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ARK Iguanodon Spawn Command

Spawn a Iguanodon in ARK: Survival Ascended — wild, tamed, or at any level you like. Exact, copy-paste console commands. Herbivore that switches between bipedal and quadrupedal stances; extracts seeds from berries.

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

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

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Every Iguanodon spawn command

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

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

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Iguanodon variants

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

VariantSpawn command
Aberrant Iguanodoncheat summon Iguanodon_Character_BP_Aberrant_C
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ARK Iguanodon FAQ — Ability, Uses & Spawn Commands

What does the Iguanodon do in ARK?
Stance switching: it can toggle between bipedal (upright, melee-capable) and quadrupedal (four-legged, sprint-without-stamina-drain) modes. It also functions as a seed converter — berries and crops can be turned into seeds via the radial wheel menu. Iguanodon is a herbivore; prefers simple kibble. Tamed via knockout; use a bola to immobilize it first as it flees when injured. Found in grasslands and forests across multiple maps. The seed-conversion mechanic makes it a valuable farming companion for players running crop plots.
How do you use the Iguanodon's ability in ARK?
Switch stances with the secondary attack key (right click by default) while mounted. In quadrupedal stance it can sprint indefinitely without using stamina, making it a strong travel mount. To convert berries into seeds, access the creature's radial/wheel menu and select the seed conversion option. Level Speed for maximizing quadrupedal travel efficiency, and Melee Damage to improve gathering yield and bipedal combat. Level Weight for haul runs. The stamina-free quadrupedal sprint is the main draw — exploit it for long cross-map runs without stopping. Use bipedal mode when fighting or navigating tight terrain.
What is the Iguanodon good for in ARK?
Long-distance travel (stamina-free quadrupedal sprint), farming (berry and seed collection, seed conversion), early- to mid-game combat mount, pack-mule resource hauling.
What is the Iguanodon spawn command in ARK?
Open the console with ~ and enter cheat summon Iguanodon_Character_BP_C to spawn a wild Iguanodon in ARK: Survival Ascended. For a tamed one at a level you choose, use cheat gmsummon "Iguanodon_Character_BP_C" 150. On a server, run enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword> first and keep the cheat prefix.
How do I spawn a tamed Iguanodon at a specific level?
Use cheat gmsummon "Iguanodon_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 Iguanodon 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 Iguanodon?
Yes — Iguanodon has 1 spawnable variant (Aberrant Iguanodon). Each has its own class name, listed with copy-paste commands in the variants table above.

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