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ARK: Survival Ascended Mantis Shrimp Creature creature

Mantis Shrimp Creature

  • Creature
  • Aquatica

An Aquatica DLC invertebrate creature; admins need its entity ID to spawn, manage, or script encounters with it on Aquatica-enabled servers.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

MantisShrimp_Character_BP_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/Abyss/Dinos/MantisShrimp/MantisShrimp_Character_BP.MantisShrimp_Character_BP'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon MantisShrimp_Character_BP_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "MantisShrimp_Character_BP_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Abyss/Dinos/MantisShrimp/MantisShrimp_Character_BP.MantisShrimp_Character_BP'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Mantis Shrimp is an invertebrate creature introduced in the Aquatica DLC. As with other DLC creatures, it will only appear and function correctly on servers that have the Aquatica content enabled.

Admins can use the entity ID MantisShrimp_Character_BP_C with commands like SpawnDino to place the creature directly, or reference the name tag Mantis Shrimp when working with certain server config entries. Keep in mind that DLC creatures may not spawn on base-game maps without additional configuration.

Beyond spawning, the entity ID is also useful when setting up creature-specific overrides in Game.ini, such as adjusting spawn weights, damage multipliers, or taming settings for the Mantis Shrimp specifically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mantis Shrimp Creature?
An Aquatica DLC invertebrate creature; admins need its entity ID to spawn, manage, or script encounters with it on Aquatica-enabled servers.
What's the Mantis Shrimp Creature entity ID?
The creature ID for the Mantis Shrimp Creature is MantisShrimp_Character_BP_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
Which game is the Mantis Shrimp Creature from?
The Mantis Shrimp 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 current is the Mantis Shrimp Creature info?
The Mantis Shrimp 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 Mantis Shrimp Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Mantis Shrimp Creature is tied to the Aquatica content, so that map or pack must be installed for it to appear naturally. Admins can still force-spawn it on any map with summon commands.
How do I spawn a tamed Mantis Shrimp Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "MantisShrimp_Character_BP_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Mantis Shrimp 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 Mantis Shrimp Creature?
The Mantis Shrimp Creature is classified as a invertebrate in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
What is the Mantis Shrimp Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Mantis Shrimp Creature uses the name tag Mantis Shrimp. 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 Mantis Shrimp Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Abyss/Dinos/MantisShrimp/MantisShrimp_Character_BP.MantisShrimp_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 Mantis Shrimp Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.
How do I spawn a wild Mantis Shrimp Creature?
Run cheat Summon MantisShrimp_Character_BP_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Mantis Shrimp Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
What is the Mantis Shrimp Creature used for?
The Mantis Shrimp is an invertebrate creature introduced in the Aquatica DLC. As with other DLC creatures, it will only appear and function correctly on servers that have the Aquatica content enabled.
What is the blueprint path for the Mantis Shrimp Creature?
The Mantis Shrimp Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/Abyss/Dinos/MantisShrimp/MantisShrimp_Character_BP.MantisShrimp_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 do I spawn the Mantis Shrimp Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon MantisShrimp_Character_BP_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".