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ARK Archaeopteryx Spawn Command

Spawn a Archaeopteryx in ARK: Survival Ascended — wild, tamed, or at any level you like. Exact, copy-paste console commands. Small Redwood tree-dweller that functions as a reusable parachute when held.

Verified June 2026 · ARK: Survival Ascended · origin: The Island
Spawn a wild Archaeopteryx
cheat summon Archa_Character_BP_C
Open the console with ~, paste, hit Enter. All Archaeopteryx commands ↓ — tamed, leveled, variants, one-tap copy.
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Spawn a tamed Archaeopteryx at any level

gmsummon spawns it already tamed. Set the level below — it's the pre-tame level, and ARK adds up to a 50% taming bonus on top, so the final creature lands higher. Change the number, copy, paste.

cheat gmsummon "Archa_Character_BP_C" 150
≈ level 225 once tamed

A gmsummon-tamed Archaeopteryx still needs a saddle — it isn't force-tamed. Want it instantly, level aside? Use cheat SummonTamed Archa_Character_BP_C (random level).

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Every Archaeopteryx spawn command

The full set — wild, tamed, leveled, and the advanced blueprint form. Tap Copy, paste in the console.

CommandWhat it does
cheat summon Archa_Character_BP_CSpawns a wild Archaeopteryx at your location (random level).
cheat SummonTamed Archa_Character_BP_CSpawns a tamed Archaeopteryx at a random level — instant, no level control.
cheat gmsummon "Archa_Character_BP_C" 150Spawns a tamed Archaeopteryx at a set level (still needs a saddle). 150 here ≈ level 225 after the taming bonus.
cheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Archaeopteryx/Archa_Character_BP.Archa_Character_BP'" 500 0 0 150Advanced: spawns a wild Archaeopteryx at level 150, 500 units in front of you, using the full blueprint path.

On a server, every line needs the cheat prefix and a one-time enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword>. The class name Archa_Character_BP_C is what ARK calls the Archaeopteryx internally; its full blueprint path is /Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Archaeopteryx/Archa_Character_BP.Archa_Character_BP.

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ARK Archaeopteryx FAQ — Ability, Uses & Spawn Commands

What does the Archaeopteryx do in ARK?
When a player carries the Archaeopteryx and jumps off a high surface, pressing the Reload key (R by default) activates a glide that dramatically slows descent from any height — effectively a living parachute. It also passively produces Sap when wandering near Redwood trees. Archaeopteryx is a carnivore (chitin post-tame; prefers simple kibble for taming). Found in Redwood forests on The Island, Joshua trees on Scorched Earth, and commonly on Extinction. Flees from threats and has no combat ability worth noting.
How do you use the Archaeopteryx's ability in ARK?
Pick up the Archaeopteryx (it can be carried without harm). Jump from any height and press R (Reload) while airborne to begin gliding. Release to descend faster. It cannot truly fly — it is strictly a glide tool. For Sap production, set it to wander near Redwood trees and collect passively. Most valuable in the Tek Cave, where gliding over obstacles and enemies that would kill a sprinting player is a major advantage. Use it to safely scout drops from cliffs before your flyer mounts run out of stamina — dismount in the air, grab the Archa, and glide. Sap generation is slow (roughly 1–2 Sap per 5–10 minutes) but requires zero effort. It is tamed by knockout; post-tame it eats Chitin only (Simple Kibble preferred for taming efficiency).
What is the Archaeopteryx good for in ARK?
Emergency parachute substitute, Tek Cave traversal, passive Sap harvesting, aerial stamina recovery during long flights (dismount the flyer to let it regen while you glide).
What is the Archaeopteryx spawn command in ARK?
Open the console with ~ and enter cheat summon Archa_Character_BP_C to spawn a wild Archaeopteryx in ARK: Survival Ascended. For a tamed one at a level you choose, use cheat gmsummon "Archa_Character_BP_C" 150. On a server, run enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword> first and keep the cheat prefix.
How do I spawn a tamed Archaeopteryx at a specific level?
Use cheat gmsummon "Archa_Character_BP_C" <level>. The number is the pre-tame level — ARK adds up to a 50% taming bonus, so a value of 100 ends up around level 150. To hit a target level, divide it by 1.5. A gmsummon creature still needs a saddle to ride.
What's the difference between summon, SummonTamed and gmsummon?
summon drops a wild Archaeopteryx at a random level. SummonTamed gives you a tamed one but at a random level you can't set. gmsummon spawns it tamed at the level you specify — the one most people want.
Do ARK spawn commands work in single player and on servers?
Yes. In single player the cheat prefix is optional and no password is needed. On a dedicated or non-dedicated session you must run enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword> once, then prefix each spawn with cheat. Set that admin password without hand-editing files using our free ARK config generators.

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