There are plenty of resources in ARK that can go unnoticed but it's essential to get to grips with these materials. Many of them will be vital in later gameplay. Crystal can be used in a number of engrams to create important items.
How To Get Crystal
Crystal is a resource in ARK Survival Evolved. It can be used to craft a variety of items and will become especially important nearer the end-game. It can be found in caves and on top of mountains or in the snow biome. You can use a Metal Pick to harvest it. In Abberation players can harvest Crystal from Gems. In Extinction, you'll be able to get them from Lampposts, Benches and Tables in the Sanctuary.
Crafting With Crystal
Below are some of the most useful items you can craft with Crystal:
- Spyglass
- Water Jar
- Fabricator
- Industrial Grill
- Industrial Forge
- Weapon Attachments
- Heavy Miner's Helmet
- C4 Charge
- C4 Remote Detonator
- Improvised Explosive Device
- Lamppost
- Omnidirectional Lamppost
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Air Conditioner
- Rocket Propelled Grenade
- SCUBA Mask
- Spray Painter
- Poison Grenade
- Transponders
- Gas Mask
- Night Vision Goggles
- Riot Shield
- Greenhouse Structures
- Desert Goggles and Hat
- Cannon Shell
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