Weight Reduction: Cut Carry Weight by 90% in ASA

Weight Reduction

Every survivor knows the pain: you’re out on a resource run, your Argentavis is stuffed with metal, and you’re forced to make a slow, agonizing trek back to base. Inventory management in ARK can feel like a full-time job, especially when you’re juggling building materials, taming supplies, and loot from a recent raid. That’s where the Weight Reduction add-on steps in to change the game entirely. This isn’t a mod that tweaks a few numbers here and there; it’s a powerful, command-driven utility that slashes carry weight limits to a mere fraction of their original values, letting you haul absurd amounts of gear without breaking a sweat.

Designed specifically for ARK: Survival Ascended, this add-on gives you precise control over both player and dinosaur weight multipliers. Instead of hunting for a single weight stat or relying on bulky storage creatures, you can apply a blanket 90% reduction across the board. The result? You can carry ten times more than usual, making resource gathering, base building, and even boss prep significantly less tedious. It’s a quality-of-life upgrade that veteran players and casual builders alike will appreciate.

What Does Weight Reduction Actually Do?

The core function of this add-on is straightforward: it adjusts the weight multiplier for your survivor, your tamed dinos, or both simultaneously. The default setting applies a 90% reduction, meaning everything you pick up weighs only 10% of its original value. This applies to raw resources like stone and wood, crafted items, ammunition, and even heavy equipment like saddles or armor.

Here’s a breakdown of the available commands you’ll use in-game:

• Set both Player and Dino weight multipliers to 10% of total (90% reduction): cheat ScriptCommand WeightReduction 0.1
• Set Player weight multipliers to 10% of total (90% reduction): cheat ScriptCommand WeightReduction Player 0.1
• Set Dino weight multipliers to 10% of total (90% reduction): cheat ScriptCommand WeightReduction Dino 0.1

The 0.1 value is the multiplier. You can adjust this number if you want a less drastic change. For example, using 0.5 would give you a 50% reduction, while 0.2 would give you an 80% reduction. This flexibility ensures you can tailor the experience to your server’s difficulty or your personal play style.

Why Use This Add-On Over Other Weight Mods?

Many weight-related mods on the Steam Workshop require you to craft specific items, level up a special stat, or manage complex config files. Weight Reduction skips all that. It’s a script-based solution that works instantly with a single command. There are no new engrams to learn, no inventory clutter from custom gear, and no risk of conflicting with other mods that alter item stack sizes or resource weights.

This add-on is also incredibly lightweight. It doesn’t add any new assets to the game world, meaning no performance hit and no extra download size. It’s purely a logic-based tweak that runs on demand. Whether you’re playing on a dedicated server with friends or in a single-player world, the commands work reliably across all game modes.

When you’re ready to get started, you can easily download Weight Reduction from the usual mod repositories. The installation process is simple: subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop and add it to your server’s mod list. For a smoother experience, you can also find Weight Reduction for ARK: Survival Ascended listed in the foxygame.net launcher’s add-on catalog. That launcher simplifies the entire process, offering one-click installs and automatic updates, so you never have to worry about manually patching the mod after a game update breaks compatibility.

How to Install and Use the Commands

If you’re wondering how to install this add-on, the process is no different from any other ARK mod. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide:

1. Navigate to the Steam Workshop page for the Weight Reduction mod.
2. Click the "Subscribe" button to add it to your collection.
3. Launch ARK: Survival Ascended and ensure the mod is active in your mod list.
4. If you’re running a dedicated server, add the mod ID to your server’s GameUserSettings.ini file under the [ModInstaller] section.
5. Load into your world and open the console command bar (usually the tilde key ~).
6. Type the appropriate command from the list above and press Enter.

It’s worth noting that the commands are case-sensitive, so be sure to type them exactly as shown. Once executed, the effect is immediate and persists until you change the multiplier again or remove the mod. If you’re using the foxygame.net launcher, you’ll appreciate that it handles version compatibility checks automatically, ensuring that Weight Reduction runs smoothly with the latest ASA patches without any extra effort on your part.

Compatibility and Server Settings

This add-on works with the current and recent versions of ARK: Survival Ascended. It’s designed to be compatible with other mods that don’t specifically alter the weight multiplier. For example, mods that change stack sizes or add new resources will work fine alongside it. However, if you’re using another mod that already modifies global weight values, you may experience conflicts. In that case, it’s best to disable the other mod’s weight adjustments and rely solely on this one.

For server administrators, the commands can be executed via the console or through RCON tools. This makes it easy to apply the weight reduction to all players on the server without requiring them to type anything themselves. You can even set up a startup command in your server batch file to apply the effect automatically every time the server restarts.

Final Thoughts on Weight Reduction

Inventory management is often the most frustrating part of ARK, but it doesn’t have to be. The Weight Reduction add-on offers a clean, efficient, and highly customizable solution that respects your time. Whether you’re a solo player trying to haul a mountain of stone or a tribe leader preparing for a massive building project, this tool gives you the freedom to focus on the fun parts of the game.

Its command-based nature means you have total control, and the ability to separate player and dino weights is a thoughtful touch. The next time you find yourself over-encumbered and miles from home, remember that a simple script can save you the walk. Grab the mod, run the command, and enjoy the luxury of a 90% weight reduction.