Welcome to Wizardry 101 Explorers!

You’ve conquered the Swamps and Deserts of PixARK, and now you are ready to step into the Magic Forest. Here is what you need and what you need to know about learning magic.

Step 1. Be Level 30

The Magic Skill Engrams begin to open up at level 30, allowing you to craft a Magic Workbench, Inscription Book, and Wood Wand.

Step 2. Find a Magic Forest



The materials you need to become a powerful wizard can only be found in the Magical Forest. Be sure to bring at least stone tools, as attempting to gather the necessary materials with anything less may result in less than ideal results.

Step 3. Farm! Craft!

Gather all things magical. Chop down trees, pick up grass, and mine dirt. Everything gathered in the Magic Forest has magic properties you will need in order to craft magical tools and structures. First, you will want to craft a Magic Workbench.



You can also craft a Wood Wand straight from your inventory, which will allow you to gather up Magic Stone resources.

Step 4. Reach level 35

Once you reach level 35, you are ready to become an apprentice wizard. Use your Magic Workbench to craft an Alchemy Stove, which allows you to refine Magic Stones you gather into Magic Stone Essence.



Craft an Apprentice Wand from the Magic Workbench and infuse it with Essence to cast offensive spells.



And that’s it! Class is dismissed; we hope to see you next semester in Wizardry 201: Rings Of Power and What Not To Do. Keep an eye out for more news and articles!

Version 1.8

4/12/18 - 2 AM Pacific Time

Hello Hello Adventurer! We got another round of bug fixes and updates for you! Again, thank you for your feedback over the last few days, we still have some outstanding issues we are trying to resolve. In the mean time, let us know how you feed about the new server type: Chaos Server!

Added Non-Dedicated Servers

New server type, Chaos Servers. Launch time to be announced!

Added French localization. Needs community improvement!

Added difficulty ranking to creatures in the world, visible when you highlight a creature.
Increased tame limit from 25 to 35.
Optimized Relic Boss drop tables. Will no longer drop lower quality items.

Fixed Water Magic damage on metal tier and above structures.
Fixed the ability to construct outside world boundies.
Fixed issue where taming progression could not be saved
Fixed enchanted rocket launcher's damage.
Fixed magical bullet's damage to structures.
Fixed Water magic's damage to certain structures pieces.
Fixed creature's chance to glitch through structures and damage structures inside houses.
Fixed a situation where flow of water will cause player to get stuck in the structure
Fixed ability for Bone Steel sword to damage bronze structures.
Fixed gun's irregular melee damage.
Fixed whistle sounds.
Fixed various issues with saddles not properly displaying the correct model.
Fixed magic shield's vfx not displaying properly.
Tuned Ice Boss skills.
Fixed some platform saddle icons not displaying proper information.
Fixed grapple hook's sound effect.
Fixed sound effect of stunned creatures.
Fixed carbonemy animation when being attacked.
Fixed darkwood table's receipe issue.
Fixed issue with electric prod not losing durability.
Fixed issue with Behemoth draw bridge sometimes not properly functioning.
Fixed issue with Shining Wand not being able to collect blocks.
Fixed issue with display data on scanning between owners of tames.

Hello Explorers, and welcome to Explorer’s Guide to Pixark Creatures #2!

Today were taking a look at some of the desert creatures you’ll encounter in PixARK

Terror Bird


The Terror Bird is a fast, aggressive creature with a ferocious bite. You can try to run, but chances are you won't get far. The Terror Birds wings may not seem mighty, but it allows this bird of prey to leap longer distances than one might think. This makes the Terror Bird a good tame for scouting if you can capture one.

Dung Beetle


Dung beetles are small but deadly. Once they’ve noticed you they will begin to use their circling tactic and then strike. If a Dung Beetle bites you too many times your torpor will increase. If it is raised too high, it will leave you in an unconscious state! Be careful if you fight a Dung Beetle, these nasty bugs will alert nearby beetles causing a swarm before you can react.

Emperor Scorpion


Like the Terror Bird, the Emperor Scorpion is also an aggressive creature. They may not have the speed of a Terror Bird, but they are much harder to kill in combat. Watch out for their deadly pinchers and stinger! If hit to many times, you will be poisoned and your torpor will slowly increase which will leave you in an unconscious state.

The desert climate can be a super scorcher, so be sure to stay hydrated out there! Keep an eye out for more Explorers Guide to PixARK articles.

Hello Explorers, and welcome to Explorer’s Guide to Pixark Creatures #2!

Today were taking a look at some of the desert creatures you’ll encounter in PixARK

Terror Bird


The Terror Bird is a fast, aggressive creature with a ferocious bite. You can try to run, but chances are you won't get far. The Terror Birds wings may not seem mighty, but it allows this bird of prey to leap longer distances than one might think. This makes the Terror Bird a good tame for scouting if you can capture one.

Dung Beetle


Dung beetles are small but deadly. Once they’ve noticed you they will begin to use their circling tactic and then strike. If a Dung Beetle bites you too many times your torpor will increase. If it is raised too high, it will leave you in an unconscious state! Be careful if you fight a Dung Beetle, these nasty bugs will alert nearby beetles causing a swarm before you can react.

Emperor Scorpion


Like the Terror Bird, the Emperor Scorpion is also an aggressive creature. They may not have the speed of a Terror Bird, but they are much harder to kill in combat. Watch out for their deadly pinchers and stinger! If hit to many times, you will be poisoned and your torpor will slowly increase which will leave you in an unconscious state.

The desert climate can be a super scorcher, so be sure to stay hydrated out there! Keep an eye out for more Explorers Guide to PixARK articles.

Version 1.7

4/6/18 - 02:00 AM Pacific Time

Dear Explorers, we're working on improving the game play experience based on feedback from the community. We are still working on lots of fixes and will be optimizing the experience overall. Hang tight!

Added German language setting. Needs community improvement.
Made stronger scroll summoned Zombies, Skeletons and Plague effects.
Adjusted Player vs Player melee effectiveness.
Added respawn option in ESC menu.
Can now see creature level via creature scanner.
Spring Chitin Shoes reduce fall damage now.
Smoke from the Smelter has been reduced in height it rises.

Fixed
Resolved issue with rocket launcher's damage value not being correct.
Resolved issue with wild mushroom's damage value not being correct.
Resolved issue with items not decaying properly in workstations.
Resolved issue with item loss when dying on a mount.
Resolved issue with industrial smelter placement.
Resolved issue with Steam Achievements
Resolved issue with Soil Privilege Marker upper limits calculation.
Resolved issue with Spring Chitin Shoes unable to be created on the fabricator.
Resolved issue with characters being stuck in terrain sometimes.
Resolved issue with the Copper Kettle unable to be used water tap.
Resolved shining wand effect issue.

Version 1.7

4/6/18 - 02:00 AM Pacific Time

Dear Explorers, we're working on improving the game play experience based on feedback from the community. We are still working on lots of fixes and will be optimizing the experience overall. Hang tight!

Added German language setting. Needs community improvement.
Made stronger scroll summoned Zombies, Skeletons and Plague effects.
Adjusted Player vs Player melee effectiveness.
Added respawn option in ESC menu.
Can now see creature level via creature scanner.
Spring Chitin Shoes reduce fall damage now.
Smoke from the Smelter has been reduced in height it rises.

Fixed
Resolved issue with rocket launcher's damage value not being correct.
Resolved issue with wild mushroom's damage value not being correct.
Resolved issue with items not decaying properly in workstations.
Resolved issue with item loss when dying on a mount.
Resolved issue with industrial smelter placement.
Resolved issue with Steam Achievements
Resolved issue with Soil Privilege Marker upper limits calculation.
Resolved issue with Spring Chitin Shoes unable to be created on the fabricator.
Resolved issue with characters being stuck in terrain sometimes.
Resolved issue with the Copper Kettle unable to be used water tap.
Resolved shining wand effect issue.

Hello Explorers!

PixARK released into Early Access last week with a bang, and we’d like to thank everyone for the massive support that we’ve gotten since then. Now that all of our Explorers have been able to get out into the ARK, we feel it’s time for our very first PixARK Community Event! We’ll be having these events regularly, and each event will have different requirements for participation.

For this event, we’re looking for Explorers to show us the most daring adventure they’ve had, with their closest portable friend! Submit a screenshot or GIF of your Explorer in either a dangerous or scenic location with a shoulder tame that is either keeping your company or providing moral support. All submissions should be sent to:

pixark.community@snailgamesusa.com

Please include your *full* server name, the region and the number if you’re on an official server, as well as a link to your Steam profile along with your submission.

• This community event will start today, Thursday, 4/5, and go until Friday, 4/13.
  
• Three winners will be chosen by the PixARK Community Team, and one winner will be chosen by the community!
  
• A community vote will be held on Steam Monday, 4/16.
  
• All four winners will be announced on Tuesday, 4/17 on Steam.
  
• Each winner will be provided an additional PixARK Steam Game Key!

We’re really excited to see all of the amazing locations, and daring situations that each Explorer has found themselves in recently. Any additional questions or concerns about the event can be sent to the same submissions email posted above! Good luck Explorers!

-PixARK Community Team

Hello Explorers!

PixARK released into Early Access last week with a bang, and we’d like to thank everyone for the massive support that we’ve gotten since then. Now that all of our Explorers have been able to get out into the ARK, we feel it’s time for our very first PixARK Community Event! We’ll be having these events regularly, and each event will have different requirements for participation.

For this event, we’re looking for Explorers to show us the most daring adventure they’ve had, with their closest portable friend! Submit a screenshot or GIF of your Explorer in either a dangerous or scenic location with a shoulder tame that is either keeping your company or providing moral support. All submissions should be sent to:

pixark.community@snailgamesusa.com

Please include your *full* server name, the region and the number if you’re on an official server, as well as a link to your Steam profile along with your submission.

• This community event will start today, Thursday, 4/5, and go until Friday, 4/13.
  
• Three winners will be chosen by the PixARK Community Team, and one winner will be chosen by the community!
  
• A community vote will be held on Steam Monday, 4/16.
  
• All four winners will be announced on Tuesday, 4/17 on Steam.
  
• Each winner will be provided an additional PixARK Steam Game Key!

We’re really excited to see all of the amazing locations, and daring situations that each Explorer has found themselves in recently. Any additional questions or concerns about the event can be sent to the same submissions email posted above! Good luck Explorers!

-PixARK Community Team