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# How to Configure Custom Level Ramps in Ark

> Exceed the vanilla level limits in Ark: Survival Evolved. Learn how to implement custom experience ramps for players and dinosaurs.

## Beyond the Level Cap

By default, Ark survivors are capped at Level 105 (excluding Ascension bonuses). For community servers that want longer progression, you can increase this limit to 300 or higher. This is achieved by implementing a `LevelExperienceRampOverrides` configuration, which defines exactly how much experience is required for every single level.

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## Implementing the Override

Because you must define the experience required for **every level** from 1 to your new cap, the resulting code block can be extremely long. You should never attempt to write this manually.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate the Code">
    Use an online **Ark Level Ramp Generator**. Input your desired max level and the desired "feel" of the XP curve (e.g., linear or exponential).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate Game.ini">
    Log in to your [Game Panel](https://panel.freakhosting.com), go to the **Files** tab, and open `Game.ini`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the Configuration">
    Find the `[/Script/ShooterGame.ShooterGameMode]` header. Paste your generated `LevelExperienceRampOverrides` block directly beneath it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define Max XP">
    For the new ramp to function, you must also define the absolute maximum experience permitted for a player. Add this line:

    ```ini theme={null}
    OverrideMaxExperiencePointsPlayer=5000000
    ```

    *Note: Ensure this number is higher than the total XP required for your final level.*
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Dinosaur Level Overrides

You can apply this same logic to your tamed creatures to allow them to gain more levels after being tamed.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Dino XP Ramp">
    You must generate a second override specifically for dinosaurs. In your `Game.ini`, this will look similar to the player override but uses the `OverrideMaxExperiencePointsDino` variable.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Post-Tame Levels">
    By default, dinos can gain 88 levels after taming. A custom ramp can increase this to 200 or more, allowing for truly specialized powerful mounts.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Important>
  ### File Size Warning

  Adding a custom level ramp for 500+ levels can make your `Game.ini` file very large. The FREAKHOSTING web editor can handle this, but for extremely large files, we recommend using [SFTP](/portals/game-panel/how-to-connect-via-sftp) to upload the modified file.
</Important>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Progression:** Unlimited potential.
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