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ARK: Survival Ascended - Top 10 Base Locations on Lost Colony
This guide shows the top 10 base locations on the Lost Colony map of ARK: Survival Ascended, including coordinates and important resources for solo, PvE, PvP, and Alpha tribes.
1. 🗺️ Introduction to the best base locations on the Lost Colony map
- ✅ The guide shows the top 10 base locations on the new Ark Survival Ascended Lost Colony map.
- ✅ Map and GPS coordinates as well as reference points are provided to make it easier to find the locations.
- ✅ Various locations are presented, from solo starter bases to bases for large alpha tribes.
- ✅ Both beautiful building sites for ambitious builders and the best PvE base locations for resources are shown.
- ✅ Unraidable PvP base locations and hidden ratholes on the map are also presented.
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1. 🗺️ Introduction to the best base locations on the Lost Colony map
- ✅ The guide shows the top 10 base locations on the new Ark Survival Ascended Lost Colony map.
- ✅ Map and GPS coordinates as well as reference points are provided to make it easier to find the locations.
- ✅ Various locations are presented, from solo starter bases to bases for large alpha tribes.
- ✅ Both beautiful building sites for ambitious builders and the best PvE base locations for resources are shown.
- ✅ Unraidable PvP base locations and hidden ratholes on the map are also presented.
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2. Glow Cave: A safe and resource-rich cave 💎
- ✅ The Glow Cave is a safe and huge base location with many resources.
- ✅ No dangerous creatures spawn inside.
- ✅ The cave is rich in silica pearls, obsidian and crystals.
- ✅ There are metal deposits outside the entrances.
- ✅ There are two main entrances, making it potentially suitable as an Alpha PvP base location.
- ✅ There is a hidden cave under a bridge with a temperature of 55°F (approx. 13°C).
- ✅ Coordinates:
- Bridge with hidden area: 16.1, 9.6
- Obvious entrance: 17.5, 13.2
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3. Plateau in the South Tundra: The best starting point 🏜️
- ✅ The plateau in the South Tundra is the best starting point on Lost Colony.
- ✅ The area is warm and offers a water source.
- ✅ Cliffs protect against raptors, a wall in one place is sufficient.
- ✅ Resources such as obsidian, crystal and sulfur are available nearby.
- ✅ There are metal deposits on a nearby ridge.
- ✅ Dimetradons can be used as portable air conditioners.
- ✅ Plant X seeds are nearby and can be converted into organic turrets.
- ✅ Coordinates: 89.8, 5.1
- ✅ A small, walled plateau nearby (88.3, 3.6) offers immediate protection.
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4. Alpha Grotto: Ideal for large PvE tribes 🏞️
- ✅ The Alpha Grotto is an ideal base location for large PvE tribes.
- ✅ The area is almost completely flat and no dangerous creatures spawn.
- ✅ A cave with a waterfall offers silica pearls and obsidian.
- ✅ Metal and crystal are also available.
- ✅ Coordinates: 9.6, 37.8
- ✅ There are many buildings in the area that can be used for base construction.
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5. Armpit Rathole: Hidden PvP paradise with metal deposits 🪨
- ✅ The Armpit Rathole is a hidden and strong rathole for PvP.
- ✅ A long tunnel offers plenty of space for base construction and turrets.
- ✅ A water source is available.
- ✅ The tunnel is rich in metal deposits.
- ✅ Desmotus spawn nearby, which is useful for PvP players.
- ✅ Coordinates:
- Statue at the Armpit: 15, 26.8
- Cave entrance: 16.3, 5.6
- Second cave entrance (bridge): 18.2, 2.3
- ✅ Due to the security and metal deposits, the location is also suitable for PvE.
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6. Builder Waterfalls: Breathtaking views for builders 🏰
- ✅ The Builder Waterfalls offer breathtaking views and are ideal for base construction.
- ✅ A flat structure allows the construction of a large castle with waterfalls.
- ✅ Coordinates: 76.6, 23.2
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7. Blue Massive Cave: Potential Loot Cave with resources 💎
- ✅ The Blue Massive Cave is surrounded by cliffs and is located in an underground cave.
- ✅ There is water and it is warm.
- ✅ Metal is available at the bottom of the waterfall.
- ✅ It is unclear whether it is a loot cave, but there are dangerous creatures.
- ✅ Entrance coordinates: 2.9, 26.7 (blue, glowing crystals)
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8. Alpha Falls and Lodge: Building with a view and resources 🏞️
- ✅ The Alpha Falls and Lodge offer a breathtaking building site with waterfalls.
- ✅ A large castle is available, and the courtyard also offers plenty of space for building.
- ✅ Bridges can be built on and allow expansion on different levels.
- ✅ Good resources are available nearby.
- ✅ Coordinates: 73.3, 34.1
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9. Massive Loot Cave: Huge, warm cave with resources and loot 💎
- ✅ The entrance to the Massive Loot Cave is marked by glowing, pink crystals.
- ✅ The cave is huge and warm.
- ✅ Flyers can be used.
- ✅ Desmotus spawn in the depths.
- ✅ It is technically a loot cave with loot drops.
- ✅ Metal, crystal and silica pearls are available.
- ✅ Coordinates:
- Entrance: 38.8, 20.5
- Second entrance (closer to the city): 58.1, 28.4 (large building with fires)
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10. Unraidable PvP Rathole: Almost indestructible hideout 🛡️
- ✅ This rathole is almost unraidable.
- ✅ It offers plenty of space to spread out.
- ✅ The only entrance is a tiny crack on a high cliff.
- ✅ The entrance is difficult to find as it is located on the edge of the world border.
- ✅ Entrance coordinates: 3.4, 30.9
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11. The City: Building in and around a unique environment 🏙️
- ✅ You can build in and around the city.
- ✅ Some structures only require a gate to build.
- ✅ The experience is different from typical Ark, as the guards don't attack unless you attack them.
- ✅ A water source is available in the courtyard (46, 53.9).
- ✅ Large bridges offer flat, buildable areas.
- ✅ Bridge coordinates: 41.3, 40.8
- ✅ A small PvP rathole is located below a statue near the bridge.
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12. Outlook on further guides and community interaction 📢
- ✅ Further guides focusing on PvP or PvE base locations will follow.
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- ✅ Viewers are asked to share their favorite base locations in the comments.