What is the fastest way to get Golden Ark in Infinite Craft?

The fastest known route is the 15-step path ending in Ark + Midas. Longer routes exist but require more combinations.

How to Make Golden Ark in Infinite Craft

Golden Ark is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 15 combinations to get there, and the final one is Ark plus Midas. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.

The final combination

ArkMidasGolden Ark

Long15 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 18

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 15 combinations in order.

1FireWaterSteam
2FireSteamEngine
3WaterWaterLake
4EngineLakeBoat
5EarthSteamMud
6FireMudBrick
7BoatBrickArk
8EarthWindDust
9LakeWaterOcean
10OceanWaterFish
11FishWaterFishbowl
12FireFishbowlGoldfish
13DustGoldfishGold
14FireGoldMidas
15ArkMidasGolden Ark

Crafting tree

What you can make with Golden Ark

Golden ArkMutant Flytrap Golden Flytrap
Golden ArkAntikythera Golden Fleece

Golden Ark at a glance

Steps to craft: 15; Long
Crafting depth: 18; longer than 77% of solved elements
Known recipes: 1; only one way
Used in: 2; other combinations

Other elements that take 15 steps

Similar effort to Golden Ark, if you want something else to chase.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Golden Ark in Infinite Craft?

Combine Ark with Midas. The full path from the base elements takes 15 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Golden Ark?

15 steps on the shortest known path from Water, Fire, Wind and Earth.

Is Golden Ark hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 15 steps it is longer than 77% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make Golden Ark?

Only one known combination produces Golden Ark.