Can I run the r.shadowquality command over RCON?

Yes. Send r.shadowquality 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 r.shadowquality command take?

The r.shadowquality command takes one argument: quality type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

How do I enable admin commands to run r.shadowquality?

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

What is the syntax for the r.shadowquality command?

The syntax is r.shadowquality . 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.

When was the r.shadowquality data last updated?

The r.shadowquality 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.

Which game is the r.shadowquality from?

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

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r.shadowquality

Q: What is the r.shadowquality used for?

The r.shadowquality command controls how detailed shadows appear on your server. Pass a decimal value between 0 and 1: lower values reduce shadow detail or disable them entirely to improve frame rates, while higher values increase visual fidelity at the cost of GPU load.

Command

Console command that adjusts shadow rendering quality from 0 (disabled) to 1 (maximum), affecting server-wide visual performance.

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Syntax

Console syntax

r.shadowquality <Quality>

Arguments

quality type: number: A number between 0 and 1, 0 being the lowest quality (no shadows) and 1 being the highest quality.

About

The r.shadowquality command controls how detailed shadows appear on your server. Pass a decimal value between 0 and 1: lower values reduce shadow detail or disable them entirely to improve frame rates, while higher values increase visual fidelity at the cost of GPU load.

This is a cheat-protected command available only in the server console. It applies globally and can be useful for tuning performance on lower-end hardware or during stress testing. Changes take effect immediately without a server restart.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run the r.shadowquality command over RCON?: Yes. Send r.shadowquality <Quality> 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 r.shadowquality command take?: The r.shadowquality command takes one argument: quality type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
How do I enable admin commands to run r.shadowquality?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run r.shadowquality <Quality>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the syntax for the r.shadowquality command?: The syntax is r.shadowquality <Quality>. 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.
When was the r.shadowquality data last updated?: The r.shadowquality 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 r.shadowquality used for?: The r.shadowquality command controls how detailed shadows appear on your server. Pass a decimal value between 0 and 1: lower values reduce shadow detail or disable them entirely to improve frame rates, while higher values increase visual fidelity at the cost of GPU load.
What is the r.shadowquality?: Console command that adjusts shadow rendering quality from 0 (disabled) to 1 (maximum), affecting server-wide visual performance.
Which game is the r.shadowquality from?: The r.shadowquality is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.