If you’ve played ARK for any considerable amount of time, you’ve probably developed a sneaking suspicion that you’re not going to be able to learn every Engram in the game. There simply aren’t enough Engram Points where the max level sits, and with the developers constantly adding new Engrams, I doubt it will ever be possible to legitimately cap out.
We’ve spent a lot of time with Engram Points on ARK: Survival Evolved. There’s so many useful Engrams that you can craft in the game that the list is truly dazzling to behold.
After hundreds of in-game hours, we confidently present to you the most essential Engram Points you will ever spend in ARK: Survival Evolved.
The Best Engram Points You Will Ever Spend
To cram all the information you need into as tight a space as possible, we’ve created a simple format to guide you:
Engram [Recommendation - Solo/PvP/PvE/Non-Essential] Engrams Needed To Unlock (if applicable) Engram Points Required to Unlock Declaration of Practicality Solo - Assumes you are playing by yourself on a Local-Host server. These “singleplayer” servers shut down the moment that you log off, cutting off the persistent world that ARK touts so heavily. Not only that, but you’re not playing with anyone who can interfere with your experience, for better and for worse. You won’t need a base, but you will need armor and decent weapons if you ever hope to stay alive. PvP - If you’re on a server where other people can directly attack you, there are a lot of things that could go wrong, making base strategy and defense your number one priority. Oh, and explosives. PvE - There may not be other players to worry about, but there are definitely other dinosaurs. Since the ARK continues on no matter who’s offline, a base is important to own and defend. Non-Essential - Not required for your survival in any particular mode of play, yet may prove to be incredibly useful or desirable. Only the essentials are marked so you may have extra points to spend on the Engrams you actually want to own.
This list aims to contain the most accurate and updated information on Engrams, so don’t forget to check back periodically for more tips on how to spend those Engram Points!
So without any further adieu, let the Engram Point spending spree begin!
ARK: Solo, PVP and PVE Engram Master List
Level 2 Engrams
Campfire [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points A Campfire produces Cooked Meat and Cooked Prime Meat, which both grant large amounts Food. Need I say more? Stone Hatchet [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Required for collecting large amounts of wood, stone and hide from trees, rocks and carcasses respectively. Spear [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Required for Pike crafting later on, and is one of the few weapons that scales with your Melee Damage stat. May also be thrown. Can be skipped if you don’t plan on attacking in Melee range. Note [Non-Essential] 3 Engram Points Not really needed, but can be used for roleplaying or power-leveling (low material cost). Solo players are recommended to spend their points elsewhere. Cloth Pants [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Clothes and Armor in ARK: Survival Evolved are essential, so make as much as you can. Cloth Shirt [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points It’s more armor, take it where you can get it! Thatch Foundation [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Since the world persists while you’re offline, if you’re playing on a server, it’s important to make a base. Otherwise, foundations are required to place later crafting stations. Thatch Doorframe [PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Weak, but it’s something. Bases aren’t essential for single-player since the world shuts off when you do, but they definitely have unique benefits.
Level 3 Engrams
Waterskin [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Holds water, which is useful for long treks inland, and helps with creating dyes. Cloth Gloves [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Each article of clothing produces the same amount of armor protection, making gloves, boots and hats worth learning. Cloth Boots [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points If you do skip any of the clothes, keep it consistent so you can continue that load-out later on. Cloth Hat [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points It’s recommended you have at least four of five pieces of armor worn at all times. It will save you more times than you know. Wooden Sign [Non-Essential] 3 Engram Points Place Wooden Signs and write messages on them, what more could you want? Not necessary, but cool for marking up your territory. Hide Sleeping Bag [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points When placed, you can respawn at the Hide Sleeping Bag once when you die. May also be used for fast travel. Thatch Roof [PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Enclosing your base with walls and a roof will help moderate the temperature in the area, but it’s not perfect. Thatch Wall [PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points While Thatch is incredibly fragile, it’s a necessary stepping stone to reach stronger walls and better protection. Thatch Door [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Thatch Doorframe 3 Engram Points The door is automatically locked to you and your tribe. You can unlock it or set a pin code to let members outside of your tribe in.
Level 5 Engrams
Slingshot [Solo, PvP, PvE] 6 Engram Points Used to fire stones and increases Torpor on hit. Useful for knocking out Dinosaurs for taming. Needed to craft the Bow later on. Storage Box [Solo, PvP, PvE] 6 Engram Points Stores items that you cannot carry. Doesn’t need a foundation to be placed. Simple Bed [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Hide Sleeping Bag 8 Engram Points The bed is a permanent respawn point for bases. You may also travel between multiple beds. Phiomia Saddle [Non-Essential] 6 Engram Points Phioma make great pack-mules, but are rather slow on their feet and aren’t particularly useful when ridden, so a saddle is of minor importance. Mortar and Pestle [Solo, PvP, PvE] 6 Engram Points The first crafting station in ARK; needed to make Narcotics, Sparkpowder and Cementing Paste, among other things. Sparkpowder [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Lights fires and powers the Preserving Bin, necessary for keeping food fresh when you log out. Blood Extraction Syringe [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Waterskin 6 Engram Points This is the only way to get any sort of health-regen in ARK: Survival Evolved. Create Blood Packs out of human blood to transfuse later on when you’re in danger. Narcotic [Solo, PvP, PvE] 6 Engram Points If you don’t want your Narcoberries to spoil while waiting for a dinosaur to tame, make Narcotics. Flag [Non-Essential] 6 Engram Points Claim your territory with dye-able flags! Paintbrush [Non-Essential] 3 Engram Points Used to paint your structures. Has clever potential. Standing Torch [Non-Essential] 6 Engram Points Produces a small amount of light on minimal fuel. Wooden Foundation [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Thatch Foundation 6 Engram Points If you’re going to place crafting stations and beds on a foundation, it needs to be stronger than thatch. Wooden Wall [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Thatch Wall 7 Engram Points Thatch can barely hold up to a Raptor, let alone another player. Don’t take your chances with it. Upgrade to wood.
Level 10 Engrams
Cooking Pot [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Campfire 9 Engram Points Used in creating advanced recipes, which always add special character buff effects when used. Also makes dyes. Cementing Paste [Solo, PvP, PvE] 3 Engram Points Vital crafting material for multiple items including saddles and metal structures. Stimulant [PvP] 6 Engram Points Restores Torpor and Stamina, like Stimberries without the dehydration effect. Gunpowder [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Sparkpowder 2 Engram Points Required to craft bullets, Grenades and Flare Guns. Flare Gun [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Gunpowder 6 Engram Points Shoots a Flare to help others find your location. Does not deal damage. Needed to learn other guns later on. Compass [Solo, PvP, PvE] 5 Engram Points Unless you’re an incredible navigator, you’re going to need this to help find your way around the island. Spyglass [Solo, PvP, PvE] 2 Engram Points Used to spy on dinosaur and player names and levels from a distance. Small Crop Plot [Solo, PvP, PvE] 9 Engram Points Needed to grow ingredients for advanced Cooking Pot recipes. Parasaur Saddle [Non-Essential] 9 Engram Points The Parasaur is the fastest land mount at this level, but has a hard time defending itself. Ichthyosaurus Saddle [Non-Essential] 8 Engram Points The Ichthyosaurus is a small but speedy water mount. Good for underwater cave exploration and oil farming early on. Stone Irrigation Pipe - Intake [Non-Essential] 5 Engram Points Will bring water up through the pipe if connected to a source. Stone Irrigation Pipe - Straight [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Intake 2 Engram Points A pipe that comes straight off the last placed pipe Stone Irrigation Pipe - Tap [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Intake 5 Engram Points A tap to drink and gather water from. Wooden Spike Wall [Solo, PvP, PvE] 4 Engram Points The best defense against large dinosaurs for your base at this level, and it’s cheap. Wooden Wall Sign [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Sign 2 Engrams Write messages on your walls. Wooden Ceiling [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Thatch Roof 6 Engram Points Doubles as a roof and a floor if you’re making extra levels to your base — and is way better than thatch. Wooden Doorframe [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Thatch Doorframe, Wooden Wall 6 Engram Points Jolly wooden defenses around those doors! Wooden Door [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Thatch Door, Wooden Doorframe 4 Engram Points Speaking of door defenses. . . Wooden Fence Foundation [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Wooden Foundation 6 Engram Points Needed for placing walls outside of a regular foundation.
Level 15 Engrams
Hide Pants [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Cloth Pants 9 Engram Points The hide tier effectively doubles whatever armor you could get from the cloth tier. Hide Shirt [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Cloth Shirt 6 Engram Points It’s highly recommended to upgrade to hide, due to the insane armor increase and low crafting costs. Bow [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Slingshot 11 Engram Points A weapon capable of firing both Stone Arrows and Tranq Arrows, making this one of the best ranged weapons currently in the game. Stone Arrow [Solo, PvP, PvE] 2 Engram Points A damaging arrow for use with the Bow. Needed to craft Tranq Arrows. Large Storage Box [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Storage Box 9 Engram Points Stores more items than the Storage Box but requires a roof at least two walls high to stand in. Parachute [Solo, PvP, PvE] 6 Engram Points Will save you from a great fall, whether you accidentally hop off your bird from high in the air or get picked up and dropped. Raptor Saddle [Solo, PvP, PvE] 9 Engram Points The Raptor is a great dinosaur partner to have on the ARK. They are one of fastest land mounts and fiercely defend not only themselves but their partners as well. Stone Irrigation Pipe - Intersection [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Straight 5 Engram Points Creates a 4-way intersection for pipes to carry water in new directions. Stone Irrigation Pipe - Inclined [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Straight 3 Engram Points A pipe inclined at a 45 degree angle for better movement up hills. Stone Irrigation Pipe - Vertical [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Straight 3 Engram Points A pipe inclined at a 90 degree angle to move water up cliff faces. Compost Bin [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Storage Box 6 Engram Points Needed to create fertilizer for your crop plots. Stone Fence Foundation [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Fence Foundation 6 Engram Points A much more durable fence foundation for placing walls without a regular foundation. Stone Wall [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Wall 8 Engram Points An incredibly durable wall with much better defenses than wood. Water Reservoir [Non-Essential] 7 Engram Points Stores 200 Water whenever it rains. Must be accessed through a Tap. Wooden Billboard [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Sign 4 Engram Points A much bigger sign to place in front of your yard. Wooden Ramp [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Ceiling 3 Engram Points Helps with getting inside of your base when over-encumbered and there are some clever defensive tricks to be had.
Dinosaur Gateway [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Wooden Doorframe 7 Engram Points Offers a suitable sized gateway for medium-sized dinosaurs to fit through. Dinosaur Gate [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Dinosaur Gateway 5 Engram Points You don’t want just anybody on a PvP server walking into your territory.
Wooden Pillar [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Foundation 9 Engram Points Holds up a ceiling where there is little support. Wooden Hatchframe [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Ceiling 9 Engram Points A small hole in the ceiling perfect for a human to fit through. Wooden Ladder [Non-Essential] 6 Engram Points Used for climbing vertical distances.
Level 20 Engrams
Hide Gloves [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Cloth Gloves 7 Engram Points The double armor upgrade from cloth to hide is super desirable. Hide Boots [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Cloth Boots 7 Engram Points It even looks better than the cloth armor. Hide Hat [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Cloth Hat 9 Engram Points Uglier than the rest of the set, but more essential. Do not overlook the hats. Tranquilizer Arrow [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Stone Arrow 8 Engram Points Arguably the best projectile in the game due to the tranquilizing abilities. Once you’ve knocked a target out, it’s game over for them. Refining Forge [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Campfire 21 Engram Points It’s currently the only way to turn Metal into Metal Ingots. Trike Saddle [Non-Essential] 12 Engram Points The earliest berry picker you can attain is the Trike. It also chops wood, albeit very slowly. Preserving Bin [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Storage Box 9 Engram Points Keeps food preserved 20x longer while powered by Sparkpowder. Wooden Catwalk [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Ceiling 8 Engram Points Useful for connecting areas above the ground. Wooden Trapdoor [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Hatchframe 6 Engram Points Closes up a hatchframe to keep intruders from dropping in. Wooden Windowframe [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Wall 9 Engram Points Clever use of windows make for great sniper spots. Stone Foundation [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Foundation 6 Engram Points A foundation incredibly more durable than wood. Stone Ceiling [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Ceiling 6 Engram Points A strong ceiling for keeping predators and malicious players at bay. Stone Doorframe [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Doorframe, Stone Wall 6 Engram Points A stronger frame to keep that door in. Reinforced Wooden Door [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Door, Stone Doorframe 4 Engram Points A reinforced plank of wood to keep invaders from breaking in as quickly. Stone Dinosaur Gateway [PvP] Prerequisite: Dinosaur Gateway, Stone Doorframe 9 Engram Points Some extra protection for your trusty dinosaurs. Reinforced Dinosaur Gate [PvP] Prerequisite: Dinosaur Gate, Stone Dinosaur Gateway 6 Engram Points Don’t want to let your dinosaurs down when they need it most! Bookshelf [Solo, PvP, PvE] 15 Engram Points A chest with a ton of space specifically made for storing blueprints.
Level 25 Engrams
Smithy [Solo, PvP, PvE] 16 Engram Points A crafting station required to craft metal tools, weapons, structures and more. Metal Spike Wall [Non-Essential] 11 Engram Points More durable against attacks and does increased damage against larger dinosaurs. Metal Pick [Solo, PvP, PvE] 8 Engram Points A metal tool to gather quicker and get rarer resources more often. Metal Hatchet [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Stone Hatchet 8 Engram Points Better at gathering than its stone counterpart. Pike [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Spear 12 Engram Points The strongest melee weapon currently in the game. It scales well with the Melee Damage stat. Pulmonoscorpius Saddle [Solo, PvP, PvE] 12 Engram Points The Scorpion has venom coursing through its stinger, making it the perfect mount for knocking out dinosaurs on. Carbonemys Saddle [Non-Essential] 12 Engram Points The Turtle is a tank and can swim underwater but isn’t very quick and doesn’t really excel at anything. Medium Crop Plot [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Small Crop Plot 12 Engram Points This crop plot has more space than the small one, which means it can grow a bit more at a time. Metal Sign [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Sign 10 Engram Points A sign of increased durability to plop in front of your house. Stone Pillar [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Pillar, Stone Foundation 8 Engram Points A reinforced pillar for holding up ceilings. Stone Hatchframe [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Hatchframe, Stone Ceiling 8 Engram Points Reinforced for better protection. Stone Windowframe [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Windowframe, Stone Wall 11 Engram Points Reinforced sniper’s spot. Wooden Window [PvP] Prerequisite: Wooden Windowframe 6 Engram Points Needed to cover your vantage points when they aren’t in use.
Level 30 Engrams
Chitin Leggings [Solo, PvP] Prerequisite: Hide Pants 15 Engram Points The more armor the better. Chitin Chestpiece [Solo, PvP] Prerequisite: Hide Shirt 18 Engram Points Chitin is where armor truly becomes armor. Chitin Helmet [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Hide Hat 18 Engram Points The hat is always worth it. Always spec the hat. Water Jar [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Waterskin 12 Engram Points Holds water in a leak-proof jar. Simple Pistol [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Flare Gun 15 Engram Points The earliest gun you can craft in the game. Can be useful for surprise encounters. Scope Attachment [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Spyglass 13 Engram Points This gun attachment allows you to look far off in the distance without putting away your weapon. Simple Bullet [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Gunpowder 6 Engram Points A bullet crafted for use with a Simple Pistol. Stego Saddle [Non-Essential] 15 Engram Points The Stego is much better than a Trike at picking berries, and is one of the largest animals able to still fit through a Dinosaur Gate. Grenade [PvP] Prerequisite: Gunpowder 20 Engram Points The only reliable way to break into somebody’s stronghold in PvP is with explosives. Metal Wall Sign [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Wall Sign, Metal Sign 6 Engram Points More durable signs for your walls. Metal Foundation [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Foundation 24 Engram Points The most defensive foundation currently in the game. Metal Wall [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Wooden Wall 15 Engram Points The most durable wall you can build with. Metal Doorframe [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Wooden Doorframe, Metal Wall 24 Engram Points A strong frame for a strong door. Required for the Behemoth Gate later on.
Level 35 Engrams
Chitin Gauntlets [Solo, PvP] Prerequisite: Hide Gloves 15 Engram Points Powerful armor that protects your precious fingers. Chitin Boots [Solo, PvP] Prerequisite: Hide Boots 15 Engram Points Fashionable power-house shoes. Longneck Rifle [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Flare Gun 18 Engram Points A rifle made for shooting targets at long-range. Simple Rifle Ammo [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Gunpowder 6 Engram Points Ammunition used in the Longneck Rifle. Large Crop Plot [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Medium Crop Plot 15 Engram Points An even bigger crop plot for growing plants in, complete with more slots to produce all the crops you’ll ever need. Pteranodon Saddle [Non-Essential] 15 Engram Points The first flying mount you have access to is the Pteranodon, so many opt into learning how to craft this saddle. Sarco Saddle [Non-Essential] 15 Engram Points The Sarco is a viscous predator of the land and sea that closely resembles an incredibly large crocodile. It’s slow, but knows how to defend its territory. Shotgun [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Flare Gun 18 Engram Points Nothing is quite like the safety of a Shotgun if something gets too close, especially if you’re ignoring the Melee Damage stat. Simple Shotgun Ammo [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Gunpowder 6 Engram Points Ammunition for use with the Shotgun. Metal Pillar [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Pillar, Metal Foundation 18 Engram Points A durable structure for holding up ceilings with low support. Metal Ceiling [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Ceiling 15 Engram Points The strongest structure for keeping out fliers. Metal Door [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Door, Metal Doorframe 12 Engram Points The most defensive door in ARK: Survival Evolved. Metal Ramp [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Ramp, Metal Ceiling 12 Engram Points A strong ramp for moving up slopes or creating a decorative roof.
Level 40 Engrams
Fabricator [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Smithy 24 Engram Points A crafting station necessary for assembling a lot of the end-game Engrams. Silencer Attachment [PvP] 13 Engram Points Restricts sound while shooting a gun. Ankylo Saddle [Solo, PvP, PvE] 18 Engram Points The Ankylo is an incredible mount that not only gathers berries at an expedient rate but also harvests stone and metal. Mammoth Saddle [Solo, PvP, PvE] 18 Engram Points A Mammoth is your best friend when you need a lot of wood. The rate at which this beast topples trees in the jungle is alarming. Metal Irrigation Pipe - Tap (Intake) [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Intake 15 Engram Points A durable pipe that collects water from a connected source. Metal Irrigation Pipe - Straight [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Straight, Metal Irrigation Pipe - Tap (Intake) 12 Engram Points A nearly indestructible pipe that carries water straight from one place to another. Metal Hatchframe [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Hatchframe, Metal Ceiling 18 Engram Points A durable hatchframe just big enough for a human to climb through. Metal Trapdoor [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Trapdoor, Metal Hatchframe 14 Engram Points A defensive door to cover your hatch. Metal Fence Foundation [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Fence Foundation, Metal Foundation 12 Engram Points A durable foundation for placing walls without the need to have a regular foundation. Metal Dinosaur Gateway [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Dinosaur Gateway, Metal Doorframe 12 Engram Points The strongest gateway for a small-to-medium size dinosaur in the game. Metal Dinosaur Gate [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Dinosaur Gate, Metal Dinosaur Gateway 8 Engram Points A strong door fitted for the new metal gateway. Polymer [Solo, PvP, PvE] 6 Engram Points Used in crafting late-game items such as guns and attachments. Electronics [Solo, PvP, PvE] 6 Engram Points Used in crafting electronic devices, such as the GPS and Remote Keypad.
Level 45 Engrams
Flak Leggings [Solo] Prerequisite: Chitin Leggings 15 Engram Points Flak Armor provides double the armor value of Hide. Flak Chestpiece [Solo] Prerequisite: Chitin Chestpiece 18 Engram Points Extra armor is great, especially if you’re braving jungle with level 90 wild dinosaurs! Improvised Explosive Device [PvP] Prerequisite: Grenade 30 Engram Points A device that deals explosive damage. Metal Irrigation Pipe - Intersection [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Intersection, Metal Irrigation Pipe - Straight 18 Engram Points A durable pipe that carries water to multiple locations. Metal Irrigation Pipe - Inclined [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Inclined, Metal Irrigation Pipe - Straight 12 Engrams A durable pipe that carries water at 45 degree slope inclines. Metal Irrigation Pipe - Vertical [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Vertical, Metal Irrigation Pipe - Straight 12 Engram Points A durable pipe that carries water at 90 degree slope inclines. Metal Irrigation Pipe - Tap [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Stone Irrigation Pipe - Tap, Metal Irrigation Pipe - Straight 18 Engram Points A durable tap to reach water from the pipe-lines. Metal Water Reservoir [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Water Reservoir 20 Engram Points Stores up to 500 Water when it rains. Megalodon Saddle [Solo, PvP, PvE] 18 Engram Points Megalodon are the predators of the sea. Swimming around with these baddies will net you with a lot of Prime Meat. Sabertooth Saddle [Non-Essential] 18 Engram Points Sabertooth are similar to the Raptor in versatility, but seem to have a knack for collecting Chitin and Keratin where their Melee Damage is concerned. Metal Windowframe [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Windowframe, Metal Wall 18 Engram Points A strong frame for peeking out of enclosed base without putting yourself in danger. Metal Ladder [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Ladder 21 Engram Points A durable structure that assists in climbing vertical distances. Flashlight Attachment [Non-Essential] 18 Engram Points A gun attachment that allows you to see in the dark. GPS [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Compass 21 Engram Points A device that shows your exact latitude and longitude.
Level 50 Engrams
Flak Boots [Solo] Prerequisite: Chitin Boots 16 Engram Points Definitely recommended for higher difficulties. Flak Gauntlets [Solo] Prerequisite: Chitin Gauntlets 16 Engram Points The more armor you can net yourself, the better — especially as a Solo player. Flak Helmet [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Chitin Helmet 20 Engram Points Never skip the helmets, even if you don’t have a reason to use Flak armor. You need this to get the Heavy Miner’s Helmet later on. Metal Billboard [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Billboard, Metal Sign 15 Engram Points A durable billboard to write large messages on. Metal Window [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Window, Metal Windowframe 18 Engram Points Covers the windowframe so nobody can toss a Grenade in your home willy-nilly. Metal Catwalk [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Wooden Catwalk, Metal Ceiling 18 Engram Points A durable walkway great for covering distances above the ground. Carno Saddle [Non-Essential] 21 Engram Points The Carno is a ferocious beast that will not hesitate to kill on sight. This carnivore is a great partner to have on your team, and a terrifying one to meet out in the wilderness. Electrical Generator [PvP, PvE] 24 Engram Points Produces electricity to power your electronics through cables. Straight Electrical Cable [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Electrical Generator 16 Engram Points Carries electricity over land. Electrical Outlet [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Straight Electrical Cable 16 Engram Points Provides power to all nearby devices that use electricity. Fabricated Pistol [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Simple Pistol 18 Engram Points A pistol more suited for your advanced needs. Advanced Bullet [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Simple Bullet 8 Engram Points Ammunition used in the Fabricated Pistol. Remote Keypad [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Electronics 18 Engram Points Uses keypad commands to control power to all devices within a certain radius. Lamppost [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Standing Torch 20 Engram Points A light-source powered by electricity.
Level 55 Engrams
Inclined Electrical Cable [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Straight Electrical Cable 16 Engram Points Used to carry electricity over slopped distances. Vertical Electrical Cable [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Straight Electrical Cable 16 Engram Points Used to carry electricity over vertical distances. Electrical Cable Intersection [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Straight Electrical Cable 24 Engram Points Used to split electrical currents and bring it to multiple locations. Argentavis Saddle [Solo, PvP, PvE] 21 Engram Points Currently the best flying mount in the game. The Argentavis can not only pick up humans but also a variety of small dinosaurs. Bronto Saddle [Non-Essential] 21 Engram Points The best berry-picker in the game. Nothing can match the Bronto’s ability to pick a ton of berries at one time. Refrigerator [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Large Storage Box 20 Engram Points Keeps food preserved through the power of electricity. Air Conditioner [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Refrigerator 21 Engram Points Regulates the temperature to keep from overheating or freezing in your own home. C4 Remote Detonator [PvP] Prerequisite: Electronics 24 Engram Points Allows you to set off placed C4 Charges. C4 Charge [PvP] Prerequisite: Improvised Explosive Device 12 Engram Points An explosive device set to the frequency of a remote detonator. Assault Rifle [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Longneck Rifle 24 Engram Points The best long-ranged weapon in the game. Aim for the head! Advanced Rifle Bullet [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Simple Rifle Ammo 8 Engram Points Ammunition used in Assault Rifles and Auto Turrets. Laser Attachment [Non-Essential] Prerequisite: Flashlight Attachment 24 Engram Points Directs a red laser towards the point you’re aiming at. Holo-Scope Attachment [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Scope Attachment 24 Engram Points A useful attachment for long-range weapons. Behemoth Gateway [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Metal Dinosaur Gateway 28 Engram Points A giant metal gateway big enough to fit the largest dinosaurs inside, such as a Rex or a Mammoth. Behemoth Gate [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Metal Dinosaur Gate, Behemoth Gateway 15 Engram Points A massive gate for a massive gateway.
Level 60 Engrams
Rex Saddle [Non-Essential] 40 Engram Points The Rex is the kings of the jungle, with a huge health-pool and some incredible stamina. Spino Saddle [Non-Essential] 40 Engram Points The amphious king of the rivers, a Spino is truly a force to be reckoned with. Everywhere they go, they cause devastating chaos and destruction. Plesiosaur Saddle [Non-Essential] 40 Engram Points The king of the sea, the Plesiosaur (better known as Nessie) is the biggest creature found in the waters of the ARK. Rocket Launcher [PvP] Prerequisite: Longneck Rifle 32 Engram Points Fires explosive rockets. Rocket Propelled Grenade [PvP] Prerequisite: Grenade 8 Engram Points The explosive rockets made for a Rocket Launcher. Auto Turret [PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Assault Rifle 40 Engram Points Fires automatically at anything that comes close.
Level 65 Engrams
Heavy Miner’s Helmet [Solo, PvP, PvE] Prerequisite: Flak Helmet 35 Engram Points Allows you to see without sacrificing a toolbar slot. Vault [PvP] Prerequisite: Large Storage Box 30 Engram Points A durable vault that protects your valuables.
Total Engram Points Spent
If you followed each recommendation in this list, you should still have Engram Points left over to spend on whatever you wish. We know how important it is to know how many Engram Points you have to spare, so we’ve done the math for you:
Current Max Level: 67
Solo: 751 Engram Points Spent — 594 Engram Points Remaining PvP: 1295 Engram Points Spent — 50 Engram Points Remaining PvE: 980 Engram Points Spent — 365 Engram Points Remaining
ARK: Survival Evolved wasn’t made to play alone on any PvP or PvE server, so your best bet is to team up to take on the wilds together, with a group. You are barely able to get every PvP-recommended Engram on this list with only yourself!
So team up and split the burden, that way you can all specialize with the Engrams that you actually want to have!
Check Back for Updates and More ARK Guides!
ARK: Survival Evolved is shredding early access unlike any game before it. Updates are releasing into the hands of the consumers at a rapid pace — it’s hard to believe the developers at Studio Wildcard even sleep!
I had to update this article with new information on three different occasions before it even hit the editing floor, so you can bet your cheeks I’m going to continue updating it as the developers release more Engrams for us to toy around with!
In the mean time, feel free to check out Stats, Attributes, and Leveling Up Explained to plan out every detail of every level in ARK: Survival Evolved. If you’re having trouble grappling with the basics, check out our beginner’s guide! We even have a guide on how to tame your dinosaur (the brutal way)!
What Guides are You Itching to See for the ARK?
The island is a foreboding and dangerous place to wake up in. Many things are still a mystery to the players, with wives-tales whispered around the game left and right.
It’s our job to clear up all the rumors and get to the bottom of the game, for the game’s sake! Let us know what you need help with in the ARK and maybe we’ll make a guide about it. At the very least, you questions will be answered in the comment section below, so get typing!
Keep in mind, this is a gigantic list, so if you notice anything outdated or mislabeled, please leave a comment and we will fix it right away!
See you in the ARK, Survivors!
