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ARK: Survival Ascended Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature creature

Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature

  • Creature
  • Base Game

A malfunctioned variant of the Defense Unit creature, useful for admins managing end-game or event spawns by entity ID.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/EndGame/Dinos/Tank/EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned.EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/EndGame/Dinos/Tank/EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned.EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Malfunctioned Defense Unit is a Fantasy-type creature representing a damaged or corrupted version of the standard Defense Unit. Its distinct entity ID, EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C, separates it from its functional counterpart, so admins must use that specific ID when spawning or referencing it in server commands.

This creature is not tied to any DLC, meaning it can appear or be spawned on any map without additional content requirements. Use its entity ID with SpawnDino or similar admin commands to place it precisely, controlling level and location as needed.

Because it is a malfunctioned variant, its behavior or stats may differ from the base Defense Unit. Test spawns in a controlled area before deploying it in a live server environment to confirm it behaves as expected for your scenario.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Malfunctioned Defense Unit 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 Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Malfunctioned Defense Unit 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.
How do I spawn a wild Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature?
Run cheat Summon EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
Which game is the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature from?
The Malfunctioned Defense Unit 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.
What type of creature is the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature?
The Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature is classified as a fantasy in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
When was the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature data last updated?
The Malfunctioned Defense Unit 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's the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature entity ID?
The creature ID for the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature is EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
What is Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature in ARK: Survival Ascended?
A malfunctioned variant of the Defense Unit creature, useful for admins managing end-game or event spawns by entity ID.
What is the blueprint path for the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature?
The Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/EndGame/Dinos/Tank/EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned.EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned'". 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 do I spawn the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".
What is the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature uses the name tag Malfunctioned Defense Unit. That is the value per-dino server settings expect, such as spawn multipliers, taming overrides and stat multipliers in Game.ini.
What is the Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature used for?
The Malfunctioned Defense Unit is a Fantasy-type creature representing a damaged or corrupted version of the standard Defense Unit. Its distinct entity ID, EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned_C, separates it from its functional counterpart, so admins must use that specific ID when spawning or referencing it in server commands.
How do I spawn a Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/EndGame/Dinos/Tank/EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned.EndTank_Character_BP_Malfunctioned'" 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 Malfunctioned Defense Unit Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.