Can I run the DestroyAll command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat DestroyAll through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.

What arguments does the DestroyAll command take?

The DestroyAll command takes one argument: entity id type: entity id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

How do I enable admin commands to run DestroyAll?

In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats first, then run cheat DestroyAll . Without admin access the console rejects it.

How current is the DestroyAll info?

The DestroyAll entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.

What is the syntax for the DestroyAll command?

The syntax is cheat DestroyAll . Open the admin console, paste it, replace any with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.

Which game is the DestroyAll from?

The DestroyAll is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.

ARK · COMMAND

DestroyAll

Q: What is the DestroyAll used for?

The DestroyAll command instantly destroys every creature matching the entity ID you provide. This is the fastest way to clear all instances of a single creature type from your server—useful when a spawn point is generating unwanted dinos, when you need to reset a population before respawning it, or when testing creature behavior in bulk.

Command

Instantly removes all creatures of a specified type from the map; useful for clearing problem spawns or resetting populations.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat DestroyAll <Entity ID>

Arguments

entity id type: entity id: The entity ID of the creature type you wish to destroy all of.

About

The DestroyAll command instantly destroys every creature matching the entity ID you provide. This is the fastest way to clear all instances of a single creature type from your server, useful when a spawn point is generating unwanted dinos, when you need to reset a population before respawning it, or when testing creature behavior in bulk.

You must provide the entity ID (the internal class name) of the creature type you want to remove. The command affects the entire map, so use it carefully on live servers with players; there is no undo. Destroyed creatures do not drop items or corpses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run the DestroyAll command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat DestroyAll <Entity ID> through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.
What arguments does the DestroyAll command take?: The DestroyAll command takes one argument: entity id type: entity id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
How do I enable admin commands to run DestroyAll?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run cheat DestroyAll <Entity ID>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the DestroyAll?: Instantly removes all creatures of a specified type from the map; useful for clearing problem spawns or resetting populations.
How current is the DestroyAll info?: The DestroyAll entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.
What is the syntax for the DestroyAll command?: The syntax is cheat DestroyAll <Entity ID>. Open the admin console, paste it, replace any <placeholders> with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.
What is the DestroyAll used for?: The DestroyAll command instantly destroys every creature matching the entity ID you provide. This is the fastest way to clear all instances of a single creature type from your server, useful when a spawn point is generating unwanted dinos, when you need to reset a population before respawning it, or when testing creature behavior in bulk.
Which game is the DestroyAll from?: The DestroyAll is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.