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SetFacialHairStyle

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Changes your character's facial hair style to one of seven preset options, from clean-shaven to Viking Beard.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat SetFacialHairStyle <Facial Hair ID>

Arguments

facial hair id type: facial hair id
The ID of the facial hair you wish to have, types:<br><br>* 0 - Default<br>* 1 - Moustache<br>* 2 - Goatee<br>* 3 - Romantic<br>* 4 - Dread Beard<br>* 5 - Mutton Chops<br>* 6 - Curly Beard<br>* 7 - Viking Beard

About

SetFacialHairStyle lets you modify your player character's facial hair appearance on the fly. Pass a facial hair ID from 0 to 7 to switch between styles: Default (clean-shaven), Moustache, Goatee, Romantic, Dread Beard, Mutton Chops, Curly Beard, or Viking Beard.

This is a cosmetic-only command useful for roleplay, testing character customization, or correcting appearance mistakes without needing to respawn or use a pod. It requires cheats enabled and works from the console.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the SetFacialHairStyle from?
The SetFacialHairStyle 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 SetFacialHairStyle command take?
The SetFacialHairStyle command takes one argument: facial hair id type: facial hair id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
What is the SetFacialHairStyle used for?
SetFacialHairStyle lets you modify your player character's facial hair appearance on the fly. Pass a facial hair ID from 0 to 7 to switch between styles: Default (clean-shaven), Moustache, Goatee, Romantic, Dread Beard, Mutton Chops, Curly Beard, or Viking Beard.
Can I run the SetFacialHairStyle command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat SetFacialHairStyle <Facial Hair 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.
When was the SetFacialHairStyle data last updated?
The SetFacialHairStyle 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 syntax for the SetFacialHairStyle command?
The syntax is cheat SetFacialHairStyle <Facial Hair 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.
How do I enable admin commands to run SetFacialHairStyle?
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 SetFacialHairStyle <Facial Hair ID>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is SetFacialHairStyle in ARK: Survival Ascended?
Changes your character's facial hair style to one of seven preset options, from clean-shaven to Viking Beard.