How To Craft A Chainsaw In ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth

Now that ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth has been released, numerous unique and DLC-exclusive weapons have become accessible for players to experiment with. Among them is the Chainsaw, a tool that lives up to its name but also boasts additional features worth noting.

If you're aiming to acquire this weapon or are interested in understanding its advantages for yourself, continue reading. Below, we'll outline the crafting process for the Chainsaw and explore its diverse applications in ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth.

How To Craft The Chainsaw In ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth

The chainsaw is a melee-style weapon in Scorched Earth that functions not only as a decent weapon but also excels in agriculture and resource collection (more on that later). Before we delve into its various uses, let's first discuss how you can craft one for yourself.

To craft the chainsaw, you'll need access to a structure such as a Fabricator or Tek Replicator, as they are the only structures that allow you to craft it at the time of writing. Once you have access to either of these crafting stations, you can utilize the following materials to craft the chainsaw:

• 75 × Polymer, Organic Polymer, or Corrupted Nodule
• 50 × Cementing Paste or Achatina Paste
• 50 × Metal Ingot or Scrap Metal Ingot
• 25 × Electronics

Now that you know the crafting recipe for the chainsaw and the required items, let's explore its uses in the game, which are more versatile than they initially appear.

How To Use the Chainsaw In Scorched Earth

As a weapon, the chainsaw deals 14 melee damage at the base and inflicts torpor while damaging a target. Melee damage affects the DPS of a chainsaw and is more efficient at destroying stone structures than metal tools.

Moving on to the agricultural and resource harvesting features that the chainsaw offers, it excels at harvesting large quantities of resources from various objects. For example, while a Mantis typically yields 0-16 Organic Polymer when harvested with normal tools, it can provide around 30+ depending on the quality of the chainsaw.

Below is a quick list of the resources that yield better quantities when harvested with a chainsaw:

• Wood
• Tree Sap
• Hide
• Bio Toxin
• Cactus Sap
• Organic Polymer
• Raw Mutton
• Oil
• Electronics
• Scrap Metal
• Raw Prime Meat
• Element Dust
• Raw Meat
• Chitin or Keratin
• Corrupted Nodule
• Black Pearl
• Thatch
• AnglerGel

However, there are a few drawbacks to consider when using the chainsaw. Firstly, higher-quality chainsaws are expensive to repair. You can somewhat offset the Polymer costs by using Organic Polymer, but ensure you harvest enough with your chainsaw before it breaks.

Additionally, the chainsaw is incapable of functioning underwater, similar to a firearm. As a result, farming deep-sea resources and creatures can be challenging due to their spawn locations. Nonetheless, this limitation can be worked around and doesn't diminish the massive value the chainsaw holds for terrestrial usage on land.

In conclusion, we've provided a comprehensive breakdown of how to craft and use the chainsaw in Scorched Earth. As always, make sure to check out our dedicated ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth section here for the latest guides, news, and much more.