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ARK Manta Spawn Command

Spawn a Manta in ARK: Survival Ascended — wild, tamed, or at any level you like. Exact, copy-paste console commands. Fast aquatic ray rideable without a saddle; deals bonus damage to fish and bugs.

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

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

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Every Manta spawn command

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

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

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Manta variants

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

VariantSpawn command
Aberrantcheat summon Manta_Character_BP_Aberrant_C
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ARK Manta FAQ — Ability, Uses & Spawn Commands

What does the Manta do in ARK?
Its Tail Stab primary attack has an armor penetration coefficient of 0.4, meaning it deals disproportionately higher damage against armored targets (saddles, flak armor, etc.). It can also jump above the water surface to evade obstacles, though it loses health rapidly while airborne. Manta is a piscivore (anglergel for taming; standard meat once tamed). Passive tamed with AnglerGel — but it is hostile and aggressive, making passive taming frustrating. Using a Basilosaurus nearby pacifies them, which is the recommended taming approach. Spawns in groups of 2–4 in offshore deep water. Loses health rapidly if it leaves the water.
How do you use the Manta's ability in ARK?
Tail Stab: primary attack button (left-click / RT / R2 / ZR) — 28 damage with 0.4 armor coefficient, costs 5 stamina, 0.967-second interval. Jump: jump key while swimming to leap above the surface — use sparingly as health depletes while airborne. No radial menu abilities. All use is while mounted in water. Level Melee Damage to amplify the armor-penetration advantage against geared opponents. Level Speed for hit-and-run tactics. For exploration/transport, level Weight. Passive taming with AnglerGel (dropped by Anglerfish) — use a Basilosaurus nearby to pacify wild Mantas (they become docile near it), making taming significantly easier. Spawns in groups of 2–4, so taming a school is viable for a combat pack.
What is the Manta good for in ARK?
Underwater PvP (armor-penetrating Tail Stab); fast aquatic exploration and scouting; underwater hit-and-run combat; navigating shallow water inaccessible to larger sea creatures; pack combat (tame a group).
What is the Manta spawn command in ARK?
Open the console with ~ and enter cheat summon Manta_Character_BP_C to spawn a wild Manta in ARK: Survival Ascended. For a tamed one at a level you choose, use cheat gmsummon "Manta_Character_BP_C" 150. On a server, run enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword> first and keep the cheat prefix.
How do I spawn a tamed Manta at a specific level?
Use cheat gmsummon "Manta_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 Manta 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 Manta?
Yes — Manta has 1 spawnable variant (Aberrant). Each has its own class name, listed with copy-paste commands in the variants table above.

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