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ARK: Survival Ascended VR Mantis Creature creature

VR Mantis Creature

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  • Genesis

A Genesis simulation variant of the Mantis, used in VR environments with entity ID Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/Genesis2/Missions/ModularMission/Gauntlet2/STA/Endless/Tames/Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA.Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Genesis2/Missions/ModularMission/Gauntlet2/STA/Endless/Tames/Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA.Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA'" 0 0 0 0

About

The VR Mantis is a simulation-specific variant of the Mantis creature that appears within the Genesis DLC's virtual reality missions. It shares the Mantis name tag but operates under its own entity ID, Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C, which distinguishes it from standard Mantis spawns.

Admins targeting this creature for spawn commands, kill commands, or behavior testing should use the entity ID Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C rather than any base-game Mantis identifier. Using the wrong ID in a Genesis VR context may produce no result or spawn the wrong variant.

As a Fantasy-typed creature tied to the Genesis DLC, it will only appear in the appropriate simulation environment. Confirm the active map and mission context before attempting to manipulate this creature through admin commands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the VR Mantis Creature from?
The VR Mantis 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 VR Mantis Creature?
The VR Mantis Creature is classified as a fantasy in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
What is VR Mantis Creature in ARK: Survival Ascended?
A Genesis simulation variant of the Mantis, used in VR environments with entity ID Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C.
How do I spawn a wild VR Mantis Creature?
Run cheat Summon Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed VR Mantis Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
What is the VR Mantis Creature used for?
The VR Mantis is a simulation-specific variant of the Mantis creature that appears within the Genesis DLC's virtual reality missions. It shares the Mantis name tag but operates under its own entity ID, Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C, which distinguishes it from standard Mantis spawns.
What is the VR Mantis Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The VR Mantis Creature uses the name tag Mantis. That is the value per-dino server settings expect, such as spawn multipliers, taming overrides and stat multipliers in Game.ini.
What is the creature ID for the VR Mantis Creature?
The creature ID for the VR Mantis Creature is Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
What's the VR Mantis Creature blueprint path?
The VR Mantis Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/Genesis2/Missions/ModularMission/Gauntlet2/STA/Endless/Tames/Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA.Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA'". 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.
Is the VR Mantis Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The VR Mantis 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 the VR Mantis Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_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 VR Mantis Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed VR Mantis 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 VR Mantis Creature info?
The VR Mantis 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 VR Mantis Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Genesis2/Missions/ModularMission/Gauntlet2/STA/Endless/Tames/Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA.Mantis_Character_BP_TameSTA'" 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 VR Mantis Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.