If you’re trying to decide on the best Engrams to unlock first in Ark Survival Ascended, you’ve come to the right place.
Overall, the best Engrams to unlock first in ASA include the Thatch Structures, the Cooking Pot, and the Bow and Stone Arrows.
In this guide, I will list the Engrams you should prioritize, mention when they’re unlocked, and explain what makes them stand out.
Before moving on, if you’re facing performance issues, check out our guide on the best settings for FPS in Ark Survival Ascended.
Best Engrams to Unlock in Ark Survival Ascended
When starting out, Engrams are going to to your way of researching new items that you can then craft. However, you won’t have unlimited points to spend on them and it’s important to prioritize the best ones.
On top of that, certain Engrams are worth unlocking as soon as you reach their required level, so I recommend saving some points on the side. This will allow you to unlock the best ones immediately.
If you want to unlock them quickly, combine this with our guide on how to level up fast in Ark Survival Ascended.
Based on that, let’s go through the best Engrams to unlock first in Ark Survival Ascended.
Everything in the First two Levels
This includes the Stone Pick, Torch, Campfire, Stone Hatchet, and the Spear.
These are essential early-game tools that will help you progress in the first few hours of the game by allowing you to gather resources, cook food, and protect yourself from threats.
Thatch Structures (Level 4)
One of the first things you want to do fairly early is set up a base. The Thatch Structures will allow you to make your first home and have a safe place to store your items and rest when needed.
If you can’t decide where to set up your house, check out our guide on the best base locations in Ark Survival Ascended.
Storage Box (Level 4)
No home is complete without a Storage Box to store your items. This will allow you to keep your items safe and go out exploring again without risking losing everything.
Simple Bed (Level 7)
The simple bed will allow you to respawn on your base upon death and it’s a great way to ensure you won’t have to run all the way back every time you die.
While it’s slightly more expensive compared to everything else, it’s a significant upgrade compared to the one-use sleeping bag, so make sure to get it as soon as you can.
Cooking Pot (Level 8)
The Cooking Pot is a core campfire upgrade that will allow you to cook improved meals to better prepare yourself for exploration or combat.
Bow & Stone Arrow (Level 10)
Last but not least, the most important engrams in Ark Survival Ascended are the Bow and Stone Arrows available on Level 10.
These will be your best early-game weapon and it’s important to have enough points to unlock them once you reach level 10.
The only reason I didn’t recommend cloth clothes or other earlier upgrades is to ensure you’ll have enough points to get the Bow and Stone Arrows.
Wrapping up
To summarize, these are the best Engrams to unlock first in Ark Survival Ascended. Make sure to get all of these to ensure a great start to your playthrough.
With these, you’ll have all the necessary items to set up a base and prepare yourself properly for the next exploration run.
What’s your go-to Engrams when starting in a server? Feel free to share them in the comments section below.
To ensure you have the best start overall, don’t forget to also read our guide on the best stats to level up early in Ark Survival Ascended.
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