Quick reference for terms used throughout the Arkon wiki.
A Discord role configured with +set roles addadminrole @role. Users with this role can use all Arkon commands including server management and RCON access. This is a Red-DiscordBot feature.
A free, open-source plugin that enables advanced map features like +hunt, +findtame, and detailed tribelogs. Get ArkViewer
The 2023 remake of Ark on Unreal Engine 5. Fully supported by Arkon.
The original 2017 Ark game. Supported by Arkon except for Nitrado-hosted servers.
In Arkon, a cluster is a group of related game servers you manage together. This is different from Ark's transfer cluster - it's simply how Arkon organizes your servers.
Even if you only have 1 server, you still need to create a cluster first.
A feature that syncs in-game chat to Discord, and optionally between all servers in a cluster.
A system that tracks user activity (messages and voice time) and awards experience points. Users level up as they participate, unlocking roles and perks. See +levelset for configuration.
Advanced economy features including command costs, transfer taxes, auto-paydays, and bank event logging. Builds on Red-DiscordBot's built-in economy.
The Xbox/Microsoft account that hosts a crossplay server. Players add this as a friend to easily join the server.
Your character's unique ID in Ark, found on your implant (the diamond in your inventory). Used to link your in-game character to Discord for features like the shop.
A feature that announces player kills in map chat with a fun format. Also "shames" players who kill low-level characters (bobs). Toggle with +arkset killfeed.
An investigation tool that shows where a player was online during a specific time window. Useful for investigating incidents. See +lookback.
A randomized reward system where players can open crates for a chance at various items. Admins configure item pools and drop rates.
A Discord role configured with +set roles addmodrole @role. Users with this role have limited staff permissions - they can use moderation commands but not full admin features. This is a Red-DiscordBot feature.
A reward system where players can claim currency or items at set intervals by typing +payday in-game or Discord.
🔹 A score calculated from a tribe's defensive structures (turrets, generators, tek). Used for the +power leaderboard. Higher power = more competitive tribe.
The character(s) typed before a command to trigger the bot. Arkon's default prefix is +. Change it with +set serverprefix <newprefix>.
Arkon's paid tier ($10/month) that unlocks up to 100 servers, longer data retention, and exclusive features. See Premium Features.
In the Discord leveling system, players who reach the max level can "prestige" to reset their level while earning a special prestige rank and perks.
A customizable image showing a user's Discord stats (level, XP, messages, voice time, stars). Viewable with +profile.
A protocol that lets Arkon send commands to your game server. Requires port forwarding and proper configuration.
The open-source Discord bot framework that Arkon is built on. Red provides the core command system, permissions, and role management. Learn more
The item shop system that uses RCON to deliver purchased items directly to players' inventories.
Automate RCON commands to run at specific times. Useful for automatic restarts, broadcasts, or maintenance tasks.
See Implant.
A recognition system where community members can give "stars" to thank helpful users. View with +stars and see leaderboard with +startop.
A feature for collecting community ideas. Players submit suggestions with +idea, others vote with reactions, and admins can approve/reject them.
🔸 A score indicating how likely an Xbox account is to be an alternate account (alt). Based on account age, gamerscore, and other factors.
An investigation feature showing a player's join and leave events over a time period. See +timeline.
🔹 A configurable limit on how many uncryoed (active) tames a tribe can have at once. Helps prevent server lag from too many active dinos.
🔹 A whitelist of server names that tames are allowed to transfer from. Used with +scanforeigntames to detect cheated-in tames from unauthorized sources.
A list of suspicious players that admins want to monitor. When a watched player joins or leaves, admins receive an alert.
A Discord leveling feature that tracks and announces top contributors each week. Configure with +weeklyset.
Xbox integration features for crossplay servers, including automatic friend management, Xbox DMs, and alt detection.
A player's unique Xbox identifier. Used internally by Arkon for tracking crossplay players.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ⚡ | Premium feature - requires Arkon Premium |
| 🔸 | Xbox/Crossplay feature - requires Microsoft Store version |
| 🔹 | Self-hosting feature - requires ArkViewer plugin |