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ARK: Survival Ascended Thorny Dragon Creature creature

Thorny Dragon Creature

  • Creature
  • Scorched Earth

The Thorny Dragon is a Scorched Earth reptile creature with entity ID SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C, useful for spawning and population control on desert maps.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/ScorchedEarth/Dinos/SpineyLizard/SpineyLizard_Character_BP.SpineyLizard_Character_BP'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/ScorchedEarth/Dinos/SpineyLizard/SpineyLizard_Character_BP.SpineyLizard_Character_BP'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Thorny Dragon is a reptile native to the Scorched Earth DLC. It spawns naturally on desert maps and is recognized by the engine under the name tag SpineyLizard. Admins working on Scorched Earth servers may need to reference it for spawn container edits, NPC replacement configs, or forced tame commands.

To spawn or target this creature via console, use the entity ID SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C. This applies to commands like summon, SpawnDino, or any config entry that references creature class names directly.

Because the Thorny Dragon is a Scorched Earth exclusive, it will not appear on base-game maps unless the server is configured to inject Scorched Earth spawns or the creature is manually placed. Keep this in mind when designing cross-map spawn tables or testing on non-DLC environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the creature ID for the Thorny Dragon Creature?
The creature ID for the Thorny Dragon Creature is SpineyLizard_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 a wild Thorny Dragon Creature?
Run cheat Summon SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Thorny Dragon Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
How current is the Thorny Dragon Creature info?
The Thorny Dragon 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 Thorny Dragon Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Thorny Dragon Creature uses the name tag SpineyLizard. That is the value per-dino server settings expect, such as spawn multipliers, taming overrides and stat multipliers in Game.ini.
Which game is the Thorny Dragon Creature from?
The Thorny Dragon 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.
Is the Thorny Dragon Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Thorny Dragon Creature is tied to the Scorched Earth 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's the Thorny Dragon Creature blueprint path?
The Thorny Dragon Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/ScorchedEarth/Dinos/SpineyLizard/SpineyLizard_Character_BP.SpineyLizard_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.
What is Thorny Dragon Creature in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Thorny Dragon is a Scorched Earth reptile creature with entity ID SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C, useful for spawning and population control on desert maps.
How do I spawn the Thorny Dragon Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".
How do I spawn a tamed Thorny Dragon Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "SpineyLizard_Character_BP_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Thorny Dragon 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 Thorny Dragon Creature used for?
The Thorny Dragon is a reptile native to the Scorched Earth DLC. It spawns naturally on desert maps and is recognized by the engine under the name tag SpineyLizard. Admins working on Scorched Earth servers may need to reference it for spawn container edits, NPC replacement configs, or forced tame commands.
What type of creature is the Thorny Dragon Creature?
The Thorny Dragon Creature is classified as a reptile in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
How do I spawn a Thorny Dragon Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/ScorchedEarth/Dinos/SpineyLizard/SpineyLizard_Character_BP.SpineyLizard_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 Thorny Dragon Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.