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Ark Omega Ascended – The Ultimate Overhaul Mod for Ark Survival Ascended

Disclaimer:
This information is based on the official Omega page on CurseForge. I do not own the mod, the description, or contribute to its development. This article is created purely to provide players with an out-of-game reference for numbers, mechanics, and information.

This guide is a work in progress and will be updated as new in-game information, balance changes, and Discord updates are released.


ASE’s Biggest Overhaul is Now Available on ASA

Ark Omega Ascended brings the largest overhaul in Ark history from Ark: Survival Evolved (ASE) to Ark: Survival Ascended (ASA).

This is not a simple expansion mod — it completely transforms how creatures, players, items, and progression systems work.

Ark Omega introduces procedural systems that generate:

  • Over 1,000 unique variants of every creature

  • Dynamically modified abilities

  • Advanced combat mechanics

  • Deep progression systems

Some creatures can:

  • Create black holes that pull enemies inward

  • Generate protective shields that redirect all incoming damage to a designated tank

  • Use powerful spell-like abilities rarely seen in traditional Ark gameplay


MMORPG & ARPG Elements Inside Ark

Ark Omega blends traditional Ark survival gameplay with full ARPG and MMORPG systems.

Item System Overhaul

The mod introduces:

  • Set Items

  • Unique Items

  • Legendary Items

  • Procedurally generated gear with near-infinite stat combinations

This dramatically increases replay value and build diversity.


MMO-Style Boss Combat

Boss fights now feel like real MMO raid encounters.

You’ll build structured teams including:

  • Tanks – Absorb and control damage

  • Healers – Sustain the team

  • DPS – Deal consistent damage

  • Support – Provide buffs, debuffs, and utility

Success requires coordination, build planning, and role balance — not just brute force.


Advanced Quest Systems

Ark Omega features multiple quest paths:

Player-Based Quests

  • Reward powerful items

  • Increase player progression

Tame-Based Quests

  • Provide instant creature upgrades

  • Unlock new progression tiers


Deep Creature Progression

Every tame includes:

  • Long upgrade paths

  • 100+ stat tiers and variants

  • Paragon upgrades (permanent base stat multipliers)

Your creatures evolve far beyond vanilla limitations.


Player Gear & Rank Progression

Players can:

  • Imbue gear with stat bonuses and resistances

  • Increase rank through quests

  • Challenge bosses entirely on foot (optional advanced playstyle)

Despite all these additions, Ark Omega still preserves the core spirit of Ark, allowing players to jump in without feeling disconnected from the original experience.


Exponential Power Scaling (Important)

Ark Omega is NOT vanilla-balanced.

Instead, it uses an exponential scaling system:

  • You begin weak and vulnerable

  • Power increases rapidly over time

  • Creatures can have extreme stats and unique combat mechanics

Balance is maintained through mathematical scaling rather than arbitrary multipliers.

This system allows players to eventually overcome challenges that would normally seem impossible.


Playthrough Length & Replayability

A full Ark Omega Ascended playthrough can take:

1 to 6 months, depending on your playstyle.

Because of the procedural systems and massive content pool:

  • Completing everything is nearly impossible

  • Replay value is virtually infinite

  • Frequent and extensive updates are expected


Compatibility & Server Settings

Due to the mod’s complex systems — including:

  • Damage checks

  • Weakness and strength mechanics

  • Dynamic loot generation

It is not recommended to use Ark Omega alongside other creature mods.

The mod is balanced around default vanilla settings.
You may change settings, but doing so can significantly affect balance and gameplay experience.


Optional Companion Mods (ASA)

These mods were previously integrated in ASE but are now separate projects for ASA. They work well with Ark Omega Ascended but are not required:

  • Omega Dino Storage

  • Omega Teleporters

  • Egg Collector


Recommended Tool for Taming

For best compatibility with Ark Omega’s dynamic taming requirements:

  • Nanoh’s Spyglass


Community & Support

For:

  • Questions

  • Help

  • Suggestions

  • Roadmap updates

  • Patch notes


🟢 Early Game – Weapon to Armor Pairing

WeaponVariant TypePaired Armor Set
BoomstickUnstableAbruption
Chromatic BoomerangElementalTempest
Ethereal SpearEtherealSoul Scream
FortuneLuckyGifted
Getaway OrbSummonerPiper
Hades TorchMythicalOlympian
IcicleNatureAvalanche
MaliceRageBloodlust
Multi-ToolResourceProspector
Net GunUtilitySanctuary
PhantomNightmareEclipse
Reflect ShieldGuardianDefender
Warp BowCosmicGravity

🟢 Early Game – Armor to Weapon Pairing

Armor SetVariant TypePaired Weapon
AbruptionUnstableBoomstick
AvalancheNatureIcicle
BloodlustRageMalice
DefenderGuardianReflect Shield
EclipseNightmarePhantom
GiftedLuckyFortune
GravityCosmicWarp Bow
OlympianMythicalHades Torch
PiperSummonerGetaway Orb
ProspectorResourceMulti-Tool
SanctuaryUtilityNet Gun
Soul ScreamEtherealEthereal Spear
TempestElementalChromatic Boomerang

🔵 Mid Game – Weapon to Armor Pairing

WeaponVariant TypePaired Armor Set
Cloner StaffSummonerFellowship
EggsecutionerUtilityOver Easy
EviseratorRageReaver
GravitronCosmicBeyonder
HeartsongMythicalApollo
InversionGuardianDiversion
OutburstUnstableOverload
PlagueforkNatureOz
ShatterResourceDemolition
StormbringerElementalVengeance
TranslocatorEtherealHollow
Undead SwordNightmareAbduction
WabbajackLuckyMidas


 Dino Paragons (Sorted by Shard Value – Highest to Lowest)

Dino NameShard ValueBase Damage
Broodmother40540
Dodo Wyvern40540
DodoRex40540
Dragon40540
Manticore40540
Megapithecus40540
Giganotosaurus10186
Carchar1098
Rhyniognatha1055
Titanosaur9180
Rock Elemental9120
Polar Bear9110
Tusoteuthis965
Mosasaurus8100
Fire Wyvern880
Lightning Wyvern880
Rex862
Yutyrannus855
Spino850
Poison Wyvern780
Plesiosaur775
Therizinosaur752
Brontosaurus760
Mammoth748
Basilosaurus747
Megatherium745
Quetzel732
Thylacoleo740
Yeti750


🔵 Dino Base Damage & Health (Sorted by Base Damage – Highest to Lowest)

Dino NameShard ValueBase DamageBase Health
Broodmother4054011,800
Dodo Wyvern4054011,800
DodoRex4054012,600
Dragon4054011,900
Manticore4054011,600
Megapithecus4054013,900
Giganotosaurus101863,300
Titanosaur91805,200
Rock Elemental91203,300
Leedsichthys61154,400
Polar Bear9110800
Mosasaurus81003,600
Carchar10982,900
Fire Wyvern8801,295
Lightning Wyvern8801,295
Poison Wyvern7801,295
Plesiosaur7752,400
Megalosaurus5751,025
Tusoteuthis9652,700
Rex8621,100
Brontosaurus7602,070


Tiers & Stat Multipliers

TierStat MultiplierNotes
Basic1xStarter tier
Delta2x
Gamma4x
Beta8x
Alpha16x
Elite32x
Prime64xUntamable
Apex128xUntamable
Ultimate256xUntamable
Ancient512xUntamable
Endless1024xUntamable
Omega2048xUntamable

🔮 Souls Required for Highest % Chance (Omega Beacon)

Tier TargetSouls Required
Basic10
Delta28
Gamma46
Beta64
Alpha82
Elite99
Boss100 (100% Chance)

Note:
Each soul value above gives a 70% chance (except Boss which is 100%).
Higher or lower tiers are still possible, but at a greatly reduced chance.


🌌 Variant Groups (Work in Progress)

⚠ 7th variants can ONLY mate with another 7th variant of the same group.
Other variants can mate within their group depending on server settings.


Cosmic | Elemental | Ethereal | Guardian | Lucky | Mythical

CosmicElementalEtherealGuardianLuckyMythical
CometEarth / EarthburstAstralAbsorbantEssenceColossus
Gamma-RayFire / FireburstDimensionalCollectiveLootFairy
MeteorIce / IceburstSpectralControlMiracleGorgon
SingularityLightning / StormSpiritualReflectParagonPhoenix
StarfireWater / WaterburstTeleporterResilientSoulPygmy
SupernovaWind / WindburstWarpShieldTreasureSiren
Anti-Matter (7th)Barrage (7th)Disruptor (7th)Armored (7th)Cursed (7th)Druid (7th)

Nature | Nightmare | Rage | Resource | Summoner | Unstable | Utility

NatureNightmareRageResourceSummonerUnstableUtility
BlizzardBansheeBrutalCrystalClonerDetonateBreeding
EruptionBoogeymanFrenzyMetalCompanionExplosiveCrafting
PlagueGhostKnockbackObsidianFamiliarMeltdownFarmer
ThunderstormStalkerPsychosisPearlNecromancerReactiveHarvesting
TornadoVampireRampageStoneOverlordSelf-DestructiveTaming
TsunamiZombieUncontrollableWoodRandomVolatileTracker
Earthquake (7th)Demon (7th)Lethal (7th)Element (7th)Overseer (7th)Nuclear (7th)Potion (7th)



🧬 Unique NPCs

VariantNPC NameTitle
AbruptionDerpyThe Unstable
AvalancheViralThe Insufferable
TempestFroggymanThe Destroyer
BloodlustDinoDragonThe Mute
DefenderZeeThe Undying
Soul ScreamCronatanThe Hungarian
GiftedVashThe Revered
GravitySolidThe Grounded
OlympianEricThe Red
PiperRoxThe Hivelord
ProspectorFlockerkillThe Exalted
SanctuaryQwaspThe Hopeless
EclipseJJThe Blighted


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