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ARK Basilosaurus Spawn Command

Spawn a Basilosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended — wild, tamed, or at any level you like. Exact, copy-paste console commands. Docile aquatic whale immune to jellyfish/eel shocks, gains buffs near the surface.

Verified June 2026 · ARK: Survival Ascended · origin: The Island
Spawn a wild Basilosaurus
cheat summon Basilosaurus_Character_BP_C
Open the console with ~, paste, hit Enter. All Basilosaurus commands ↓ — tamed, leveled, variants, one-tap copy.
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Spawn a tamed Basilosaurus 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 "Basilosaurus_Character_BP_C" 150
≈ level 225 once tamed

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

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Every Basilosaurus spawn command

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

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

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Basilosaurus variants

Other spawnable versions of the Basilosaurus and their exact cheat summon classes. Tap Copy, or swap in gmsummon "<class>" <level> for a tamed one.

VariantSpawn command
X-Basilosauruscheat summon Ocean_Basilosaurus_Character_BP_C
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ARK Basilosaurus FAQ — Ability, Uses & Spawn Commands

What does the Basilosaurus do in ARK?
Passively immune to electric stun from Cnidaria and Electrophorus, and cannot be grabbed by Tusoteuthis — the only large aquatic mount that can safely fight all three of those creatures. It also passively produces Oil in its inventory and grants its rider 562 points of both Hypothermic and Hyperthermic insulation. Basilosaurus is a carnivore. Passively tamed — it will not fight back even when attacked. Prefers Exceptional Kibble; also accepts Prime Meat. Found in open ocean areas. Do not tame near Manta or Megalodon spawns — feeding creates a blood cloud that attracts aggressive aquatics.
How do you use the Basilosaurus's ability in ARK?
All key abilities are fully passive — no activation required. Mount it and swim; immunity and oil production function automatically. Surface the Basilosaurus frequently during fights: it regenerates health faster the closer it is to the surface, and slowly loses health in deep water. Use it specifically where Cnidaria and Electrophorus are present — it is the only safe mount in those areas. Keep it near the surface during recovery after fights to exploit its accelerated heal rate. Do not take it into very deep ocean troughs for extended periods. Tame with Exceptional Kibble for maximum efficiency; Prime Fish Meat is the backup. Feed consistently during taming or effectiveness drops fast.
What is the Basilosaurus good for in ARK?
Deep ocean exploration and combat (immune to the three biggest ocean hazards), Oil farming (passive production in inventory), thermal insulation for cold/hot biomes, and safe escort through jellyfish-infested waters.
What is the Basilosaurus spawn command in ARK?
Open the console with ~ and enter cheat summon Basilosaurus_Character_BP_C to spawn a wild Basilosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended. For a tamed one at a level you choose, use cheat gmsummon "Basilosaurus_Character_BP_C" 150. On a server, run enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword> first and keep the cheat prefix.
How do I spawn a tamed Basilosaurus at a specific level?
Use cheat gmsummon "Basilosaurus_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 Basilosaurus 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.
Are there other versions of the Basilosaurus?
Yes — Basilosaurus has 1 spawnable variant (X-Basilosaurus). Each has its own class name, listed with copy-paste commands in the variants table above.

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