Sob3k Water Bore
Water is the lifeblood of any successful ARK: Survival Ascended base, but positioning your irrigation system can often feel like a frustrating puzzle. You need a water source, a long line of pipes, and the perfect spot for your crop plots. What if you could bypass all of that entirely? The Sob3k Water Bore add-on does exactly that, bringing a beloved classic from ARK: Survival Evolved into the modern world of ASA. This mod reintroduces the concept of the BoreWater Kit, allowing you to place water intake pipes on any structure, including platform saddles, without needing to touch a river, lake, or ocean.
What Exactly Does the Sob3k Water Bore Add-On Do?
Simply put, this mod adds two new placeable structures: the Sob3k Stone Intake and the Sob3k Metal Intake. These are not just cosmetic re-skins. They function as fully operational water intakes that can be attached directly to your existing pipe network. The key difference is that they do not require a natural water body to draw from. You can snap them onto a foundation, a wall, or a platform saddle, connect your pipes, and instantly have a working irrigation system. It is a game-changer for players who love building in arid biomes or prefer the mobility of a base on the back of a Bronto or Paracer.
Compact Design for Platform Bases
One of the most significant quality-of-life improvements in this mod is the size reduction. The Sob3k Water Bore structures are downsized to half the dimensions of their vanilla counterparts. This is a massive advantage when you are working with the limited space on platform saddles. You can now fit a complete irrigation setup without sacrificing precious room for storage boxes, crafting stations, or your dinosaur's saddle platform. This compact nature makes it an essential addition for any nomadic survivor.
Installation and Mod Compatibility
Getting started is straightforward. To learn how to install the mod, you simply subscribe to it on the mod page for ARK: Survival Ascended and ensure it is enabled in your server's mod list. For single-player, it will be active immediately after you launch the game with the mod selected. The mod is considered "clean," meaning it does not overwrite any vanilla structures. This is a crucial feature for compatibility. The new intake pipes are entirely new placeable items, so you can add or remove the mod from your save at any time without breaking your existing base or losing your vanilla irrigation intakes.
When you are ready to get the mod on your server, you can download Sob3k Water Bore directly from the CurseForge or Mod.io integration within the game's main menu. The mod has been tested and confirmed to work as of Patch 92.4, and it remains compatible with the current build of the game. For those managing a dedicated server, the installation process is just as simple, requiring only a mod ID addition to your configuration files. This ease of access ensures that both solo players and server admins can quickly enhance their gameplay experience.
Unlocking and Crafting the New Intakes
To utilize these fantastic new structures, you will need to reach specific levels and unlock the engrams. The requirements are designed to fit naturally into your progression curve.
- Sob3k Stone Intake: Unlocked at Level 17 for 1 Engram Point. It is craftable directly in your player inventory. The recipe mirrors the vanilla Stone Irrigation Intake but requires an additional x1 Black Pearl. You must first unlock the vanilla Stone Irrigation Intake engram.
- Sob3k Metal Intake: Unlocked at Level 40 for 1 Engram Point. This one is crafted in a Smithy. Similar to the stone version, it uses the same resources as the vanilla Metal Irrigation Intake plus x1 Black Pearl. You must have the vanilla Metal Irrigation Intake unlocked.
The inclusion of Black Pearls in the recipe provides a small but meaningful late-game resource sink, ensuring that these powerful items are not entirely free. The Sob3k Water Bore for ARK: Survival Ascended balances convenience with a touch of progression, making the reward feel earned.
Why You Should Add This Mod to Your Load Order
There are many reasons to integrate this mod into your game. Beyond the obvious convenience, it opens up new building strategies. You are no longer tied to the geography of the map. You can build a self-sufficient greenhouse in the middle of the desert or create a mobile farming operation that follows you on your travels. The mod's lightweight nature means it has a negligible impact on server performance, and its compatibility with other mods is excellent since it does not modify any base game files.
If you are using the foxygame.net launcher to manage your mods, you will find that adding Sob3k Water Bore is a breeze. The launcher's intuitive add-on catalog lets you search for the mod and apply it to your profile with a single click, bypassing the need to manually manage files. It also handles version compatibility checks, so you can be confident that your game will boot without conflicts, letting you get straight to building your dream base with this essential water solution.
In conclusion, the Sob3k Water Bore is a masterful tribute to a classic mod, executed perfectly for the new generation of ARK. It solves a persistent problem with an elegant, balanced solution. Whether you are a seasoned builder or a new survivor, this mod is a must-have. It simplifies irrigation, enhances platform base design, and provides a reliable water source wherever your adventures take you. Download it today and say goodbye to the search for water forever.