How to Get Prime Meat in ARK Survival Ascended

Welcome to our friendly guide on obtaining Prime Meat in ARK Survival Ascended. In this blog post, we will explore different sources of Prime Meat, tips for preserving it, and strategies for effectively using it in taming dinosaurs.

The easiest way to obtain Prime Meat is by locating a parent dinosaur with their babies. This can be done by exploring the game world as most dinosaurs have offspring. When you spot a parent with babies, it is crucial to act quickly and efficiently to maximize your yield of Prime Meat.

Alpha variants of carnivores offer a higher yield of over 30 Prime Meat per creature. However, they are more challenging to defeat compared to regular predators. If you have the necessary weapons and armor, taking on an alpha predator can be a rewarding and efficient way to gather Prime Meat.

Prime Meat spoils quickly, so it is crucial to store it in a tamed dinosaur's inventory to slow down the spoiling process. Many dinosaurs have a spoil timer extension for raw meat and Prime Meat, making them ideal for preserving this valuable resource. For example, the Direwolf has a spoil timer extension of 2.5x, meaning Prime Meat stored in its inventory will last longer compared to other creatures.

Another effective way to preserve Prime Meat is by using a refrigerator. A refrigerator will significantly extend the freshness of the meat, allowing you to store larger quantities for longer periods. It is highly recommended to have a refrigerator in your base if you plan on regularly using Prime Meat.

If you plan on using Prime Meat for taming dinosaurs, it's recommended to make them unconscious before hunting for the meat. This allows them to starve out and ensures they are fed with fresh meat during the taming process. When a dinosaur is unconscious, its food consumption is reduced, and it will only eat when its hunger reaches a certain threshold. This allows you to control the timing and amount of Prime Meat you feed it, maximizing the efficiency of the taming process.

When taming a dinosaur, it's important to be mindful of its preferred food. Each dinosaur has a specific list of preferred foods, and using the right type of food will speed up the taming process. While Prime Meat is an excellent choice for many carnivorous dinosaurs, it might not be the preferred food for all of them. Be sure to check the specific preferences of the dinosaur you are taming to ensure you are using the most effective food.