In ARK Survival Evolved and Survival Ascended, spawning creatures directly into your world is one of the most efficient ways to test combat setups or replace lost mounts. Utilizing specific console commands allows server admins and single-player adventurers to bypass hours of traditional taming while maintaining full control over the spawned creature's attributes.
Understanding the GMSummon Command Syntax
The primary command used to spawn a pre-tamed creature with a custom level is the gmsummon command. The exact console syntax requires entering the command followed by the creature's full blueprint class name in quotation marks and your desired base level.
For example, typing gmsummon "Rex_Character_BP_C" 150 instantly summons a tamed Tyrannosaurus at your location. It is crucial to use the correct internal creature ID rather than the common display name, as entering an incorrect string will prevent the console from executing the command.
Setting Creature Levels and Taming Bonuses
When executing the gmsummon command, the number specified at the end represents the creature's pre-tamed base level rather than its final level. Because the command simulates a perfect taming process, the game automatically applies a standard taming effectiveness bonus on top of the requested level.
A requested pre-tamed level of 150 will typically result in a creature spawning around level 225 due to these bonus levels. This mechanism ensures that spawned creatures retain higher base stats and health scaling, making them immediately viable for high-tier boss encounters or base defense testing.
How to Access Console Commands Across Platforms
To enter spawn commands, players must first open the in-game developer console. PC players can toggle this interface by pressing the Tab key while in an active session. Console players on PlayStation or Xbox can enable the input box by pausing the game and pressing the four shoulder buttons simultaneously.
If you are playing on a dedicated multiplayer server, administrator rights must be activated before any cheat commands can function. Entering enablecheats followed by the server admin password grants the necessary permissions for the rest of your play session.
Best Practices for Spawning Dinos Safely
Spawning massive creatures like Gigantosaurus or Titanosaurs can occasionally trap your character inside the dino's physical collision model. To avoid becoming stuck or sustaining unintentional damage, it is recommended to fly slightly above the ground using admin cheats or look toward an open area before executing the command.
Additionally, entering excessively high level values can destabilize local save files or cause unexpected game crashes. Sticking to standard difficulty limits helps ensure smooth performance while allowing you to enjoy your new tamed companions.
