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ARK Plesiosaur Spawn Command

Spawn a Plesiosaur in ARK: Survival Ascended — wild, tamed, or at any level you like. Exact, copy-paste console commands. Large marine reptile with a platform saddle; one of the biggest ocean threats.

Verified June 2026 · ARK: Survival Ascended · origin: The Island
Spawn a wild Plesiosaur
cheat summon Plesiosaur_Character_BP_C
Open the console with ~, paste, hit Enter. All Plesiosaur commands ↓ — tamed, leveled, variants, one-tap copy.

Spawn a tamed Plesiosaur 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 "Plesiosaur_Character_BP_C" 150
≈ level 225 once tamed

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

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Every Plesiosaur spawn command

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

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

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ARK Plesiosaur FAQ — Ability, Uses & Spawn Commands

What does the Plesiosaur do in ARK?
Supports a Platform Saddle (unlocks at level 84) that allows players to build an underwater mobile base with full structure placement, including cannons and siege weapons for naval warfare, while still able to attack and harvest while the platform is equipped. Plesiosaur is a carnivore. Found rarely near underwater caves in the deep ocean, usually in groups of 1-4. Its saddle unlocks at a high level (64 for standard, 84 for platform), so it is a late-game investment.
How do you use the Plesiosaur's ability in ARK?
Equip the Platform Saddle (level 84 engram) to enable structure building on its back. The standard Plesiosaur Saddle unlocks at level 64 for basic riding. Combat uses Left-Click / RT for its bite attack. Platform-mounted weapons (Cannons, Ballistas) are operated by passengers using standard structure-interaction controls. Level Health and Melee Damage for the tank/warship role. Level Speed and some Stamina for deep-sea crate farming — its high combat capability and respectable carry weight let it handle the creatures guarding deep-sea loot crates better than most alternatives. For taming, lure it into an underwater cave where you can breathe air, then tranquilize from safety. Preferred food is Raw Mutton, then Raw Prime Meat; use Superior Kibble for maximum efficiency.
What is the Plesiosaur good for in ARK?
Underwater mobile base (Platform Saddle), naval warfare with platform-mounted cannons, deep-sea loot crate farming, high-HP aquatic combat tank.
What is the Plesiosaur spawn command in ARK?
Open the console with ~ and enter cheat summon Plesiosaur_Character_BP_C to spawn a wild Plesiosaur in ARK: Survival Ascended. For a tamed one at a level you choose, use cheat gmsummon "Plesiosaur_Character_BP_C" 150. On a server, run enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword> first and keep the cheat prefix.
How do I spawn a tamed Plesiosaur at a specific level?
Use cheat gmsummon "Plesiosaur_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 Plesiosaur 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.

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