How To Solo TEK Cave and Overseer Boss in ARK Survival Ascended

Ascension represents the ultimate objective for any ARK Survival Ascended player, serving as the narrative culmination of their journey on the Island map. The TEK Cave poses a formidable obstacle on the path to Ascension, housing exceptionally powerful dinosaurs and the final boss of the game, the Overseer.

While many players opt for a cooperative approach with a team, soloing the TEK Cave and defeating the Overseer is also achievable, provided you possess the necessary resources. In this guide, we will meticulously outline the steps for successfully soloing both the TEK Cave and the Overseer Boss in ARK Survival Ascended.

ARK Survival Ascended TEK Cave & Overseer Boss: How To Beat

The TEK Cave stands out as possibly the most perilous location on the entire Island, demanding thorough preparation before venturing in to confront the Overseer boss. Commencing with gear recommendations, we propose equipping the TEK Chestplate and TEK Boots, providing flight capabilities essential for the boss, along with fall damage reduction and a movement speed boost crucial for navigating the cave.

For the remaining armor slots, we recommend Ascendant tier Fur gear, offering cold resistance necessary for the inner cave and boss arena. Refer to our TEK Gear guide and Armor sets guide for a more detailed breakdown of crafting these items. By this point, you should have sufficient materials, having defeated all three main island bosses to gain access to the TEK Cave.

Following that, acquire consumables including Cooked Prime Meat (Health Regen), Enduro Stew (Increased Melee Damage + Extra Stamina Regen), Focal Chili (Increased movement speed), Fria Curry (Hypothermic Insulation from the cold), Calien Soup (Increased Insulation against heat), and Lazarus Chowder (Extra Health Regen), all crucial for sustaining life once inside the cave.

Next, a weapon is necessary to inflict damage on the boss, and as always in ARK Survival Ascended, the Shotgun is the optimal choice, with a more powerful version being advantageous. Finally, a crucial Tame is the Archaeopteryx, facilitating aerial traversal through the cave and allowing you to bypass confrontations with aggressive ground dinos.

How To Solo The TEK Cave In ARK Survival Ascended

With all preparations in place, you are now ready to enter the TEK Cave. Begin by consuming all your items and mounting your Archaeopteryx to navigate the cave by air. This proves challenging as you must avoid any ground contact to prevent being stunned by the dinos' attacks.

Once airborne, use the lava in the cave as a guide, staying directly above it as much as possible, even if it means clipping into the roof. Being closer to the lava keeps you further from wild dinosaurs. It's crucial to note that your Archaeopteryx should be well-leveled for endurance, minimizing the need for frequent landings and takeoffs. The general rule is to remain airborne as much as possible and avoid dinos until you reach the inner cave.

Upon passing through the TEK barrier at the cave's depth, abandon the Archaeopteryx and proceed to the final boss room to face the Overseer. This segment requires a separate strategy, which we've detailed below.

How To Beat The Overseer Boss in ARK Survival Ascended

Facing the Overseer involves utilizing the TEK Chestplate, adopting a strategy similar to the TEK Cave, but now remaining airborne for the entire fight. While this may seem demanding, you should have enough Element to stay in the air after defeating the three island bosses. An essential tip is to use the Shift key to hover instead of the space bar, providing a continuous boost and helping conserve Element reserves.

Once airborne, navigate to the back of the arena behind where the boss spawns and hover there. This becomes the primary location for most of the fight. Once in position, equip your shotgun and prepare for the boss and the waves of enemies it spawns.

Fortunately, since you are airborne, the primary concern is ensuring the elimination of Attack Drones, as the Defense Units and the boss are ground-based. Once the skies are clear, shift your focus to the boss below and gradually chip away at its health.

Similar to facing the Overseer as part of a group, be mindful of the boss's ability to transform into the three island bosses – the Broodmother Boss, the Megapithecus Boss, and, of course, the Dragon Boss. Among these, the Dragon poses the most significant threat, and it's advisable to stay as far away as possible, given its fire attack can instantly KO your character, regardless of health and consumables.

Overall, the strategy is straightforward – remain airborne, clear out Attack Drones (the only real threat aside from the Overseer's lasers, which are easily dodged), and once the area is secure, focus on the Overseer from above, using the shotgun to wear down its health until the boss eventually succumbs (the duration varies depending on the boss level – Gamma, Beta, or Alpha).

With careful play and strategic damage dealing, the Overseer will eventually fall, allowing you to solo the entire TEK Cave and Overseer boss in ARK Survival Ascended. The concluding step involves watching the credits roll as you ascend from the Island.

In summary, this provides a concise and comprehensive guide to soloing the TEK Cave and Overseer boss in ARK Survival Ascended. Credit for this strategy is attributed to the YouTube channel "Teachers Game Too." To see the strategy in action, refer to their full video on soloing the TEK Cave and Overseer boss. Additionally, explore our other guides on how to solo kill the Megapithecus, Broodmother, and Dragon bosses, as they serve as prerequisites for undertaking this final challenge.