Core resources
Metal Ingot
Resources
Refine metal into an ingredient used across weapons, structures, and equipment.
Resources1 supported recipe route
WHY CONSIDER IT
Its listed use count is high, spanning saddles, ammunition, and air conditioning.
When it fits: Gather and refine as you advance into metal crafting and base infrastructure.
The tradeoff: Requires Metal and a Refining Forge; many downstream recipes need a Smithy or Fabricator.
Properties & access
Weight (source units)1.0
Planner recipes & alternatives
Material calculator: Survival Evolved infobox bills; explicit base-quality and station variants.
Access & prerequisites
- Edition: ARK Survival Evolved; base engram quality
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