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Similar to the previous game, Oil remains a vital resource in Ark: Survival Ascended. But for those who played Evolved, you might notice something different about finding it in the latest entry to the franchise. Oil rocks are not as easy to spot. But you can still kill different creatures for the resource. Regardless of which path you want to take, we’ll touch on which dinos can offer Oil and where you can farm for it if fighting for your life isn’t part of the plan.
Best Farming Locations for Oil Ark: Survival Ascended
You can discover Oil nodes all around the island in Ark: Survival Ascended, so you have plenty of areas to search for the resource. One of the things you can do is head into the ocean with a water-based creature like the Basilosaurus. You can also use some scuba gear and a reliable oxygen tank if you have them.
Another option is to head to the snowy area north on the map. Don’t forget your fur armor and weapons. We’ve also learned the hard way that it pays to build a small shelter if you plan to farm, as the elements can kill you faster than the creatures. But it’s here where things get tricky. From far away, all the rocks look the same. So, you should get up close and personal to notice that Oil nodes have lines on them.
Hunting Animals for Oil
If you’re not in the mood to dive underwater or brave the dangerous creatures and cold from the snow area, you can always kill some dinos for Oil in Ark: Survival Ascended. The creatures listed below can offer Oil as loot:
- Basilosaurus
- Leech
- Trilobite
Basilosaurus are simple to encounter in the ocean. Next up are Leeches. There are quite a few in the watery areas surrounding the Pack Cave base area (68.2, 56.1), and some are found east of the Green Obelisk base spot (58.9,72.3). For Trilobites, they’re just as plentiful, if not more so, than Basilosaurus in the ocean.
It’s our hope you can use this brief guide to track down the Oil you need in Ark: Survival Ascended. Remember, there are a couple of ways you can get the resource:
A quick summary of how to farm oil in Ark: Survival Ascended.
- Killing creatures like Trilobites, Leeches, and Basilosaurus
- Farming in the ocean or snow area
The video below offers a great visual aid on the best places to go when in the snowy region:
Ark: Survival Evolved is available in Early Release via Steam. It will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
