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ARK: Survival Ascended Surface Seeker Creature creature

Surface Seeker Creature

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  • Aberration

The Surface Seeker is a fantasy-type creature from Aberration that operates above ground, identified by entity ID Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Pteroteuthis/Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface.Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Pteroteuthis/Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface.Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Surface Seeker is the surface-dwelling variant of the Seeker creature, exclusive to the Aberration DLC. Classified as a fantasy-type creature, it distinguishes itself from its underground counterpart by spawning and operating in surface zones rather than the cave networks below.

Admins working on Aberration servers should note the separate entity ID for this variant, Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C, when using creature-targeted commands such as DestroyAll or SpawnDino. Targeting the wrong variant by name alone can produce unexpected results if surface and subterranean populations need to be managed independently.

Because its name tag reads "Seeker (Surface)", it will appear under that label in server logs and command output, which helps distinguish it from the standard Seeker when reviewing spawns or creature counts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Surface Seeker Creature used for?
The Surface Seeker is the surface-dwelling variant of the Seeker creature, exclusive to the Aberration DLC. Classified as a fantasy-type creature, it distinguishes itself from its underground counterpart by spawning and operating in surface zones rather than the cave networks below.
How do I spawn the Surface Seeker Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".
What is the Surface Seeker Creature class name?
The creature ID for the Surface Seeker Creature is Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
How do I spawn a Surface Seeker Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Pteroteuthis/Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface.Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface'" 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 Surface Seeker Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.
How do I spawn a tamed Surface Seeker Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Surface Seeker 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 current is the Surface Seeker Creature info?
The Surface Seeker 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 is the Surface Seeker Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Surface Seeker Creature uses the name tag Seeker (Surface). That is the value per-dino server settings expect, such as spawn multipliers, taming overrides and stat multipliers in Game.ini.
What type of creature is the Surface Seeker Creature?
The Surface Seeker Creature is classified as a fantasy in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
Is the Surface Seeker Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Surface Seeker Creature is tied to the Aberration 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.
What is Surface Seeker Creature in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Surface Seeker is a fantasy-type creature from Aberration that operates above ground, identified by entity ID Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C.
What is the blueprint path for the Surface Seeker Creature?
The Surface Seeker Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Pteroteuthis/Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface.Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface'". 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 a wild Surface Seeker Creature?
Run cheat Summon Pteroteuthis_Char_BP_Surface_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Surface Seeker Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
Which game is the Surface Seeker Creature from?
The Surface Seeker 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.