How To Get Element In Ark

ARK Element

Element is one of the most expensive resources that can be found in Ark, available to those who defeat bosses and travel the later DLC maps available.

The majority of the endgame items in Ark are crafted using Element, as it is of higher technology and a more powerful source of energy.

There are several Tek structures and Tek items that require Element for crafting as well as some require this resource to be powered.

How to Farm Element?

Element can be obtained by defeating the different bosses in Ark, which depend on each map when it comes to the reward.

It is possible to craft Element with a certain number of resources which is done within a Charge Node, providing players with an alternative way to obtain it.

In the Genesis Part 2 map, there is a specific asteroid field that allows players to collect Element from the Ice Asteroid Field.

You may also craft Element using Element Dust (1000 per Element) or with Element Shards (100 per Element.)

Boss Element Rewards

The following are the rewards for each of the boss fights that you can do in Ark, where each fight has its difficulty, providing more Element depending on the difficulty.

Boss Battle	Gamma	Beta	Alpha	Map
Broodmother Lysrix	20	56	148	The Island
Megapithecus	40	110	220	The Island
Dragon	80	220	440	The Island
Manticore	38	135	285	Scorched Earth
The Center Arena	60	166	368	The Center
Ragnarok Arena	65	200	410	Ragnarok
Forsaken Oasis	85	255	520	Valguero
Crystal Wyvern Queen	40	110	220	Crystal Isles

Also read our other guides of ARK:

How to Make Metal Ingot
How to Make Scrap Metal Ingot
How to Get Scrap Metal (Unrefined)
How to Get Metal
How to Get Prime Crystal
How to Get Mutagen
How to Get Mutagel

Element Charge Node Ingredients

The following are the resource that is needed to craft Element in a Charge Node, a single Element requires all of the listed resources below.

Blue Gem/Blue Crystalized Sap x 15
Charge Battery x 8
Congealed Gas Ball x 50
Element Ore x 20
Green Gem/Fragmented Green Gem x 20
Red Gem/Red Crystalized Sap x 20

Element Uses

Element is requiring to power certain Tek Structures such as the Tek Replicator or Tek Generator and weapons such as the Tek Rifle, Tek Sword, and more.

The following are items that may be crafted with Element:

Weapons

D.S.M.
R.L.M.
S.C.M.
Tek Bow
Tek Claws
Tek Grenade
Tek Grenade Launcher
Tek Phase Pistol
Tek Railgun
Tek Rifle
Tek Shoulder Cannon
Tek Sword

Tools

Tek Canteen
Tek Remote Camera

Armor

Tek Boots
Tek Chestpiece
Tek Helmet
Tek Leggings
Tek Shield

Ammo

Cruise Missile

Saddles

Astrocetus Tek Saddle
Astrodelphis Starwing Saddle
Megalodon Tek Saddle
Mosasaur Tek Saddle
Rex Tek Saddle
Rock Drake Tek Saddle
Tapejara Tek Saddle

Structures

Behemoth Tek Gate
Behemoth Tek Gateway
Cloning Chamber
Large Tek Wall
Tek Bridge
Tek Catwalk
Tek Ceiling
Tek Crop Plot
Tek Dedicated Storage
Tek Dinosaur Gate
Tek Dinosaur Gateway
Tek Door
Tek Doorframe
Tek Double Door
Tek Double Doorframe
Tek Forcefield
Tek Foundation
Tek Gauntlets
Tek Generator
Tek Hatchframe
Tek Jump Pad
Tek Ladder
Tek Light
Tek Pillar
Tek Ramp
Tek Replicator
Tek Sensor
Tek Stairs
Tek Surveillance Console
Tek Teleporter
Tek Transmitter
Tek Trapdoor
Tek Trough
Tek Turret
Tek Wall
Tek Window
Tek Windowframe
Vacuum Compartment
Vacuum Compartment Moonpool

Resources

Element Dust
Element Shard

Others

Tek ATV
Tek Hoversail
Unassembled Exo-Mek
Unassembled Mek
Unassembled TEK Hover Skiff

Verdict

Players who wish to advanced to Tek tier will need a good supply of Element, which is often supplied after a few Alpha boss fights.

The harder the boss fight, the more you will be rewarded with, allowing you to collect even more Element for the challenges.

Tek Structures are strong against explosives, making them a good defense against players who raid with such weapons.

It is important to have enough Element to keep a Tek Generator running, which powers almost everything within its range without the need for wires and outlets.