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

Q: What is the Shinehorn spawn command in ARK?

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

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

Use cheat gmsummon "LanternGoat_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 Shinehorn 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 Shinehorn 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 "LanternGoat_Character_BP_C" 150

≈ level 225 once tamed

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

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

ARK Shinehorn FAQ — Ability, Uses & Spawn Commands

What does the Shinehorn do in ARK?

A shoulder-mounted herbivore that produces bioluminescent Charged Light, suppressing Nameless spawns and disabling Reaper natural armor in Aberration's bioluminescent zones. It also passively alerts the rider to nearby non-allied players or max-level wild creatures when its light is active. Shinehorn is a herbivore. Considered the best all-around charge pet due to its balanced Charge Capacity and Charge Regeneration stats. Tamed non-violently (standard knockout does not work). Does not appear on the Valguero map — unique among charge pets.

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

Toggle the light on/off through the emote wheel (default: bracket keys) by selecting 'Light!' — or bind the emote directly to a hotkey for faster access. Threat detection alerts are passive once light is engaged on shoulder. Helmet equipping is done through the creature's inventory/radial menu. Stat names change when applied to charge pets: Stamina = Charge Capacity, Oxygen = Charge Regeneration, Melee Damage = Charge Emission Range. Level Oxygen (Charge Regeneration) to recharge light faster; level Stamina (Charge Capacity) for longer sustained light uptime; level Melee Damage (Charge Emission Range) to extend the suppression radius. Items in your inventory weigh 50% less while the Shinehorn is on your shoulder — useful for resource runs.

What is the Shinehorn good for in ARK?

Nameless suppression in Aberration bioluminescent zone; passive threat/player detection; inventory weight reduction while carried; light source during exploration.

What is the Shinehorn spawn command in ARK?

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

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

Use cheat gmsummon "LanternGoat_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 Shinehorn 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 Shinehorn Spawn Command

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