What raw materials do you need for Manganese in ARK: Survival Ascended?

You need 1× Manganese for one Manganese (default recipe, quality 1).

What is Manganese used for in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Manganese is used to craft items including Hardened Steel Ingot, Tek Floating Foundation, Tek Triangle Floating Foundation, and Thalassian Ammo.

Raw material

Manganese

Gathered or found — no craft recipe

Quick answer

Manganese in ARK: Survival Ascended is gathered or found — it has no craft recipe.

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Used to craft

Other recipes that use Manganese as an ingredient.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get Manganese in ARK: Survival Ascended?: Manganese in ARK: Survival Ascended is gathered or found — it has no craft recipe.
What raw materials do you need for Manganese in ARK: Survival Ascended?: You need 1× Manganese for one Manganese (default recipe, quality 1).
What is Manganese used for in ARK: Survival Ascended?: Manganese is used to craft items including Hardened Steel Ingot, Tek Floating Foundation, Tek Triangle Floating Foundation, and Thalassian Ammo.