ArthroGuard: Acid Protection adds a simple, lightweight solution to one of ARK’s most frustrating mechanics — Arthroplura acid destroying your armor.
No more stripping down and doing naked cave runs just to avoid getting your gear melted — keep your armor on and fight like you actually want to be there.
This mod introduces a craftable consumable spray that, when used, grants temporary protection against the corrosive durability damage caused by Arthroplura spit.
While active, your armor will no longer take the excessive durability loss from acid attacks, but all normal damage and standard durability loss still apply.
Features:
Prevents Arthroplura acid from melting armor durability
5-minute protection buff
Craftable in Mortar & Pestle and Chemistry Bench
Early-mid game unlock (Level 20)
Lightweight and highly compatible (no creature overrides)
This mod is designed to preserve game balance while removing unnecessary frustration, making cave runs and encounters with Arthroplura more manageable without trivializing combat.
No remaps. No overrides. Safe to add/remove from existing saves.