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ARK: Survival Ascended Alpha Dragon Creature creature

Alpha Dragon Creature

  • Creature
  • Base Game

The Alpha Dragon is the hardest-tier Dragon boss in ARK: Survival Ascended, relevant to admins spawning or scripting high-end boss encounters.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dragon/Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard.Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dragon/Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard.Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Alpha Dragon is the top-difficulty variant of the Dragon boss, identified in-game with the name tag "Dragon (Alpha)". As a Boss-type creature, it does not behave like standard wildlife, it appears in dedicated boss arenas rather than the open world, and standard taming mechanics do not apply.

Admins working with this creature typically reference its entity ID Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard_C when using spawn or summon commands, or when configuring boss-related server events and loot tables. Because it is a boss-class entity, commands like Summon or SpawnDino are the practical tools for placing it outside of a triggered arena.

No DLC is required to access the Alpha Dragon, meaning it is available on the base game without additional content. Keep in mind that boss creatures in this class are tuned for coordinated groups at peak gear levels, so server load and arena scripting should be tested before deploying in a live environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the Alpha Dragon Creature from?
The Alpha Dragon Creature 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 spawn a Alpha Dragon Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dragon/Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard.Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard'" 0 0 0 0. SpawnDino takes the full blueprint path followed by spawn distance, Y offset, Z offset and level, so you can place the Alpha Dragon Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.
What's the Alpha Dragon Creature entity ID?
The creature ID for the Alpha Dragon Creature is Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
What type of creature is the Alpha Dragon Creature?
The Alpha Dragon Creature is classified as a boss in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
How do I spawn a tamed Alpha Dragon Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Alpha Dragon Creature at the given level (150 here); change the number to set the level. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.
What's the Alpha Dragon Creature blueprint path?
The Alpha Dragon Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dragon/Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard.Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard'". Keep the wrapping quotes: SpawnDino and the other path-based admin commands need them to read the path as one argument. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.
When was the Alpha Dragon Creature data last updated?
The Alpha Dragon Creature 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 Alpha Dragon Creature in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Alpha Dragon is the hardest-tier Dragon boss in ARK: Survival Ascended, relevant to admins spawning or scripting high-end boss encounters.
What is the Alpha Dragon Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Alpha Dragon Creature uses the name tag Dragon (Alpha). That is the value per-dino server settings expect, such as spawn multipliers, taming overrides and stat multipliers in Game.ini.
How do I spawn a wild Alpha Dragon Creature?
Run cheat Summon Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Alpha Dragon Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
Is the Alpha Dragon Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Alpha Dragon Creature is part of the base ARK: Survival Ascended game, so no DLC or map pack is required to spawn it.
How do I spawn the Alpha Dragon Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Hard_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".
What is the Alpha Dragon Creature used for?
The Alpha Dragon is the top-difficulty variant of the Dragon boss, identified in-game with the name tag "Dragon (Alpha)". As a Boss-type creature, it does not behave like standard wildlife, it appears in dedicated boss arenas rather than the open world, and standard taming mechanics do not apply.