If you plan to make a go of it on ARK: Survival Evolved s island, and hope to stay alive for more than a few minutes at a time, you ll need to get your hands dirty. Specifically, you ll want to delve into ARK s crafting and cooking systems, gathering resources and combining them to assemble essential tools, weapons, clothing, shelter and, of course, delicious, nourishing food. There s a lot to take on board when it comes to cooking and crafting, however, so here are the basics to get you moving in the right direction.
