How To Get Fiber in ARK

Fiber in ARK: Survival Evolved

In ARK: ARK Survival Evolved servers, fiber is one of the most essential resources. Whether you're crafting tools, building shelters, or making armor, you'll constantly need a steady supply. If you're wondering how to collect fiber efficiently, this guide will walk you through all the best methods—from manual gathering to using powerful dinosaurs.

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Getting Fiber by Hand

When you first start playing, the easiest way to collect fiber is by picking it by hand from plants. Just walk up to a bush and press the interaction button (default: ‘E’ on PC). As a bonus, you’ll also gather berries, which are useful for taming dinosaurs and keeping yourself fed.

While this method is great for beginners, it's far from the fastest. If you plan to build bigger structures or craft advanced gear, you’ll need a more efficient way to gather fiber.

Using the Metal Sickle

As you progress in the game and unlock better tools, crafting a Metal Sickle will make fiber collection much easier. This tool dramatically increases the amount of fiber you get from plants, making it a must-have for serious survivors.

How to Craft a Metal Sickle

To craft a Metal Sickle, you'll need:

• 18 Metal Ingots
• 4 Wood
• 16 Hide

You can craft it at a Smithy once you’ve gathered the materials. Once equipped, you’ll notice a huge improvement in fiber collection speed compared to picking by hand.

Taming Dinosaurs for Automatic Fiber Collection

If you really want to maximize your fiber farming, taming the right creatures is the way to go. Some dinosaurs have natural abilities that allow them to harvest fiber much more efficiently than tools.

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Best Dinosaurs for Fiber Gathering

• Gigantopithecus – This large ape can be set to wander, meaning it will automatically gather fiber without you having to do anything. Perfect for setting up passive fiber farming.

• Dire Bear – Not only is this bear great for fiber gathering, but it’s also a powerful mount for both combat and exploration.

• Therizinosaur – Known as one of the most versatile dinosaurs in the game, this creature has a special "tickle" attack that can harvest a massive amount of fiber from plants.

Using these creatures will drastically reduce the time spent gathering fiber manually, freeing you up to focus on building, taming, and exploring.

What Fiber is Used For

Fiber is an essential ingredient in a wide range of crafting recipes, including:

• Armor – Most armor sets, including Cloth, Hide, and Ghillie, require fiber to craft.
• Structures – Many thatch and wooden buildings use fiber as a binding material.
• Weapons & Tools – Essential items like bows, spears, slingshots, and arrows require fiber.
• Other Useful Items – Beds, traps, and various survival tools all depend on fiber.

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