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ARK: Survival Ascended Dodo Creature creature

Dodo Creature

  • Creature
  • Base Game

The Dodo is a base-game bird creature commonly used by admins for testing spawn commands, taming setups, and starter-area population.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

Dodo_Character_BP_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dodo/Dodo_Character_BP.Dodo_Character_BP'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon Dodo_Character_BP_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "Dodo_Character_BP_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dodo/Dodo_Character_BP.Dodo_Character_BP'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Dodo is a small, non-DLC bird found on the base game maps. It is one of the most recognizable low-tier creatures in ARK: Survival Ascended, occupying beaches and open areas where new survivors spawn. Its entity ID is Dodo_Character_BP_C, and its name tag is Dodo.

Admins frequently use the Dodo when validating spawn configurations or testing taming mechanics, since it poses minimal threat and is easy to control in a controlled environment. Because it requires no DLC, it is available on every server regardless of what expansions are installed.

When forcing a spawn with summon or SpawnDino, reference the entity ID Dodo_Character_BP_C directly. Keep in mind that Dodos spawned via admin commands may not behave identically to wild-spawned ones in terms of level scaling, depending on your server's difficulty settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the Dodo Creature from?
The Dodo 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 tamed Dodo Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "Dodo_Character_BP_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Dodo 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 is the Dodo Creature used for?
The Dodo is a small, non-DLC bird found on the base game maps. It is one of the most recognizable low-tier creatures in ARK: Survival Ascended, occupying beaches and open areas where new survivors spawn. Its entity ID is Dodo_Character_BP_C, and its name tag is Dodo.
How do I spawn a Dodo Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dodo/Dodo_Character_BP.Dodo_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 Dodo Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.
What is the creature ID for the Dodo Creature?
The creature ID for the Dodo Creature is Dodo_Character_BP_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
How do I spawn the Dodo Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon Dodo_Character_BP_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".
How current is the Dodo Creature info?
The Dodo 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 Dodo Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Dodo 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 wild Dodo Creature?
Run cheat Summon Dodo_Character_BP_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Dodo Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
What type of creature is the Dodo Creature?
The Dodo Creature is classified as a bird in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
What is the Dodo Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Dodo Creature uses the name tag Dodo. That is the value per-dino server settings expect, such as spawn multipliers, taming overrides and stat multipliers in Game.ini.
What is the Dodo Creature?
The Dodo is a base-game bird creature commonly used by admins for testing spawn commands, taming setups, and starter-area population.
What's the Dodo Creature blueprint path?
The Dodo Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dodo/Dodo_Character_BP.Dodo_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.