ARK Basilisk Spawn Command (2026) — Tamed, Wild & Leveled

Q: What is the Basilisk spawn command in ARK?

Open the console with ~ and enter cheat summon Basilisk_Character_BP_C to spawn a wild Basilisk in ARK: Survival Ascended. For a tamed one at a level you choose, use cheat gmsummon "Basilisk_Character_BP_C" 150. On a server, run enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword> first and keep the cheat prefix.

Q: How do I spawn a tamed Basilisk at a specific level?

Use cheat gmsummon "Basilisk_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.

Q: What's the difference between summon, SummonTamed and gmsummon?

summon drops a wild Basilisk 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.

Q: 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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Spawn a tamed Basilisk 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.

Pre-tame level

cheat gmsummon "Basilisk_Character_BP_C" 150

≈ level 225 once tamed

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

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Every Basilisk spawn command

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

Command	What it does
cheat summon Basilisk_Character_BP_C	Spawns a wild Basilisk at your location (random level).
cheat SummonTamed Basilisk_Character_BP_C	Spawns a tamed Basilisk at a random level — instant, no level control.
cheat gmsummon "Basilisk_Character_BP_C" 150	Spawns a tamed Basilisk at a set level (still needs a saddle). 150 here ≈ level 225 after the taming bonus.
cheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Basilisk/Basilisk_Character_BP.Basilisk_Character_BP'" 500 0 0 150	Advanced: spawns a wild Basilisk 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 Basilisk_Character_BP_C is what ARK calls the Basilisk internally; its full blueprint path is /Game/Aberration/Dinos/Basilisk/Basilisk_Character_BP.Basilisk_Character_BP.

ARK Basilisk FAQ — Ability, Uses & Spawn Commands

What does the Basilisk do in ARK?

Can burrow underground, becoming invisible except for its three-pronged tail while moving freely beneath the surface. It also shoots venomous projectiles dealing 96 direct damage plus area-of-effect splash that ignores armor, and its bite inflicts torpor equal to 3x the damage dealt. Basilisk is a carnivore (after taming); passively tamed via fertilized eggs. Tamed exclusively by passive feeding — drop fertilized Rock Drake, Magmasaur, Wyvern, or Voidwyrm eggs on the ground nearby and let it eat them. Takes 7+ days to mature. Found on Aberration, Genesis, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, and Fjordur. Extremely vulnerable to fall damage despite its size.

How do you use the Basilisk's ability in ARK?

Burrowing is activated via the radial menu (hold E on PC and select the action) or via Spacebar. Note: burrowing drains the rider's oxygen unless they are wearing a SCUBA Tank or Tek Helmet. The poison spit and torpor bite are standard attacks. Only explosives can damage a rider while burrowed. Use burrow for ambushes — approach targets unseen, surface, and immediately engage. The poison spit is especially effective against Nameless on Aberration, as it penetrates their hardened form. The 3x torpor-on-bite makes it a reliable mount for knocking out large tames. Its base weight capacity of 800 makes it one of the highest non-Titanosaur carry mounts; level Weight for pack-mule use.

What is the Basilisk good for in ARK?

Ambush combat, Nameless hunting on Aberration, taming assistance (reliable torpor application on large dinos), long-distance transport (high weight capacity), and general all-around combat mount on Aberration and Genesis maps.

What is the Basilisk spawn command in ARK?

Open the console with ~ and enter cheat summon Basilisk_Character_BP_C to spawn a wild Basilisk in ARK: Survival Ascended. For a tamed one at a level you choose, use cheat gmsummon "Basilisk_Character_BP_C" 150. On a server, run enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword> first and keep the cheat prefix.

How do I spawn a tamed Basilisk at a specific level?

Use cheat gmsummon "Basilisk_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 Basilisk 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.

ARK Basilisk Spawn Command

Spawn a tamed Basilisk at any level

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