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ARK: Survival Ascended Alpha Rex Creature creature

Alpha Rex Creature

  • Creature
  • Base Game

The Alpha Rex is a powerful Alpha Predator variant of the Rex, identifiable by its Elite Rex name tag and useful for server difficulty tuning.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

MegaRex_Character_BP_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Rex/MegaRex_Character_BP.MegaRex_Character_BP'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon MegaRex_Character_BP_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "MegaRex_Character_BP_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Rex/MegaRex_Character_BP.MegaRex_Character_BP'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Alpha Rex is an Alpha Predator-class creature and one of the most dangerous apex threats on any map that spawns it. It functions as a souped-up Rex variant with the increased health, damage, and aggression range typical of alpha creatures, and it cannot be tamed through conventional means.

Admins reference this creature primarily when adjusting spawn configs, setting up custom difficulty scenarios, or testing combat balance. Its entity ID MegaRex_Character_BP_C is what you need when writing spawn entries or using creature-spawn console commands. The name tag displayed in-game is Elite Rex, which can help when distinguishing it from standard Rex spawns in log output or mod configs.

This creature is available in the base game with no DLC requirement, so it is a valid target for difficulty and spawn tuning on any standard server setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I spawn a wild Alpha Rex Creature?
Run cheat Summon MegaRex_Character_BP_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Alpha Rex Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
What's the Alpha Rex Creature blueprint path?
The Alpha Rex Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Rex/MegaRex_Character_BP.MegaRex_Character_BP'". 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.
How current is the Alpha Rex Creature info?
The Alpha Rex 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.
Is the Alpha Rex Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Alpha Rex 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 a tamed Alpha Rex Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "MegaRex_Character_BP_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Alpha Rex 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 type of creature is the Alpha Rex Creature?
The Alpha Rex Creature is classified as a alpha predator in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
What is Alpha Rex Creature in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Alpha Rex is a powerful Alpha Predator variant of the Rex, identifiable by its Elite Rex name tag and useful for server difficulty tuning.
What is the Alpha Rex Creature class name?
The creature ID for the Alpha Rex Creature is MegaRex_Character_BP_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
What is the Alpha Rex Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Alpha Rex Creature uses the name tag Elite Rex. 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 the Alpha Rex Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon MegaRex_Character_BP_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".
Which game is the Alpha Rex Creature from?
The Alpha Rex 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 Rex Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Rex/MegaRex_Character_BP.MegaRex_Character_BP'" 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 Rex Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.
What is the Alpha Rex Creature used for?
The Alpha Rex is an Alpha Predator-class creature and one of the most dangerous apex threats on any map that spawns it. It functions as a souped-up Rex variant with the increased health, damage, and aggression range typical of alpha creatures, and it cannot be tamed through conventional means.