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ARK: Survival Ascended Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature creature

Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature

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  • Genesis

A malfunctioned variant of the Pteranodon found in Genesis, identifiable by entity ID Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C for admin spawning and targeting.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/Genesis2/Missions/ModularMission/LifeSupport/Dinos/Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport.Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Genesis2/Missions/ModularMission/LifeSupport/Dinos/Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport.Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) is a bird-type creature that appears in the Genesis DLC as a broken, glitching variant of the standard Pteranodon. It shares the Pteranodon name tag with its normal counterpart but behaves differently due to its malfunctioned state, making it a distinct entity for admin purposes.

When spawning or targeting this creature with console commands, use the entity ID Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C to ensure you reference the malfunctioned variant rather than the base Pteranodon. This distinction matters when using commands like SpawnDino or DestroyAll where the wrong entity ID would affect the wrong population.

This creature is exclusive to Genesis, so it will not appear on other maps regardless of server settings. Admins managing Genesis servers should be aware of it when investigating unusual wildlife spawns or when scripting creature-related events.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I spawn the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".
What's the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature blueprint path?
The Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/Genesis2/Missions/ModularMission/LifeSupport/Dinos/Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport.Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport'". 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.
What type of creature is the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature?
The Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature is classified as a bird in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
Which game is the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature from?
The Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) 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 wild Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature?
Run cheat Summon Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
What is the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature uses the name tag Pteranodon. That is the value per-dino server settings expect, such as spawn multipliers, taming overrides and stat multipliers in Game.ini.
What is the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature class name?
The creature ID for the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature is Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
When was the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature data last updated?
The Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) 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.
How do I spawn a Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Genesis2/Missions/ModularMission/LifeSupport/Dinos/Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport.Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport'" 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 Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.
What is the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature?
A malfunctioned variant of the Pteranodon found in Genesis, identifiable by entity ID Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C for admin spawning and targeting.
What is the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature used for?
The Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) is a bird-type creature that appears in the Genesis DLC as a broken, glitching variant of the standard Pteranodon. It shares the Pteranodon name tag with its normal counterpart but behaves differently due to its malfunctioned state, making it a distinct entity for admin purposes.
Is the Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature is tied to the Genesis 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 Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "Ptero_Character_BP_LifeSupport_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Pteranodon (Malfunctioned) 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.