Ark Survival Ascended Chitin – How to Get

Struggling to find Chitin in Ark Survival Ascended? Our guide walks you through the steps to locate and harvest this essential resource, helping you craft important items like cementing paste.
Ark Survival Ascended Insects
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Ark Survival Ascended is a game that plunges you into a world teeming with dinosaurs and other dangers. As you navigate this perilous landscape, gathering resources becomes a crucial part of your survival strategy. One such resource that you’ll find essential is Chitin. This guide aims to help you understand how to acquire Chitin effectively.

Chitin is a resource that you’ll find yourself needing for various crafting recipes, especially for making cementing paste with the Mortar and Pestle. But how do you get your hands on this valuable material? Let’s find out.

How to Get Chitin in Ark Survival Ascended

In Ark Survival Ascended, Chitin is obtained by killing and then harvesting the bodies of certain creatures. Specifically, you’ll want to target insects or crustaceans.

Where to Find Chitin-Producing Creatures

Ark Survival Ascended Writhing Swamp Map
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The Writhing Swamps area is a hotspot for insects that yield Chitin. However, be cautious when venturing into this region. It’s home to a variety of dangerous creatures like crocodiles, massive insects, and snakes. Many of these can poison you, so it’s advisable to go prepared to avoid getting poisoned.

Tools for Harvesting Chitin

To maximize your Chitin yield, use sharp tools like swords to harvest the bodies of your prey. Once you’ve gathered enough Chitin, you can use it in various crafting recipes. One of the most common uses is creating cementing paste using the Mortar and Pestle. This paste is essential for building more advanced structures and tools.

Chitin is an invaluable resource in Ark Survival Ascended, especially for crafting cementing paste. To collect it, focus on killing and harvesting insects and crustaceans, particularly in areas like The Writhing Swamps. Just remember to go prepared, as the creatures in these areas can be quite dangerous. With a sharp tool in hand and a bit of caution, you’ll have all the Chitin you need in no time.

Mark Carpenter

Mark Carpenter

Mark Carpenter is the Managing Editor at Try Hard Guides, and main guide writer. With over five years of experience in games media, including almost three years as an Assigning Editor for Pro Game Guides, and before that a Staff Writer.

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