Can You Dye Your Hair in ARK? A Comprehensive Guide
Yes, absolutely! You can dye your hair in ARK: Survival Evolved. This feature allows players to personalize their survivor’s look beyond just character creation. The ability to change your hair color adds a significant layer of customization, letting you stand out in the wild landscapes of ARK. This isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about expressing yourself within the game’s rugged world.
How to Dye Your Hair in ARK
To dye your hair in ARK, you’ll need a few things:
- Scissors: These are essential for accessing the hair customization interface. You can unlock them at level 21 for 10 Engram Points.
- Dye: The specific color you desire will need to be crafted, which requires ingredients gathered in the game.
- Access the Haircut Screen: Equip your scissors and right-click (or use the appropriate button on your platform). This opens the hair customization screen.
- Apply the Dye: With dye in your inventory, you’ll be able to select and apply the desired color to your hair directly from this interface.
It’s important to note that you don’t dye your character’s skin; only the hair color is changed. It is a straightforward process that enhances your visual identity.
Different Dyes and How to Craft Them
ARK offers a diverse range of colors, each requiring specific ingredients that you’ll need to gather. Here are some examples of how to create common dyes:
- Blue Dye: Combine Azulberry, Charcoal, and Waterskin in a Cooking Pot.
- Purple Dye: Mix Azulberry, Tintoberry, Charcoal, and Waterskin in a Cooking Pot.
- Pink Dye: Create this color with Magenberry, Tintoberry, Stimberry, Gunpowder, and Water in a Cooking Pot.
- Cyan Dye: This vibrant shade comes from a mixture of Cianberry, Amarberry, Azulberry, Sparkpowder, and Water in a Cooking Pot.
- Navy Dye: Achieve this dark blue by combining Azulberry, Narcoberry, Sparkpowder, and Waterskin in a Cooking Pot.
Remember, to create any dye, you’ll need a Cooking Pot or Industrial Cooker, which function similarly to creating food. You will need to light a fire, but do not need engrams to create the dyes. Thatch is the preferred fuel as it does not produce charcoal, unlike wood, and does not need to be used in the dye itself.
Dyeing Process on ARK Mobile
The ability to dye hair isn’t limited to just the console and PC versions of ARK. ARK Mobile allows you to dye your hair as well. However, this is a bit more involved. It requires potent dust and amber. In total, you will need about 225 amber to acquire the dust to dye your hair. The amount of amber and dust you will need may be significant, but it allows the player to customize their character without permanently altering their skin color.
Beyond Hair Color: Other Dyeable Items
While this article focuses on hair, it’s important to remember that the dye system in ARK is quite comprehensive. Here’s a quick list of some of the things you can dye:
- Armor
- Saddles
- Creatures
- Weapons
- Buildings
- Structures
- Miscellaneous Items
This ability to color so many items enhances customization possibilities allowing players to match their tamed dinos to their outfit or even their buildings. To color an item, you simply drag the dye onto it in your inventory. Items that are able to be colored will be highlighted in blue as you drag the dye.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Dyeing Hair in ARK
Can I also style my hair in ARK?
Yes! In addition to dyeing your hair, you can also change the length and style. You’ll use the scissors for this purpose, right-clicking to bring up the styling options. However, new hairstyles have to be unlocked either by achieving a level or completing an achievement.
How do I unlock new hairstyles in ARK?
Different hairstyles are unlocked through various in-game achievements. For example, the Afro hairstyle is unlocked by completing the Beta Ascension Achievement. The dreadlocks hairstyle can be unlocked by completing the Alpha Ascension Achievement. And romantic hairstyles can be unlocked by completing the Map Maker Achievement.
What can I do with human hair in ARK?
Human hair is not just for styling; it can be used as a substitute for Pelt and Wool. This means you can use it to craft most of the items that require Pelt or Wool, with the notable exception of the Lance.
Is there a way to remove dye from my hair or items?
Unfortunately, there is no way to directly remove dye from hair once it’s applied; you must either re-dye it or use an Appearance Change Ticket. However, to remove dye from items and structures, you use soap.
Can I change my appearance entirely in ARK?
Yes, there is a way to completely change the look of your character. You can use an Appearance Change Ticket. It should be noted that those who have purchased a Primal Pass will be able to change their facial hair as well.
What do I do if I dyed my hair the wrong color?
If you accidentally dyed your hair the wrong color, simply dye it again with the correct color. There is no undo or reset button. You will need to use the appropriate dye to fix your color mishap.
How do I get blue-grey hair in ARK?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific dye for blue-grey hair in ARK. To achieve this look, you would need to attempt a blend of blue and grey dyes. The results will vary and may require some experimentation. Using a very light grey dye and a very light blue dye in rapid succession could achieve this effect.
How do I get grey hair from blue in ARK?
As mentioned in the section above, there is no way to directly remove the color from your hair. To change blue hair to grey, you will need to dye it grey; you might also have to use soap to remove the blue dye from the hair by using it on a helmet you are wearing and then taking it off and re-dying your hair.
Can I tame humans in ARK?
Yes, it is possible to tame humans, but it is a complicated process. You’ll need to find a human den, knock them out, drag their body to a cage, and then, when they wake up, intimidate them into submission.
Where do I find the ingredients for dye?
The ingredients for dyes can be found throughout the game world. Berries, like Azulberry, Tintoberry, Cianberry, Amarberry, Magenberry, and Narcoberry, are collected from bushes. Charcoal is made by burning wood in a campfire or forge, while sparkpowder can be made in a mortar and pestle, using flint and stone.
What’s the most effective fuel to make dye?
Thatch is the preferred fuel for dye creation since it doesn’t produce Charcoal like Wood does and is not required in some dyes, such as Sparkpowder.
Do I need to unlock dyes with engrams?
No, you do not need engrams to create dyes. You just need the appropriate cooking station and the proper ingredients.
How do I use dye on items?
To color your items, drag the dye over the item you wish to color in your inventory. If the item can be dyed, it will be highlighted in blue.
Can I dye multiple items at once?
You cannot dye multiple items at once. You must dye each individual item by dragging the dye onto the desired item.
Is there a limit to the number of times I can dye my hair?
There is no limit to the number of times you can dye your hair. As long as you have scissors to get into the customization screen, you can change your color as often as you wish.
By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll be able to fully customize your survivor’s appearance in ARK. Whether it’s a new hair color, a different style, or even a dye for your favorite mount, the options are plentiful and provide endless hours of personalized fun.