[Top 5] Ark Survival Evolved Best Ways To Get Crystal

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12 Oct 2021

5. Metal Pick

For more details about the method check this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeWYR4OYWf4&ab_channel=RoyaleWithCheese

Crystal is especially useful in the end-game, but if you want to start gathering it at low levels, using a metal pick is the best option. You can even give it a try with a stone pick, but you will surely notice a difference in quantity. Where can you find this resource? Search around the map for caves or go to the top of mountains and discover various crystal sources that are waiting for you. Craft spyglass, water jars, greenhouses, or even grenades with this amazing resource!

How it works:

Craft a Metal Pick. It becomes available at level 20 and you only need 1 x Metal Ingot, 1 x Wood and, 10 x Hide
Find some crystals
Start collecting right away!

4. Mantis

For more details about the method check this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epkQnV0z7Dc&ab_channel=Sethum

This creature can be found on Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Crystal Isles and Genesis: Part 2. It’s not the best way for gathering crystals but it is a nice alternative if you are also interested in taming a Shock Trooper. The Mantis can provide excellent amounts of crystals while also holding melee weapons and if you are a fan, it can be the perfect tame for the Turkey Trial event, ignoring the damage reduction of the Super Turkey. Why not try it?

How it works:

To get started, tame a Mantis
Find spots with large crystal resources, like the entrance hall at the Ice Cave on Ragnarok
Farm the crystals using your mantis and refill your resources

3. Crystal Bushes on the Lunar Biome

For more details about the method check this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiGW7mb9mpw&ab_channel=Avated_Gaming

This is for all the Genesis lovers out there. Farming crystals can be a piece of cake if you are at Mid-Game and love playing this map. The Lunar Biome is full of excellent resources, such as crystal bushes that are accessible for you, but especially for your Bronto. This large creature is one of the best gatherers when it comes to shaking bushes, allowing a massive area of destruction. Moreover, it is a Genesis Escort Defender, being able to protect your dinosaurs by holding them between his legs.

How it works:

Tame a Brontosaurus
Find the Lunar Biome on Genesis
Have fun destroying every crystal bush with your dinosaur and collect the best amounts of crystals

2. Dunkleosteus

For more details about the method check this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AQya0SqiCs&ab_channel=TeachersGameToo

This creature is the best at mining crystals. The only reason it isn’t on the top of the list is that the crystal resource you find in the ocean is not that large. Check out the resource maps to discover the best spots! The Dunkleosteus is the only water animal that can destroy stone structures and the only one that has both an effective gain per action and a 50% reduction for crystal. If you are an underwater enthusiast, this dinosaur will be your best friend and an excellent guardian.

How it works:

Tame a Dunkleosteus
Find underwater crystals. Tips: the big ones are actually decorative. Search for small, mineable crystals
Mine every source of crystal you see with the help of this fascinating creature

1. Ankylosaurus

For more details about the method check this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPYVstbirzw&t=451s&ab_channel=Compulsion84

The Ankylosaurus is the best dinosaur at getting white crystals that you can find on land. His saddle becomes available on level 36, making it one of the most accessible tools for gathering resources. You can find it on almost all the maps and it has 100% efficiency for metal, crystal, and flint, with 85% weight-reduction for metal. With an Ankylo you can even harvest the corpses of Rock Elementals for huge quantities of crystals. Moreover, this dinosaur is an excellent tank and underwater miner, fending off sea predators with its tail attack. It offers you the whole package.

How it works:

Tame an Ankylosaurus
Explore the map and don’t stop until you find some white crystals. If you play on the Island, try going to The Frozen Tooth
Gather the crystal with your tame