ARK: Survival Ascended — Ragnarok Resource Map
Ragnarok is one of the largest maps in ASA — a remastered Norse-themed expanse with snow biomes, volcanic ridges, and plateaus. Its size means resources are spread out, so knowing the high-yield zones saves hours of grinding. This guide covers metal, obsidian, and the unique resource hotspots you'll target as you progress.
The High-Yield Zones in One Glance
| Zone | Best For | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gunners (center) | Metal + Obsidian — extremely rich | Medium (cold + flyer-only access) |
| Snow Biome (north) | Metal — rich deposits across the slopes | High (Yutyrannus, Direwolf packs) |
| The Volcano (south-central) | Premium obsidian + metal at the cone | Very High (eruption damage, alpha spawns) |
| Grassy NE Plateaus | Abundant surface obsidian — easiest access | Low–Medium |
| Murder Snow | Premium obsidian nodes | High (Wyverns, snow predators) |
| Coord 21, 65 cave bridge | Obsidian-throughout cave run | Medium (small predators) |
Metal Farming — Best Routes
Mount Gunners (Top Pick for Endgame)
The center mountain peak has the highest metal density on the map. Drop a flyer, mine the surface nodes, take off, repeat across the ridge. A single Ankylo trip with an Argentavis-and-Anky combo nets 3,000+ metal in 10 minutes.
Snow Biome (Mid-Game)
The northern slopes are dense in metal nodes. Pros: easy walking. Cons: cold debuff drains health if unequipped, plus aggressive Yuty + wolf packs. Bring fur armor, a tame Yuty for the cold buff, and a tank dino like a Stego or Doedicurus.
Obsidian Farming — Best Routes
Volcano + Mount Gunners
The volcano cone holds premium obsidian — but eruption events damage flyers. Use the Mount Gunners side instead: same yield, no eruption.
Grassy Plateaus (NE)
The surface obsidian on the NE plateaus is the easiest entry-level obsidian run on the map. Walk up a plateau, mine surface boulders, fly home. Works at character level 25+.
Coordinate 21, 65 Cave Bridge
A natural bridge near coordinates 21° N, 65° W leads through a small cave that has obsidian throughout. Less risk than the volcano, more yield than open-surface obsidian. Ideal for solo runs.
Best Harvesting Creatures
| Resource | Best Tame | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | Ankylo (Anky) | 3-4× yield from metal nodes vs pickaxe |
| Obsidian | Ankylo OR Phoenix | Phoenix is the highest-yield obsidian harvester in ASA |
| Stone | Doedicurus | Massive stone yield + tank for biome predators |
| Crystal | Ankylo | Same anky covers metal+crystal+obsidian |
| Carry tame | Argentavis or Quetzal | Carry the Anky in for big runs; Quetz with platform saddle is endgame |
Ragnarok-Specific Resources
Ragnarok adds creatures and resources unique to the map:
- Bison — added with the Ragnarok update. Drops hide + meat + the new Bison-specific resource.
- Polymer (organic) — Karkinos (giant crab) drops are a quick polymer source on the map's southern beaches.
- Pearls + Oil — the lake and underwater zones in the central valley have pearl spawns; the north-east coast has shallow oil seeps.
Weather & Biome Hazards
- Snow biome: cold debuff drains stamina + food fast. Fur armor recommended.
- Volcano: eruption events deal AOE damage. Avoid the crater during alerts.
- Wyvern Trench: spawns Fire/Lightning/Ice Wyverns. Egg runs are profitable but high risk.
- Storms (north): visibility drops, predator aggression up.
Recommended Run Order (New Map, Solo)
- Day 1–3: Tame an Argentavis or Pteranodon for travel.
- Day 4–7: Tame a low-level Ankylo. Run the NE plateaus for surface obsidian + early metal.
- Day 7–14: Push into the snow biome with fur armor; full metal stockpile run.
- Day 14+: Mount Gunners runs for endgame metal/obsidian. Phoenix tame if available.
- Day 30+: Wyvern eggs from the trench, attempted Forsaken Oasis boss prep.
Common Mistakes
- Trying to mine obsidian without an Ankylo or Phoenix — pickaxe yield is 5× lower.
- Going to the volcano without measuring eruption timing — your flyer dies first.
- Skipping fur armor for snow runs — you starve before the route is done.
- Forgetting a Yuty for cold buff stacks.
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