Primitive-Plus

Primitive Plus (BETA)

Primitive Plus is a recreation of the classic Primitive Plus experience from Ark ASE, bringing back the unique survival gameplay, resources, weapons, crafting stations, and structures from the original mod — fully reworked for modern gameplay.

This mod introduces a complete Primitive Plus progression system with custom resources, advanced crafting mechanics, new combat options, and optional quality-of-life features for server owners.

Key Features Brick Structure Tier

A complete Brick Structure Tier has been added.

Functions similarly to Metal Tier structures in terms of durability Dino Gates and Behemoth Gates take low explosive metal-tier damage Gateframes are resistant to normal metal damage Primitive Plus Crafting Stations

All major Primitive Plus workbenches and crafting stations are included:

Advanced Workbench Construction Table Handmill Alchemy Table Grindstone Lumber Station Tanning Rack (powered by Salt + Hide) Industrial Cooker (powered by Coal) Industrial Forge (powered by Coal) Industrial Grill (powered by Coal) Smokehouse (powered by Sparkpowder) Pontoon System

A new Pontoon foundation system allows structures to be built directly on water surfaces.

Functions as a foundation Can only be placed in water Uses Wood Tier durability values Primitive Plus Storage

New storage options have been added:

Modern Shelf

Steel Safe Steel Vault

Both feature unique durability and explosive resistance behavior.

Primitive Plus Resources

All classic Primitive Plus resources are fully implemented and farmable just like in the original mod.

Included resources:

Bee Wax Limestone Claystone Carbon Coal Lumber Glass Steel Ingots Leather Fresh Cement Bricks Salt Harvesting Integration

Primitive Plus resources are integrated directly into vanilla harvesting:

Metal → Limestone, Carbon Stone → Claystone Obsidian → Coal Primitive Plus Beehives → Wax

Beehives can also be converted into Primitive Plus versions that produce both Honey and Wax.

Weapons & Combat

Several Primitive Plus weapons have been reintroduced and rebalanced:

Weapons Battle Axe Viking Axe Recurve Bow Musket Steel-Barrel Shotgun Ammo Types Obsidian Arrows Flame Arrows Tranq Arrows

The Recurve Bow now offers unique ammo compatibility and high-end combat potential.

Armor & Equipment

Added Primitive Plus armor sets:

Hazard Suit Ghillie Suit

Additional items:

Canteen Obsidian Axe with increased gathering efficiency Sticky Bomb System

A fully redesigned sticky explosive system has been implemented.

Features:

Based on remodded C4 mechanics Cannot be remotely detonated Must be triggered by weapon impact Placement cooldown added New visual models Optional Server Content (QOL)

The following systems are optional and can be enabled by server hosts:

Coal Generator Burns Coal for electricity Small electrical radius Increased fuel consumption High crafting cost Primitive Cryofridge Primitive-themed Cryofridge Increased crafting requirements Lower durability Craftable in the Advanced Workbench Cryopods

Cryopods remain unchanged and are only craftable at:

Supply Drops Obelisks Primitive Dedicated Storage

All boss fights across maps now reward Primitive Dedicated Storage variants.

Features:

Accept Primitive Plus resources Reduced storage capacity Increased crafting costs Reskinned appearance Metal-tier damage behavior

Primitive Plus (BETA) aims to recreate the nostalgic Primitive survival experience while expanding it with new mechanics, balance improvements, and server-friendly customization.