows the struggle. You take down a massive Bronto or a Rex, and suddenly your inventory is flooded with decorative bones. These skeleton pieces serve little purpose beyond cluttering your bags and weighing you down. The No More Bones mod for ARK: Survival Ascended puts an end to that frustration with a simple, elegant toggle system that gives you complete control over whether those bones ever touch your inventory.
What Does No More Bones Actually Do?
At its core, this mod is about player choice. Instead of forcing you to manually drop or destroy bone items after every kill, No More Bones for ARK: Survival Ascended automatically deletes them the moment they enter your inventory. You will never see a single decorative bone pile up again. But here is the clever part: you can turn that behavior off whenever you want. If you are building a base with a bone-themed aesthetic or need specific bones for a decorative structure, simply switch the setting back to "Allow Bones" and the clutter returns as normal.
The Toggle System Explained
Activating the mod is straightforward. With nothing equipped in your hands, hold down the Reload button. A small interface will appear on your screen. Click the BONE icon to flip between two states: "No More Bones" and "Allow Bones." That is the entire process. No complicated menus, no server-side configuration, no admin commands required. The toggle persists until you change it again, so you can set it once and forget about it for an entire session.
Riding Tames and Bone Collection
One of the most thoughtful features in this mod is how it handles mounted gameplay. When you are riding a tame, the collection setting you have chosen is passed directly to that creature. This means if you are on a Rex with "No More Bones" active, the bones from its kills will be deleted instantly. However, the mod does not affect tames unless you are actively riding them. This prevents unintended behavior with wandering tames or creatures you have set to neutral. It is a smart design choice that keeps the mod predictable and safe for all playstyles.
Supported Versions and Mod Compatibility
The mod is built specifically for the Unreal Engine 5 remake, so it works with current supported ARK: Survival Ascended versions. It does not require any additional dependencies or core mods to function. Because it operates on a simple inventory-check and toggle system, it plays nicely with most QoL mods, stack size overhauls, and inventory management tools. You can run it alongside popular mods like S+ or Dino Storage without conflicts. Just be aware that any mod that alters the bone items themselves may interfere, but standard configurations are perfectly safe.
How to Install No More Bones
Getting started is easy. Navigate to the Steam Workshop page for the mod and click subscribe. The mod will download automatically. For single-player worlds, simply activate it in your mod list before loading your save. For dedicated servers, add the mod ID to your server's mod list and restart. If you are using the foxygame.net launcher, you can find No More Bones in the add-on catalog and install it with one click, which also handles version compatibility checks automatically so you always run the right build for your ASA update. After installation, load your game, spawn in, and test the toggle by holding Reload with empty hands.
Why You Should Download No More Bones
Inventory management is a constant battle in ARK. Between resources, gear, and trophies, every slot matters. Decorative bones are arguably the most useless items in the game, yet they take up space after every large kill. This mod eliminates that annoyance without removing the option to collect bones if you ever need them. It is a quality-of-life improvement that respects your time and your inventory space.
Practical Use Cases
- Clearing a beach of Dodos without filling your bag with tiny bones.
- Farming high-level Rexes for hides and meat without bone clutter.
- Building a bone-themed base where you selectively allow bones for specific hunts.
- Running a dedicated server where you want to reduce server-side item counts.
Final Thoughts
No More Bones is a tiny mod with a big impact on daily gameplay. It solves a specific, recurring problem with a clean interface and zero performance overhead. The riding-tame integration is a standout feature that shows careful attention to how players actually play. Whether you are a solo survivor or running a large tribe, this mod deserves a slot in your loadout. Download No More Bones today and reclaim your inventory from the skeletal clutter.