For those who like the more creative elements ofArk: Survival Ascended, premium mods offer multiple unique ways to enjoy the game’s softer side. Building inArkis often an underappreciated and forgotten part of the game. Completing the main objectives of each map only requires a simple base that can provide shelter while sustaining the late-game crafting systems, but the structures provided for players can also be used to create breathtaking architectural masterpieces.
Numerous free mods add cosmetic changes and those are great to start with. However,many premium mods take this to another level. They bring high-quality and high-functioning assets that look professional. The price tag of the mods also guarantees that the mod is complete and will be updated, at some point, if the need arises. Though premium mods have not been without controversy, they are an intriguing idea to support the game and its wonderful community creators.
10Bring Horror To Life With Wicked Wardrobe
Created By TheNokosa
H&N Wicked Wardrobe, available fromTheNokosaon CurseForge, is a small and simple mod, but perfect for horror fans.Survivor-wise, players can choose from a variety of full-body or partial cosmetics that range from terrifying clowns to nostalgic pumpkin heads. Weapons also get into the mix, as the Sword, Pike, Sickle, and Spear can all become a Reaper Scythe. All of these cosmetics can be dyed in any color one desires.
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The dinosaur cosmetics of this mod are limited but creative options. Dodo’s receive a makeshift knight’s armor in the hope of preserving these hapless creatures. Meanwhile,the Pelagornis and Pteranodon are transformed into witches' brooms to let players fly away into the night. Perhaps there is a chance the dinosaur side of this mod can be expanded to create more horrifying prehistoric skins.
9Brick Structures Create A Homey Feeling
Created By OrionOfficial
Brick Structure Skins byOrionOfficialis the perfect mod for creating brick masterpieces. This mod adds every type of structure but is made of bright red bricks. With this,players can live in a sleek modern style while creating a sturdy base that could survive an attack from the majority of dinosaurs.
Each piece has also been optimized to deliver the expected quality from a premium mod without causing any technical issues.
Though small in size, the modpack has been optimized to be as smooth and simple as possible even without thebest settings to runAscendedfor performance.Every piece uses modular designs so they will seamlessly snap together like regularAscendedstructures. Each piece has also been optimized to deliver the expected quality from a premium mod without causing any technical issues.
8Create A Stone World With Amissa Premium
Created By klingerMartins
Amissa Premium Cosmetic Skins byklingerMartinsbrings all the wonderful structures and items from the base Amissa mod without the rest of the features. This is perfect for Vanilla worlds or playthroughs that plan to use multiple modpacks. An excellent example is using another ofArk’s best mods without worrying about Amissa clashing.
This mod is perfect for being able to cover a variety of themes.The beautifully crafted stone structures can immerse players in a fantasy world filled with dinosaurs, or take them back to ancient civilizations constantly creating new ideas. The bonus of this mod is that, since every base game structure has been remade, nothing has to seem out of place in comparison.
7Industrialize Ark: Survival Ascended
Created by SnowyTrain
With the help ofSnowyTrain’s Factory Structure Skins, the prehistoric world ofArkcan be turned into an efficient industry. SometimesArkcan look cluttered and have multiple different design eras all in one room, but this mod fixes that with a unified aesthetic.Every structure is turned into a high-quality steel factory piece that blends perfectly.
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Not only are building structures updated, but crafting stations and farming plots also receive reworks. This allows for bases to blend into a bustling industrial masterpiece. A good suggestion for mods to work alongside a pack like this is any type of mod that allows worker NPCs, making it a living factory that adds even more immersion.
6Live In Luxurious Arcadian Comfort
Created By Sandi_00
Arcadian Structure Skins bySandi_00allows players to create luxurious homes to live in comfort. This mod combines sleek modern designs with Asian influences to create beautiful structures.There are three sets of structures in the mod that each have a unique design to them, but also work together to create a diverse base.
Along with structures, Arcadian Structures offers a plethora of custom decorative items.
These custom items range from calming koi ponds and shiny brick paths to overgrown vines. The custom items give this mod an extra boost that sets it apart from regular cosmetic packs while not going overboard and ruining the feeling ofArk.
5Mighty Morphin Ark Rangers
Created By looknorthworld
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers cosmetic collaboration mod bylooknorthworldis amazing for its quality, but it’s not without its faults.This pack added five unique skins for dinosaurs, survivors, and weapons. Each of these, especially the Dinozords, looks amazing and captures the feeling of the beloved Power Rangers franchise. There are also five new emotes that match the transformation of each ranger.
However, this mod ended up feeling like amissed opportunity with a lackluster collaboration. While it is expected that there are limits, a mod like this should be held to a higher standard than pure cosmetic. At the very least, the Dinozords should have had some kind of extra power or transformation.There is a second collaboration pack planned, and hopefully, that one will enhance the experience more.
4Forge A Roman Arsenal
Created by RealJimmyBaguette
WithRealJimmyBaguette’s Cosmetics Of Ancient Rome,survivors can become Roman warriors as they fight for survival. All 30 cosmetics were hand-crafted by the mod creator and blend seamlessly into most character designs. This does come with a warning to not try any extreme proportions on characters. As a bonus, each one can also be dyed to create beautiful and eye-catching creations.
The majority of these cosmetics consist of armor and weapons.This lets survivors charge into battle as heavily armored front liners or maneuver the battlefield with swift armor focused on important spots. The regular gathering tools are also given an ancient look to further the experience of working in Ancient Rome.
3Turn Ark Into Ancient Rome
Roman Structure Skins byOrionOfficialis unmatched for turningArkinto a whole new world and goes perfectly with the aforementioned Cosmetics Of Ancient Rome.This mod has some of the most beautiful and optimized structures of any pack while working seamlessly. It even comes with an assortment of small decorative props to top off any designs.
This mod is one of the few that can truly changeArkenough to make it feel like an entirely different game without adding new content.
Each room can be expertly crafted with finely carved stone and decorated with beautiful marble structures.These range from the usual beams and statues to large intricate shrines to the gods. This mod is one of the few that can truly changeArkenough to make it feel like an entirely different game without adding new content.
2Become An Ark Super Soldier Of The Future
Created By GaiaStudios
Sci-Fi Soldier byGaiaStudiosis one of the most well-designed cosmetic packs and shows it clearly. This pack is amazing for Sci-Fi lovers who always wanted to bring that feeling intoArk. Tek gear comes close, but it lacks the finer polish that this mod can offer.Since these skins can be placed over active items, players reap the benefits of Tek gear with an improved look.
Sci-Fi Soldier comes with 40 cosmetic options that can each be customized.This includes a base set, four different camouflage variants, and various helmet designs. As a bonus, four custom weapon skins have been added to avoid any clashing with the armor from the standardArkarsenal.
1Ark Becomes The Quantum World Of Tomorrow
Created by Sandi_00
A roaring dinosaur with tek armor roaring and dinosaurs fighting in the background from Ark Survival Ascended.
Quantum Structure Skins bySandi_00is arguably the best cosmetic mod of all and possibly one of thebest mods in all ofArk: Survival Ascended. This pack adds a sleek futuristic set of structures that bringsArkinto a new age.The one downside is it is designed forAberration, due to its inherited traits of not requiring power and glowing in the dark.
Regardless of the map limitations, it is an excellent mod. The futuristic design fits perfectly into the Sci-FiAberrationand produces a look that no other mod can offer.The pack offers a base set to start with, and an upgraded variant that shows the in-lore progress of the technology. For those who like a more open design, there is also a laser fence set that couples security with a scientific design.
Overall,Ascendedis filled with cosmetic mod packs that change how the beloved franchise looks. Premium mods usually just have that little extra punch that sets them apart from free mods. That is not to take anything away from free mods that are often fantastic in their own right. However, for those who want a studio-like quality, these premium cosmetic mods forArk: Survival Ascendedare worth looking into.
