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DestroyWildDinoClasses

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Admin command that kills all wild dinosaurs of a specified creature type across the map instantly.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat DestroyWildDinoClasses <Creature ID>

Arguments

creature id type: entity id
The creature ID of the creature type to kill all wild entities of.

About

DestroyWildDinoClasses removes every untamed instance of a single creature species from the server. Use it to clear out overpopulated wild dinos, reset creature spawns in a region, or remove a species entirely without affecting tamed dinosaurs.

Supply the creature ID (entity class name) as the argument. This command runs on the server console and requires admin privileges. The removal is immediate and cannot be undone, so verify the target creature type before executing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What arguments does the DestroyWildDinoClasses command take?
The DestroyWildDinoClasses command takes one argument: creature id type: entity id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
How do I enable admin commands to run DestroyWildDinoClasses?
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 DestroyWildDinoClasses <Creature ID>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the syntax for the DestroyWildDinoClasses command?
The syntax is cheat DestroyWildDinoClasses <Creature 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.
Can I run the DestroyWildDinoClasses command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat DestroyWildDinoClasses <Creature 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 is the DestroyWildDinoClasses used for?
DestroyWildDinoClasses removes every untamed instance of a single creature species from the server. Use it to clear out overpopulated wild dinos, reset creature spawns in a region, or remove a species entirely without affecting tamed dinosaurs.
Which game is the DestroyWildDinoClasses from?
The DestroyWildDinoClasses is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
How current is the DestroyWildDinoClasses info?
The DestroyWildDinoClasses 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 DestroyWildDinoClasses?
Admin command that kills all wild dinosaurs of a specified creature type across the map instantly.