Specimen Implant

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How do I give the Specimen Implant to another player?

Look at the player and run cheat GiveItemToPlayer <PlayerID> 133 1 0 0, or stand near them and use cheat GiveItemNum 133 1 0 0 after selecting them in your admin tools. It's the quick way to hand out the Specimen Implant during events and giveaways.

How do I open the console to spawn the Specimen Implant?

On PC, press Tab to open the admin console, paste the command, and press Enter. On Xbox and PlayStation, open the pause menu and use the on-screen command bar. Then drop in the Specimen Implant spawn code from this page.

What is the Specimen Implant?

A starting item that serves as a narrative note or document, given at character creation and not stackable or craftable.

What is the Specimen Implant class used for in mods or spawn tools?

Spawn managers, loot-table editors, and RCON macros reference the Specimen Implant by its class PrimalItem_StartingNote_C or GFI PrimalItem_StartingNote. Both uniquely identify it in ARK: Survival Ascended.

Which game is the Specimen Implant from?

The Specimen Implant 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 add the Specimen Implant to a starter kit or loadout?

Include cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 1 0 0 in your server's kit or spawn script, and set the quantity argument to hand out multiples. Pair it with other item commands from the Codex to build a full loadout.

What's the difference between GFI and GiveItemNum for the Specimen Implant?

Both spawn the Specimen Implant. gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote matches the item by name and is quickest to type; GiveItemNum 133 uses the numeric ID and is precise for scripting. Same result, different lookup.

How do I spawn multiple Specimen Implant at once?

Change the quantity argument, the first number after the code. For example cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 25 0 0 spawns 25 of the Specimen Implant. Stacks respect the item's maximum stack size.

Why isn't my Specimen Implant spawn command working?

Check three things: admin access is enabled (enablecheats on servers), the code is typed exactly (PrimalItem_StartingNote), and all three trailing numbers are present. Copying cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 1 0 0 directly from this page avoids the most common mistakes.

What's the full blueprint path of the Specimen Implant?

The full blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Notes/PrimalItem_StartingNote.PrimalItem_StartingNote'". Paste it into GiveItem to spawn the exact item: cheat GiveItem "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Notes/PrimalItem_StartingNote.PrimalItem_StartingNote'" 1 0 0. Copy it exactly, because the path is case sensitive and must keep its wrapping quotes.

Is the Specimen Implant blueprint path case-sensitive?

Yes. "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Notes/PrimalItem_StartingNote.PrimalItem_StartingNote'" must be typed exactly, including capitalization and the wrapping quotes. Copy it from this page to avoid a typo that returns an empty spawn.

Can I spawn the Specimen Implant over RCON or on a dedicated server?

Yes. Send the same command through RCON or your control-panel console: cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 1 0 0. If your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.

Is the Specimen Implant spawn code on GameServersCodex accurate?

Yes. The Specimen Implant's class name, GFI code, item ID, and blueprint path are reproduced exactly from the live game data and re-checked each patch, so you can copy them straight into your console.

How do I give myself the Specimen Implant with a cheat command?

Open the admin console and run cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 1 0 0. That gives you one Specimen Implant instantly. The three numbers after the code are quantity, quality, and blueprint flag. Raise the first to spawn a stack, or set the last to 1 to receive it as a blueprint instead of a finished item. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.

Can I get the Specimen Implant without spawning it?

Yes. The Specimen Implant can also be obtained through normal ARK: Survival Ascended progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.

What's the numeric item ID of the Specimen Implant?

The numeric item ID for the Specimen Implant is 133. Use it with GiveItemNum, cheat GiveItemNum 133 1 0 0, to spawn by ID instead of by GFI name.

How do I enable admin commands to spawn the Specimen Implant?

In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin first with enablecheats <AdminPassword>, then run the Specimen Implant spawn command. Without admin access the console rejects it.

Does the Specimen Implant spawn command work in single-player and multiplayer?

Yes, the command is identical in both. Single-player has cheats enabled by default; multiplayer just requires an admin login first. The Specimen Implant then spawns the same way.

What is the Specimen Implant used for?

The Specimen Implant is a non-stackable item that appears in a survivor's inventory at spawn. It functions as a lore note rather than a consumable or craftable tool, and cannot be duplicated or stored in quantity.

Where can I copy the Specimen Implant spawn command?

Use the copy buttons in the Spawn Commands and Blueprint Path sections near the top of this page. Each copies the full Specimen Implant command to your clipboard in one click, ready to paste into the console.

What's the Specimen Implant GFI short code?

The GFI code for the Specimen Implant is PrimalItem_StartingNote. GFI matches the item by its short blueprint name, so cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 1 0 0 is the fastest way to spawn it without typing the full blueprint path.

What items are related to the Specimen Implant?

See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Specimen Implant, or open Browse Games to explore the full ARK: Survival Ascended database.

What's the Specimen Implant class name?

The class name for the Specimen Implant is PrimalItem_StartingNote_C. Class names end in _C and identify the item's blueprint at runtime, which makes them useful for spawn tools, mods, and RCON macros.

What do the numbers in the Specimen Implant spawn command mean?

In cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 1 0 0, the code identifies the Specimen Implant, then the three numbers are quantity, quality, and blueprint flag (0 = item, 1 = blueprint). So it spawns one standard Specimen Implant.

How do I spawn a higher-quality Specimen Implant?

The second number is quality, where 0 is primitive and higher values roll toward ascendant. cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 1 100 0 attempts a top tier Specimen Implant. Quality only affects items that support tiers; on others it's ignored.

How do I spawn the Specimen Implant as a blueprint instead of a finished item?

Set the final argument to 1: cheat gfi PrimalItem_StartingNote 1 0 1. The last number is the blueprint flag, where 0 gives the crafted item and 1 gives its blueprint (for craftable items; on items with no blueprint the flag is simply ignored).

How current is the Specimen Implant spawn info?

The Specimen Implant entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.

Is the Specimen Implant a DLC item or part of the base game?

The Specimen Implant is part of the base ARK: Survival Ascended game, so no DLC or map pack is required to spawn or craft it.

What's the difference between the Specimen Implant GFI code and its blueprint path?

The GFI code PrimalItem_StartingNote is a short name for quick spawning; the blueprint path "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Notes/PrimalItem_StartingNote.PrimalItem_StartingNote'" is the full engine reference used by GiveItem and spawn tools. Both point at the same Specimen Implant.

How do I spawn the Specimen Implant by its item ID?

Run cheat GiveItemNum 133 1 0 0 in the admin console. GiveItemNum spawns by numeric ID, which is precise for scripts and control panels. The trailing numbers are quantity, quality, and blueprint flag.