How do I enable admin commands to run KillAOE?

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

What is the syntax for the KillAOE command?

The syntax is cheat KillAOE . 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 KillAOE info?

The KillAOE 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.

Can I run the KillAOE command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat KillAOE 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 KillAOE command take?

The KillAOE command takes 2 arguments: category type: radio, radius type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

Which game is the KillAOE from?

The KillAOE 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

KillAOE

Command

Kills all entities of a specified category within a radius around your position; useful for clearing problem dinos or structures.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat KillAOE <Category> <Radius>

Arguments

category type: radio: The category of entity/thing you wish to destroy. Categories are: pawns, dinos, tamed, players, wild, structures. Note that dinos includes your own tames.
radius type: number: The radius (centered is your position) you wish to kill all entities within.

About

KillAOE destroys entities in an area without spawning corpses or loot. Specify a category, pawns, dinos, tamed, players, wild, or structures, and a radius in UE units centered on your current location.

Common uses include clearing a swarm of wild dinos blocking a base, removing all tamed creatures in a region during a server wipe, or eliminating player structures during admin events. The command respects its category filter strictly: dinos includes both wild and tamed creatures, while wild targets only untamed dinosaurs and tamed targets only your tribe's mounts.

Because there is no corpse cleanup step, use a conservative radius on a live server to avoid unintended losses. The command executes immediately and cannot be undone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable admin commands to run KillAOE?: 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 KillAOE <Category> <Radius>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the syntax for the KillAOE command?: The syntax is cheat KillAOE <Category> <Radius>. 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 KillAOE info?: The KillAOE 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.
Can I run the KillAOE command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat KillAOE <Category> <Radius> 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 KillAOE in ARK: Survival Ascended?: Kills all entities of a specified category within a radius around your position; useful for clearing problem dinos or structures.
What arguments does the KillAOE command take?: The KillAOE command takes 2 arguments: category type: radio, radius type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
What is the KillAOE used for?: KillAOE destroys entities in an area without spawning corpses or loot. Specify a category, pawns, dinos, tamed, players, wild, or structures, and a radius in UE units centered on your current location.
Which game is the KillAOE from?: The KillAOE is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.