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If you are checking listed weapon progression, compare Bow and Simple Pistol; the source gives both levels and costs, and names Flare Gun as Simple Pistol’s prerequisite.
Bow Simple PistolEngrams are permanent crafting and technology recipes that Survivors unlock by spending Engram Points earned when leveling up. The supplied Engrams passage says they cover recipes such as weapons, equipment, clothing, structures, and saddles, and distinguishes them from lootable blueprints. This reference focuses on ten named base-game weapon, ammunition, attachment, and shield Engrams. For each, it records the listed level, point cost, and any prerequisite shown in the base-game list. The source also describes multiplayer point limits and special Tekgram rules. Those broader progression facts appear in the pitfalls; individual item operation, materials, and performance are not established by the passages.

If you are checking listed weapon progression, compare Bow and Simple Pistol; the source gives both levels and costs, and names Flare Gun as Simple Pistol’s prerequisite.
Bow Simple PistolIf ammunition recipes are your focus, compare Simple Bullet, Simple Rifle Ammo, and Tranq Arrow; the source lists their levels, costs, and prerequisites.
Simple Bullet Simple Rifle Ammo Tranq ArrowIf you are following shield Engrams, read Wooden Shield and Metal Shield together; their entries show levels and costs, but only Metal Shield has a shown prerequisite.
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Bow is a base-game weapon Engram listed at level 10 for 9 Engram Points. No prerequisite is shown in its entry in the supplied list.
Understand this choiceSimple Pistol is a base-game weapon Engram listed at level 34 for 15 Engram Points, with Flare Gun as its prerequisite.
Understand this choiceShotgun is a base-game weapon Engram listed at level 39 for 18 Engram Points, with Flare Gun as its prerequisite.
Understand this choiceSimple Bullet is a base-game ammunition Engram listed at level 34 for 6 Engram Points, with Gunpowder as its prerequisite.
Understand this choiceSimple Rifle Ammo is a base-game Engram listed at level 35 for 6 Engram Points, with Gunpowder as its prerequisite.
Understand this choiceTranq Arrow is a base-game Engram listed at level 21 for 8 Engram Points, with Stone Arrow and Narcotic as prerequisites.
Understand this choiceScope Attachment is a base-game Engram listed at level 35 for 13 Engram Points, with Spyglass as its prerequisite.
Understand this choiceSilencer Attachment is a base-game Engram listed at level 41 for 13 Engram Points. The supplied list shows no prerequisite for it.
Understand this choiceWooden Shield is a base-game Engram listed at level 12 for 7 Engram Points. No prerequisite is shown in its entry.
Understand this choiceMetal Shield is a base-game Engram listed at level 39 for 9 Engram Points, with Wooden Shield as its prerequisite.
Understand this choiceThe source says that in default multiplayer settings, the total Engram Points a Survivor can earn is lower than the amount needed to unlock all Engrams. It contrasts this with single-player or single-player settings, where players can earn enough to learn them all.
The source describes Engrams as non-lootable and persistent through character death and CrossARK Transfers. It describes blueprints as lootable items that give access to crafting recipes.
The source says most Tekgrams are acquired by defeating bosses and are required to craft and use Tek items. It also says they are not needed to place already crafted building parts or ride Tek Saddles, while the related Tekgram is needed for a Tek Saddle's unique functions.
A source-bounded reference to ten named base-game Engrams for weapons, ammunition, attachments, and shields. Records give listed level, Engram Point cost, and prerequisites only where the supplied passage shows them. Individual item effects, materials, and comparative performance are not described in the supplied passages.
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