ARK: Survival Evolved - Guide for Beginners (Maps, Dinos, Cooking, Engrams, Recipes)

Detailed maps, dinopedia, cooking, refinement, fuel handling, etc.

Contents

Chapter #1: Introduction
Chapter #2: Official Maps
Chapter #3: Character
- Engrams
- Platform Saddles
Chapter #4: Dinopedia
Chapter #5: Resources

Chapter #1: Introduction

All credit goes to Enlightia!

The following guide will be a collection of detailed maps and graphics cheat sheets elaborating various aspects and mechanics of the game for beginners only!

Chapter #2: Official Maps

The Island

The Center

Scorched Earth

Ragnarok

Chapter #3: Character

Engrams

The following list has in my believes the most essential engrams you may need to experience the game as a whole. The following engrams will let you build different bases [no fancy add-ons]. They will let you explore any part of the map and it has a minimum amount of weapons necessary for taming.

However, it does not include any Scorched Earth DLC engrams. I consider this DLC as designed for advanced players. The following list does not include any saddles, PVP, and decorative engrams
Not listed engrams are considered as supplementary and optional.

Remaining EP Points at level 84: 40 EP
Remaining EP Points at level 100: 1000 EP

Platform Saddles

The platform saddle is a special saddle for the dinosaur and the alternative to the normal saddle. You can place structures on top of the platform saddle and thus build mobile bases, siege structures or use to transport large amounts of materials.

For instance, if you are willing to buy all three saddles + platforms for those Dinos then you will be left with remaining EP Points at level 100: 680 EP. However, remember that these are just supplementary options and perhaps you may choose otherwise.