How To Make Dye in ARK Survival Ascended

Welcome to the world of ARK: Survival Ascended! In this thrilling game, players are tasked with surviving on a mysterious island filled with dangerous creatures and treacherous environments. One of the most exciting aspects of the game is the ability to create your own items, including dye. Dye crafting is not only a fun and creative activity, but it is also an essential part of the game that allows players to personalize their characters and armor. In this blog post, we will explore the process of making dye in ARK: Survival Ascended and provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you get started.

Before you embark on your dye-making adventure, it is important to gather the necessary materials. There are three main ingredients needed to make dye: a Cooking Pot, water, and berries. The Cooking Pot can be crafted using basic resources such as thatch, wood, and stone. Once you have your Cooking Pot, it is advisable to place it near a water source, such as a river or ocean, for easy access to water. Additionally, make sure to have Water Jars in your inventory to store the water needed for the dye-making process.

Now that you have gathered all the required materials, it's time to set up your Cooking Pot. Before you begin, it is important to note that the Cooking Pot has an auto-craft feature that can automatically create dyes if the required materials are present. To prevent unwanted dye creation, you can disable the auto-craft feature by accessing the Pot's menu and selecting the appropriate option.

To start the dye-making process, place the desired berries, water, and fuel (such as wood or thatch) into the Cooking Pot. Once you have added all the necessary ingredients, light the fire beneath the pot. This will initiate the cooking process and transform the berries and water into dye.

After successfully setting up the Cooking Pot, you can browse through the Dye menu to see the variety of colors available for crafting. The menu will display all the different dyes that can be created using the berries and water in the Pot. To maximize efficiency, it is recommended to craft dyes in groups of five. This way, you can create multiple dyes at once and save time.

To craft dyes in groups of five, simply select the desired dye from the menu and click on the craft button. Repeat this process until you have crafted the desired amount of dyes. Remember to keep an eye on your inventory space as the dyes will occupy slots in your inventory.

Once you have successfully created your dyes, it's time to apply them to your armor pieces. To do this, you need to move the dyes from the Cooking Pot to your inventory. From there, navigate to the Cosmetics section in your inventory and open the menu with multiple slots for armor pieces.

In the Cosmetics menu, you will see slots for each armor piece, such as helmet, chest piece, leggings, and boots. To apply a dye to a specific slot, simply click on it and choose the desired dye from your inventory. If you prefer to leave a slot empty, you can do so by not selecting a dye for that particular piece of armor.

After selecting the desired dyes for your armor pieces, it's time to finalize your creation. Press the Apply button to apply the chosen dyes to your armor. Once you have done this, you can admire your character's new look in all its colorful glory. It's important to note that dye in ARK: Survival Ascended does not have any weight, so feel free to experiment with different colors and combinations to your heart's content.

It's worth mentioning that once you have applied the dyes, you can always return to the Cosmetics menu and change them whenever you want. This allows for endless customization possibilities, allowing you to adapt your character's appearance to your evolving preferences or to match different environments and situations in the game.