As if dinosaurs were not enough, ARK has elements that work against you. That's especially true in a desert, where the risk of hyperthermia is real. Luckily, there are several ways to deal with heat stroke in ARK Scorched Earth Ascended successfully.
Best ways to avoid heat stroke in ARK Scorched Earth Ascended
Hyperthermia can be problematic if you're walking around during the day in the ARK Scorched Earth desert map. I was surprised by the realism in this game (if we put dinosaurs trying to eat me aside). The best way to avoid heat stroke is to take off your armor. That is especially true for those bulky Metal and Tek ones, as it can be very hot wearing a shiny helmet. You'll notice that as soon as you equip an armor, a hyperthermia status icon will appear on the right side of the screen. But this alone will not remove the too-hot-to-handle status effect.
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How to lower hyperthermia level in ARK Scorched Earth Ascended
Take a bath to cure hyperthermia in ARK Scorched Earth Ascended. While that sounds simple, swimming in the middle of the desert can be challenging. In that case, look for the oasis near the Red Obelisk, at coordinates latitude: 71.9 and longitude: 39 (see the map below); visit several smaller oases where you can drink water, and swim in the river passing through the center of the map.
How to avoid heat stroke in ARK Scorched Earth Ascended
The best way to explore a desert map in ARK Scorched Earth Ascended is to visit a hidden cave introduced in this DLC. The temperature in the cave is significantly lower than on a surface, so you'll have no issues with overheating. To enter, head to the big oasis near the Red Obelisk (mentioned above). From here, you must find a secret entrance. You'll find it in no time if you follow our step-by-step instructions on the hidden Oasis cave location in ARK Scorched Earth Ascended.
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