Which game is the ForceGiveBuff from?

The ForceGiveBuff 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 do I enable admin commands to run ForceGiveBuff?

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

What arguments does the ForceGiveBuff command take?

The ForceGiveBuff command takes 2 arguments: buff id type: buff id, enable type: boolean. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

Can I run the ForceGiveBuff command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat ForceGiveBuff 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 syntax for the ForceGiveBuff command?

The syntax is cheat ForceGiveBuff . 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.

How current is the ForceGiveBuff info?

The ForceGiveBuff 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.

ARK · COMMAND

ForceGiveBuff

Command

Force a buff on or off for your character by ID, useful for testing buff behavior and effects on your player.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat ForceGiveBuff <Buff ID> <Enable>

Arguments

buff id type: buff id: The ID of the buff you with to enable or disable for your character.
enable type: boolean: Specify 0 (false) here to disable this buff for your character, specify 1 (true) to enable it.

About

ForceGiveBuff toggles a specific buff on your character without requiring the normal conditions that would trigger it. Use this to test how buffs affect gameplay, debug buff stacks, or manually apply temporary status effects during development.

Provide the buff's ID and set the enable flag to 1 to activate or 0 to remove it. This command runs on the local player only, it does not affect other players or creatures on the server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the ForceGiveBuff from?: The ForceGiveBuff is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
What is the ForceGiveBuff used for?: ForceGiveBuff toggles a specific buff on your character without requiring the normal conditions that would trigger it. Use this to test how buffs affect gameplay, debug buff stacks, or manually apply temporary status effects during development.
How do I enable admin commands to run ForceGiveBuff?: 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 ForceGiveBuff <Buff ID> <Enable>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What arguments does the ForceGiveBuff command take?: The ForceGiveBuff command takes 2 arguments: buff id type: buff id, enable type: boolean. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
What is the ForceGiveBuff?: Force a buff on or off for your character by ID, useful for testing buff behavior and effects on your player.
Can I run the ForceGiveBuff command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat ForceGiveBuff <Buff ID> <Enable> 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 syntax for the ForceGiveBuff command?: The syntax is cheat ForceGiveBuff <Buff ID> <Enable>. 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.
How current is the ForceGiveBuff info?: The ForceGiveBuff 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.