ARK Survival Evolved
New Player Guide
Getting Started!
The Dodo Empire has a lot to offer, and it's a lot to take in at once!
Here's a quick guide to help you make the most of what's available to you when you're first starting out.
Starter Kits
To claim your 5 FREE Starter Kits,
Type /kit starterkit into Global Chat
The Emporium
We call our in-game shop The Emporium! There are many items and packs for sale that can simplify your gameplay and assist you along the way.
We're always open to suggestions, please post your requests for shop items in Discord!
Click here to learn more about what you can buy from the Emporium
Tek Engrams Secret Trick!
Level Up and learn Tek Engrams FAST without fighting bosses:
Killing Shiny Dinos with an Enraged buff can unlock up to two tek engrams per kill!
The Rules
We aren't the Fun Police, but we work hard to make sure this place is safe and fun and comfortable for everyone.
We've put together a handful of guidelines to ensure that happens, please click here to read them through!
Mods
The mod collection can be overwhelming and hard to navigate! A founding member of the community has compiled Elly's Enchiridion to give a basic overview of what some of the mods bring to the table. You can click here to check it out!