How to Regain Consciousness in Ark: A Survivor’s Guide

So, you’ve been knocked out cold in Ark: Survival Evolved. Whether it’s a lucky tranq arrow from a rival tribe or a face-to-face encounter with a Pulmonoscorpius, waking up is your immediate priority. The key to regaining consciousness in Ark revolves around managing your Torpidity. This guide will tell you all you need to know about escaping the clutches of unconsciousness and getting back to surviving.

The core mechanic is simple: your Torpidity meter needs to decrease to zero. This meter, indicated by the star icon, fills up when you’re subjected to effects that induce torpor, like tranquilizer weapons or the venom of certain creatures. The rate at which this meter decreases is influenced by several factors, but the simplest way to expedite the process is by consuming Stimberries or Stimulants. Stimberries offer a small, immediate reduction in torpor, while Stimulants provide a larger, more sustained effect. Keep in mind that while stimulants quickly reduce torpor, they can also deplete your hydration more quickly. Carry both options to be prepared for the situation!

Understanding Torpidity and Unconsciousness

Before diving deeper into the methods of waking up, it’s crucial to understand what Torpidity represents. Think of it as a measure of fatigue and weariness. When your Torpidity reaches 50% of your health, you become unconscious. This renders you completely vulnerable. Other players (or opportunistic dinosaurs) can move you around, steal your items, force-feed you more narcotics to prolong your unconsciousness, or even worse, kill you. Therefore, preventing yourself from falling unconscious in the first place is always the best strategy.

Preventing Unconsciousness

Here are key steps to minimize the chance of being knocked unconscious:

• Be Aware of Your Surroundings: This is paramount. Knowing the dangers of your environment and the creatures that inhabit it is crucial.

• Carry Stimberries or Stimulants: Always have a stash of these on your hotbar for quick access.

• Fortitude: Leveling up your Fortitude stat reduces the amount of Torpor inflicted by attacks and increases your resistance to environmental effects, including cold and heat.

• Armor: Wearing appropriate armor can mitigate the impact of Torpor-inducing attacks.

Waking Up: Step-by-Step

Here’s the breakdown of what to do when you find yourself staring at the respawn screen:

1. Assess the Situation: Once unconscious, you can’t do anything. When you are about to wake, quickly check your Torpidity level. Are there any immediate threats nearby?

2. Consume Stimberries/Stimulants: If your Torpidity is still high upon waking up, immediately use Stimberries or Stimulants to keep it from rising again.

3. Re-Equip and Escape: Assuming you haven’t been looted, re-equip your gear and move to a safer location. If you have been looted, prepare to defend yourself with whatever you have left or find a place to hide.

4. Prepare for the Future: Re-stock your Stimberries/Stimulants and reassess your strategy to avoid similar situations in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Unconsciousness in Ark

How can I increase the unconscious time of a creature I’m taming?

Once you’ve knocked out a creature for taming, use Narcoberries or, more effectively, Narcotics to keep their Torpor high. Open the creature’s inventory and transfer the Narcoberries or Narcotics. The creature will automatically consume them to raise its Torpor. Keep an eye on the Torpor level and feed them as needed.

What happens if a dino wakes up while I’m taming it?

If a dinosaur wakes up during the taming process, the taming progress resets to zero. All the resources you’ve used will be lost, and you’ll have to start over. This is why maintaining a high Torpor level is critical.

Can other players force-feed me Narcotics while I’m unconscious?

Yes. This is a common tactic used by other players to keep you unconscious longer, making you an easy target for looting or even killing. That’s why avoiding unconsciousness in the first place is so important.

What is the command to wake up a player in Ark?

The admin command to wake up a player is Exec SetSleeping false, where false indicates waking the player. The command to put a player to sleep is Exec SetSleeping true.

How long does it take to wake up from unconsciousness naturally?

The time it takes to wake up depends on your Fortitude stat and the amount of Torpor you’ve accumulated. A higher Fortitude will decrease Torpor faster. The higher your Torpidity is when knocked out, the longer it will take to wake.

What weapons can knock me out in Ark?

A variety of weapons inflict Torpor, including Tranq Arrows, Tranq Darts, the Pulmonoscorpius, Electrocution (Shocking Tranq Darts), and even your fists. Be wary of creatures like the Cnidaria (jellyfish), Titanoboa, and Scorpions, which can also inflict Torpor through their attacks.

What is the difference between Stimberries and Stimulants?

Stimberries provide a small, immediate reduction in Torpor. Stimulants provide a larger, more sustained reduction, but dehydrate you faster. Stimulants are crafted from Stimberries and Gunpowder in a Mortar and Pestle or Chemistry Bench.

Does sleeping in Ark pass time and help me regain consciousness faster?

While sleeping in single-player can pass time, you cannot sleep in multiplayer. And sleeping will not help you regain consciousness faster.

What does the skull icon mean in Ark?

The skull icon indicates that you are poisoned and your Torpor level is increasing. Immediately eat Stimberries or Stimulants to counteract the poison’s effect.

How does cold or heat affect my Torpor?

Extreme temperatures can affect your Torpor. Being too cold can increase your Torpor, while being too hot can dehydrate you, making you more vulnerable. Dress accordingly for the environment.

Can I build defenses to prevent being knocked out while taming?

Yes, building a secure enclosure around a knocked-out creature is a wise strategy. This will protect it from other players and wild dinosaurs.

What does the snowflake icon mean in Ark?

The snowflake icon indicates that you are cold. If you get too cold, your Torpor may start to rise. Wear warmer clothing or find a heat source to combat this.

How does Fortitude affect Torpor?

A higher Fortitude stat significantly reduces the amount of Torpor inflicted by attacks and increases your resistance to environmental effects. It’s a crucial stat for any serious survivor.

Does armor reduce Torpor?

Yes, armor can mitigate the amount of Torpor inflicted by attacks. Higher quality and more protective armor will generally provide better resistance.

Where can I learn more about the mechanics of Ark: Survival Evolved?

You can delve deeper into the game’s intricacies, explore its educational potential, and discover how games can be powerful learning tools at the Games Learning Society website: GamesLearningSociety.org.