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ARK: Survival Evolved

Engrams 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.

10 guidesStudio Wildcard, Instinct Games, Efecto Studios, Virtual Basement LLCPC edition · Aug 27, 2017
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Read weapon progression entries

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 Pistol
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Follow ammunition prerequisites

If 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 Arrow
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Compare shield unlock records

If 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.

Wooden Shield Metal Shield
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Default multiplayer points may not cover all Engrams

The 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.

Engrams and blueprints differ in persistence and access

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.

Tekgrams have distinct unlock and use conditions

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.

References & guide scope

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.

  • Records are restricted to base-game Engrams named in the supplied passage. DLC and Primitive Plus Engrams are excluded.
  • The source lists levels, Engram Point costs, and some prerequisites, but offers little detail on individual effects, compatibility, crafting materials, or performance for these weapons, ammunition, attachments, and shields.
  • The Steam description establishes game identity and broad crafting context; it does not substantiate the detailed Engram records. No independent patch verification was performed.

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