When was the SetDifficultyValue data last updated?

The SetDifficultyValue 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 SetDifficultyValue from?

The SetDifficultyValue 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 arguments does the SetDifficultyValue command take?

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

How do I use the SetDifficultyValue command in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The syntax is cheat SetDifficultyValue . 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 do I enable admin commands to run SetDifficultyValue?

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

Can I run the SetDifficultyValue command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat SetDifficultyValue 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.

ARK · COMMAND

SetDifficultyValue

Command

Sets the maximum level for wild dinosaur spawns on the server.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat SetDifficultyValue <Level>

Arguments

level type: number: The maximum level that wild dinos should be able to spawn at.

About

SetDifficultyValue controls the difficulty scaling of your server by capping the level at which wild creatures can spawn. A higher value allows tougher dinosaurs to appear naturally; a lower value reduces the maximum wild dino level.

Run this command during gameplay to adjust difficulty without restarting. The change applies immediately to new spawns. Use it to fine-tune server challenge or to reset spawns after players have eliminated all high-level creatures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SetDifficultyValue used for?: SetDifficultyValue controls the difficulty scaling of your server by capping the level at which wild creatures can spawn. A higher value allows tougher dinosaurs to appear naturally; a lower value reduces the maximum wild dino level.
When was the SetDifficultyValue data last updated?: The SetDifficultyValue 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 SetDifficultyValue from?: The SetDifficultyValue 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 arguments does the SetDifficultyValue command take?: The SetDifficultyValue command takes one argument: level type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
How do I use the SetDifficultyValue command in ARK: Survival Ascended?: The syntax is cheat SetDifficultyValue <Level>. 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 do I enable admin commands to run SetDifficultyValue?: 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 SetDifficultyValue <Level>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
Can I run the SetDifficultyValue command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat SetDifficultyValue <Level> 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 SetDifficultyValue?: Sets the maximum level for wild dinosaur spawns on the server.