Here are some of the best, above-ground metal locations on the Lost Island map. At some of these spots, you will also find lots of obsidian and crystal. Metal seems to be more widely spread out on the Lost Island map, than some of the other Ark Survival Evolved worlds. These coordinates have been updated since the patch that made the GPS useless!
Lat Long
23.4 44.1 - not in video, great spot & crystal 20.5 51.6 - not in video 61.2 60.5 41.1 54.4 48.6 75.9 23.5 77.2 26.2 60.2 33.0 66.4 22.9 21.2 73.0 29.0 to 70.7 26.0 87.9 70.6 92.5 70.4 to 91.7 71.9 89.8 79.0
Location of metal nodes in the Lost Island - Ark Survival Evolved
Ragnarok has some
great features, and some great resources to harvest.Here and in the accompanying video we look at
the locations of the metal, crystal, oil, and obsidian resources on the Ragnarok
Ark Survival Evolved Map.The video and
post cover most of the major deposits.If you have a favorite spot I didn’t mention, put it in the comments. I finally made a part 2 video as well that covers a few spots I missed in the first one. It includes maybe the best spot for metal on the map. That part of the map was not there when I made the first video.
Huge metal deposits the Bone Islands.The perfect place to set up a metal farm operation
Lat 14.9 Long 40.6
Huge crystal deposits in the Cursed
Plains
Lat 32.3 Long 56.1
Obsidian next to the crystal deposits
above
Lat 31.3 Long 55.1
Sulfur and Obsidian in the Volcano
Lat 23.3 Long 62.7
Wyvern Trench (north end) Lat 21.2 Long 68.3
Little
hidden crystal cave in Highland
Lat 19.9 Long 78.1
Redwood base
and metal
Lat 41.1 Long 68.7
Highland
Gardens – Savoroot and Rockarrot
Lat 17 Long 77 (around this
area)
Beached “Whales”
oil, spoiled meat, keratin, hide
Lat 15.3 Long 69.1 - The just added more Lat 14.6 Lon 75.6
Ice Cave – Huge oil deposits plus crystal and
organic polymer
It can be a little difficult to find some of the resources (oil, silica pearls, and obsidian) at first on the Center Map DLC of Ark Survival Evolved. Oil and silica pearls can be found most anywhere in low amounts in trilobites, those weird crustatitions found on beaches and the bottom of the sea. The amount you get in trilobites is pretty low and they are surprisingly difficult to kill. The amounts are suitable for a couple of gallons of gas or a couple of electronics, but if need more than that, you are going to need a better source. Oil and silica pearls can also be found on the bottom of the ocean, usually very deep. This article and video will show you where to find resources you don't have to dive very deep to get.
Batman Island is a really cool feature of the center map. It looks cool and has the best obsidian deposits on the map. In addition to the obsidian there is also a ton of metal and a good amount of crystal. Those two resources are pretty easy to come by in other places though. In order to get some obsidian you are going to need at least a raft to get there. The bottom tier of the island can be walked up from the raft and into the mouth. There is a small amount of obsidian their for the taking. I've only encountered a few bats there, so it is relatively safe. I believe the next tier of the island is only accessible with a flyer and it as well as the very top holds the most obsidian. It is easy to weigh down and Argentavis with the amount found on the top two tiers. There are a few more bad guys to deal with there, so be prepared for Titian Boas, Arthropluera, Spiders, Scorpions etc., but it isn't too terrible.
Lava Island
At the top of the volcanoes, there is some obsidian and lots of metal, but it is a dangerous place. The few ponds on the island have quite a lot of silica pearls and some oil but are filled with Mega Piranha. The shore of the pond also has pretty much every terrible creature waiting to gobble you up. If you have friends with you or just want the challenge, it can be a good place to get pearls and oil. I tried it and lived, but I won't ever do it again. Penguin Pond/Iceberg Lake
Way on the eastern side of the map, below the snowy mountain and right next to the obelisk, is a lake with a river flowing out of it. In the middle of that lake is a big iceberg. The iceberg has a small population of, Kairuku (penguins), which are a good source of organic polymer. The iceberg is also dotted with oil and metal nodes. The iceberg is a fairly peaceful place most of the time, but Spinos can and do visit the levels, even with the lake. Snowy Mountain North and South
The snowy mountain tops are loaded with oil and metal nodes for the taking. These are probably the only nodes that can be reached without swimming and flying. If you chase oil resources here bring your fur armor to protect you from the cold. There are also plenty of dire wolves to ruin your day, so keep your eyes peeled; this is still Ark Survival Evolved.
