Get ready to find all kinds of awesome loot and rewards with our guide explaining how the Loot and Supply Crates work in Ark Survival Ascended.
One of the primary activities all players engage in while playing Ark Survival Ascended involves resource collection, ranging from manually gathering vegetation with your hands to utilizing advanced tools to extract raw minerals. However, there exists a way to obtain resources without the need to search for them, and this method involves the frequent airdrop of Supply Crates across the island.
These Supply Crates are available in various varieties, and understanding their distinctions, along with the potential loot each contains, is crucial for determining whether a crate is worth the effort to locate and loot. In this guide, we will provide comprehensive information about the diverse types of Supply Crates in Ark Survival Ascended, including the potential items you may discover inside them and more.
What Are Supply and Loot Crates in Ark Survival Ascended?
In Ark Survival Ascended, Supply and Loot Crates, often referred to as "Supply/Loot Drops," are in-game objects that hold a variety of loot and supplies for players to acquire if they can locate them. These crates have evolved from their counterparts in Ark Survival Evolved, the game's predecessor, with some notable improvements that make them more valuable.
Previously, Supply/Loot Crates contained fairly random and seemingly haphazardly placed items, sometimes resulting in disappointing rewards after overcoming challenges to find them. However, in Ark Survival Ascended, developers have reworked these crates, ensuring that the rewards are better matched to the specific crate type.
Before we delve into the details of the crate types, it's essential to understand how they are categorized within the game. Supply Crates are large diamond-shaped objects scattered across the map, distinguished by prominent beams of light that can be seen from a distance. Additionally, you'll encounter Loot Crates and Deep Sea Loot Crates, which are smaller triangular-shaped chests. Loot Crates are typically found within various caves on the map, while Deep Sea Loot Crates are hidden in the depths of the ocean.
Supply And Loot Crate Types in Ark Survival Ascended Explained
Now, let's explore the categories of Supply and Loot crates and why it's crucial to differentiate between them. Both Supply and Loot Crates come in various colors: White, Green, Blue, Purple, Yellow, and Red. Each color represents a specific player-level requirement to access the crate and, more importantly, indicates the quality of the items inside. However, the level requirements may vary depending on the map you're playing on. For instance, a White Crate may require a player to be level 3 on The Island map, but if you're on Aberration, you'll need to reach level 10 to unlock a White Crate.
The color of the Supply or Loot Crate often indicates how challenging it will be to reach it as well. Crates with more challenging colors, like Red or Yellow, tend to be situated in areas fraught with danger. These areas may be inhabited by large and aggressive dinosaurs, experience extreme hot or cold temperatures, or may be isolated from everything else, potentially leaving you trapped if something goes awry.
On the other hand, crates of other colors, like White, Green, or Blue, are usually easier to find. They might be casually placed in the forest, on the beach, or in shallower water. We recommend starting with these easier-to-reach crates to stock up on supplies and prepare for the journey to locate the higher-tier Supply or Loot Crates. This approach allows you to build up your resources and readiness, making the quest for the more challenging crates a less perilous endeavor.
It's also worth noting that there are different level unlock requirements for Supply and Loot Crates, further influenced by the specific map in use. At the time of writing, Ark Survival Ascended has only one map (The Island), so these are the requirements we have available. However, as more maps become available, we'll update this article with their respective Loot and Supply Crate unlock-level requirements.
For now, here are the various types of Loot and Supply Crates in Ark Survival Ascended, along with the level requirements to unlock each of them:
Supply Crates (The Island):
- White - Level 3
- Green - Level 15
- Blue - Level 25
- Purple - Level 35
- Yellow - Level 45
- Red - Level 60
Loot Crates (The Island):
- Green - Level 10
- Blue - Level 25
- Yellow - Level 40
- Red - Level 55
- Blue (Snow Cave) - Level 25
- Yellow (Snow Cave) - Level 40
- Red (Snow Cave) - Level 55
- Blue (Swamp Cave) - Level 25
- Yellow (Swamp Cave) - Level 40
- Red (Swamp Cave) - Level 70
- Blue (Underwater Caves) - Level 50
- Yellow (Underwater Caves) - Level 60
- Red (Underwater Caves) - Level 70
- Red (Deep Sea/Dune) - Level 80
Understanding these crates and their intricacies is an indispensable tool in your arsenal for navigating the world of Ark Survival Ascended. With this knowledge, you can safely unlock valuable resources and items, ensuring your journey through the game is as rewarding and fulfilling as possible.
