What is the Highest Level Spawn in Ark: Survival Evolved?

The simple answer to “What is the highest level spawn in Ark?” is that it depends on server settings, but generally, the maximum wild dinosaur level on official servers is 150. However, some creatures, like Draconids, and their eggs, can spawn up to level 190 on official settings. However, this is just the starting point for understanding creature levels in Ark: Survival Evolved. With modifications to the game’s difficulty settings, and through server configurations, you can drastically increase the highest level dinos you encounter.

The game’s level system is more complex than a simple cap. The level of a wild dino is determined by a random distribution of stat points, with each level increasing the overall creature power. These levels are capped at 450 on official servers once a creature is tamed, though this can be increased to 500 for X-Variants. This means a wild-spawned level 150 creature, once tamed, could potentially have its levels pushed much further, provided it has been bred for strong stats.

The OverrideOfficialDifficulty setting allows servers to greatly modify the maximum spawn levels of wild creatures. It is a crucial setting for players who want to experience significantly more challenging (or easier) gameplay. By manipulating this, server admins can set maximum wild dino levels to 300, 500, or even higher! Let’s delve into some common questions to further understand this dynamic aspect of Ark.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dino Levels in Ark

What is the Default Max Level for Wild Dinos in Ark?

The default maximum level for wild dinosaurs on official servers is 150, with Draconids going up to 190. This assumes you have not modified the default difficulty settings. Keep in mind that while wild dinosaurs are capped at 150 (or 190), you can level a tamed creature up to level 450 on official servers, or 500 if it’s an X-Variant.

How Does the OverrideOfficialDifficulty Setting Work?

The OverrideOfficialDifficulty setting dictates the maximum level of creatures you find in the wild. The value you set is divided by 30 to determine the desired max level. For example, if you set this value to 10 (OverrideOfficialDifficulty=10), your maximum wild dino level will be 300 (10 x 30 = 300). This setting is often used by private servers and single-player games for greater control over difficulty.

How Do I Increase the Max Level of Dinos on My Server?

To increase the maximum level of dinos on your server, you need to modify the OverrideOfficialDifficulty setting in your server’s configuration file. This can be done either through the command line using “? OverrideOfficialDifficulty=x.x” or by editing the Game.ini file. Remember to calculate the needed value by dividing your desired max level by 30.

Can You Get Level 500 Creatures in the Wild?

No, you cannot find a naturally wild spawned level 500 creature without server modifications. While dinos can be leveled to 500 once tamed (for X-Variants) in official servers, you must modify OverrideOfficialDifficulty to see wild creatures spawning at levels higher than 150 or 190. With specific server configurations, it is possible to reach maximum levels like 500 for wild dinos.

What is the Max Level a Dino Can Reach After Taming?

On official servers, a tamed dino can reach level 450. The level cap of 500 for X-Variants. This number is achieved through experience, meaning that it begins at its wild-spawned level and gains additional levels through experience and breeding. Server admins can modify this setting with specific mods.

What Does the “Max Difficulty” Setting Do?

The “Maximum Difficulty” checkbox or setting (MaxDifficulty=True) forces the game’s difficulty setting to 5.0. This typically means the highest dino levels are set to 150. However, it doesn’t remove the need to change OverrideOfficialDifficulty to increase the levels further. It mainly serves to ensure that creatures spawn at the highest vanilla level for the base game.

Is There a Hard Cap on Creature Stats?

Yes, there is a hard cap on creature stats. Each stat point can only accumulate up to a maximum of 255 points. This applies to a tamed creature’s health, melee damage, stamina, weight, etc. Players breed creatures to transfer the highest individual stat values to new generations, leading to extremely powerful creatures.

How Does Difficulty Impact Dinosaur Levels?

Difficulty directly correlates to the levels of dinosaurs you encounter. At the beginning of the game, a lower difficulty of 0.2 might only result in dino levels reaching around 30. As you get stronger, it becomes desirable to increase the difficulty to find higher-level dinos that are essential for breeding and taming powerful creatures. You should also remember that the number associated to the OverrideOfficialDifficulty setting does NOT directly translate to the max dino level that you would find on your server.

Why Are Alpha Raptors So Strong at Lower Levels?

Alpha Raptors, even at lower levels (e.g., level 4-13), are significantly more powerful than regular Raptors. They have greatly increased health (approximately 3600 at level 4), damage, and resistances, making them a huge threat for early-game players. They are designed to be challenging and require high-level players with powerful tames to defeat effectively.

What Are the Rare Creatures in Ark and How Do They Spawn?

Ark features some of the rarest creatures. These include the Titanosaurus (2-3 per map), the Unicorn (1 per map), Tusoteuthis (1 per map), Alpha Rex (1 per map), Liopleurodon (1 per map for 30 minutes), and Phoenix (1 per map, only during heatwaves). These creatures are very hard to find and often require unique methods to locate or tame.

Can I Tame the DodoRex?

The DodoRex is incredibly rare and hard to obtain. You don’t tame it like normal creatures. To “tame” one you must first obtain Megapithecus, Broodmother, and Wyvern trophies. You then use these trophies along with three golden treats in the Annunaki workbench, where they will then be formed into a boss tribute for a summon, similar to that of a normal boss battle. The DodoRex also appears as a final boss in the Genesis: Part 2 missions.

What Bosses Increase Survivor Level Caps?

Defeating certain bosses increases the maximum level for your Survivor. Beating the Overseer on The Island, the Manticore on Scorched Earth, Rockwell on Aberration, the Corrupted Master Controller on Genesis: Part 1, or Rockwell Prime on Genesis: Part 2 will increase your maximum level by 5, 10, or 15 depending on the difficulty level you cleared. Defeating King Titan does not affect your maximum player level.

How Can I Get Mjolnir in Ark?

To get Mjolnir, you must collect all three Alpha Boss trophies (Megapithecus, Broodmother, and Dragon) and take them to a floating Runestone in the sky to craft a portal to the Alpha Fenrir fight. Defeating Alpha Fenrir will automatically drop Mjolnir.

How Do I Remove Level Caps on My Server?

To remove or modify the maximum player level, you need to edit the Game.ini file on your server. You’ll add relevant entries to the LevelExperienceRampOverrides section to dictate the experience needed for each level. This will allow you to level beyond the default levels in Ark.

How Common Are Tek Creatures?

Tek creatures in Ark are rarer spawns, typically appearing at a 5% chance compared to their normal counterparts. For example, where regular Raptors spawn, there is a 5% chance for them to be a Tek Raptor.

By understanding these aspects of dinosaur levels and difficulty settings, you can tailor your Ark experience to the exact challenge you desire. Whether you’re looking for a more relaxed environment or a brutal survival test, Ark: Survival Evolved gives you the power to fine-tune the challenge and rewards you will encounter.