ARK Survival Ascended Gas Mask: How To Craft and Use It

In the vast array of items in ARK Survival Ascended designed for specific roles, the Gas Mask stands out as a crucial tool for surviving harsh environments in the game. This item is often overlooked, but when exploring certain areas and facing various encounters, it becomes an absolute must-have.

In this guide, we will break down exactly how the Gas Mask is used in ARK Survival Ascended and how to craft it, whether you're a new player or a veteran. So, without further delay, let's dive right in.

How To Craft the Gas Mask in ARK Survival Ascended

The Gas Mask, a head-slot item, shields the wearer from specific environmental conditions, making it essential for exploration in hazardous areas on the Island. Crafting it is straightforward, requiring the following materials and access to a Fabricator or Tek Replicator:

• 20 × Polymer, Organic Polymer, or Corrupted Nodule
• 10 × Crystal or Primal Crystal
• 2 × Absorbent Substrate

Note that Absorbent Substrate can only be crafted using a Chemistry Bench, so refer to our guide on setting one up if needed. Once crafted, understanding the Gas Mask's functionality is crucial.

How Does the Gas Mask Work in ARK Survival Ascended?

We mentioned how the Gas Mask is used to traverse dangerous environments, but it extends a bit further than that. While it can protect you from breathing in poisonous gases (those found in places like the Swamp Cave, which is very important since this cave gives you tons of FLAK Blueprints, as well as serving as a solid XP farm), it can even protect you from other creatures.

Here's a breakdown of everything that the Gas Mask can protect you from in ARK Survival Ascended:

• Dilophosaur Spit
• Poison Grenades
• Tripwire Narcotic Trap
• Swamp Fever
• Manticore quill projectile
• Poison Wyvern and Basilisk Spit
• Poison gas in the Swamp cave, and the Lair

Its durability will deplete while being worn, similar to a SCUBA Tank. However, its durability is slightly higher (though it depletes quicker) than that of the SCUBA Tank. Once its durability has depleted (20 minutes), it can be repaired at a Fabricator by using the same materials that are needed to craft it.

The Gas Mask also allows the wearer to see more clearly underwater. However, it is not advised to use it for this purpose, as the SCUBA Mask can accomplish this as well while not depleting durability. Due to the cost of making one and with its low durability, it is usually not worth wearing the mask unless it's used for the above protection.

So there you have it, everything you need to know to craft and use the Gas Mask in ARK Survival Ascended. This item might be small, but its utility can't be overstated and can be the difference between surviving a cave run or a run-in with a dangerous dinosaur on the island, so be sure you always have one on.