How to make cactus soup in Ark Survival Evolved mobile

Today, I want to share with you the guide for making Cactus Soup in Ark: Survival Evolved Ultimate Mobile Edition. In the game, Cactus Soup is an extremely practical dish, especially indispensable in hot desert terrain. It not only provides players with a large amount of hydration but also effectively reduces water consumption and enhances environmental adaptability, making it a powerful auxiliary tool for exploring harsh environments.

The starting point for making Cactus Soup is collecting basic materials, which requires preparing a bag of water, the core foundation for all cooking. In the desert map of the game, water resources are relatively scarce, so it is recommended that players carry enough water bags or canteens and replenish at oases or water sources. Without water, preparation cannot proceed, especially in high-temperature environments where water consumption increases significantly. Therefore, preparing water sources in advance is the first step in making Cactus Soup.

Next is berry collection. Cactus Soup requires 10 blue berries and 10 yellow berries, which can be easily obtained by harvesting bushes. When collecting berries, it is recommended to use creatures with high harvesting efficiency, such as Triceratops or Velociraptors, to quickly gather sufficient quantities. Additionally, 10 carrots are needed; carrots are planted crops, so players need to build farmland at their base, plant carrot seeds through an irrigation system, and wait for them to mature. If planting conditions are unavailable, try finding wild farmland on the map, though this requires some luck and exploration time.

The most critical material is cactus juice, requiring 30 units. Cactus juice can only be obtained by chopping cacti, which are distributed in desert environments, such as valleys or plains. When harvesting cacti, it is recommended to use tools like metal sickles or axes to improve efficiency. During the process of chopping cacti, be wary of lurking predators like Rock Drakes or Mantises, whose attacks may interrupt your harvesting rhythm. Therefore, it is best to bring a strong mount for protection. Once all materials are prepared, players need to cook in a cooking pot.

Place one bag of water, 10 blue berries, 10 yellow berries, 10 carrots, 2 jasmine berries, and 30 units of cactus juice into the cooking pot, and ignite the fuel (such as wood or thatch) to start cooking. Note that the cooking pot consumes fuel quickly, so prepare plenty of fuel to avoid failure due to extinguishing mid-cooking.

After completion, the Cactus Soup will appear in your inventory. This dish has significant effects: consuming it immediately restores 100 points of hydration and reduces water consumption by 50% for 10 minutes. Additionally, it provides 60 points of heat insulation, helping players explore hot areas for extended periods. More crucially, Cactus Soup can shorten the maximum detection distance for enemies to 12 meters, which is important for stealth or avoiding danger.