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

Q: What is the Onyc spawn command in ARK?

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

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

Use cheat gmsummon "Bat_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 Onyc 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 Onyc 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 "Bat_Character_BP_C" 150

≈ level 225 once tamed

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

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

ARK Onyc FAQ — Ability, Uses & Spawn Commands

What does the Onyc do in ARK?

Every bite has a 10% chance to inflict Mega Rabies even through a mount, which gradually weakens the target over time if they lack a Lesser Antidote. A swarm of tamed Onycs deals significant armor-shredding damage and can be deployed as a guard or hunter pack. Onyc is a omnivore. Non-violent passive tame — requires Bug Repellant applied first, then hand-feed preferred food (Cooked Lamb Chop, Raw Mutton, Raw Prime Meat) from the last hotbar slot. Requires player level 65 to feed. Found in caves across most maps.

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

Not rideable. Tamed Onycs are directed via standard AI commands (Follow, Attack, Guard). They bite for 35 base damage on a 0.67s cooldown. Deploy swarms on Guard at your base or send them on Follow for offensive use. The disease transmission is passive on each hit — no activation required. Level Health and Damage for guard/swarm roles; add Speed for player-hunting. Their 35 base damage equals Carnotaurus/Sarco, paired with armor-rending and disease on every hit. Mix with Dimorphodons to fill gaps in swarm coverage. They cannot be mounted but can escort cave expeditions. The disease threat means even a small group of high-level Onycs can force targets to retreat.

What is the Onyc good for in ARK?

Base guard (armor-shredding + Mega Rabies on raiders), offensive player-hunter swarms, cave companion support, and surprisingly effective combatant despite small size.

What is the Onyc spawn command in ARK?

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

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

Use cheat gmsummon "Bat_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 Onyc 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 Onyc Spawn Command

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