Aberrant Megalania
Variant · 5 maps
Overview
Aberrant Megalania is a medium-sized carnivore variant found in the Aberration. It deals increased melee damage and is highly effective in combat roles due to its resistance to certain attacks. It can be airlifted by Argentavis or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Tamed primarily for its combat prowess and structural damage capability, it excels in raids and base assaults where its high damage output and durability are maximized.
Spawn Locations
5 mapsAberrant Megalania spawns in cave biomes across 5 ARK maps. It is very commonly encountered, making it accessible for survivors exploring underground networks. The highest density of spawns occurs in the green zones of the Aberration's cave maps.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Tame Aberrant Megalania using knockout methods. The best food is Extraordinary Kibble, which provides the fastest taming. Raw Mutton also works if kibble is unavailable. Use a Bola or Chain Bola to immobilize it initially.
Knock it out with Tranq Arrows from a Bow, Crossbow, or Compound Bow, or use a Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Darts. About 11 Extraordinary Kibble are needed. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Extraordinary KibbleBest | 6 | 24:34 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 12 | 28:49 | 72 Lvl (222) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 14 | 33:37 | 72 Lvl (222) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 21 | 50:22 | 68 Lvl (218) |
 Raw Meat | 42 | 1:40:49 | 54 Lvl (204) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing Aberrant Megalania yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat harvest.
Estimates based on game-extracted data (weights, quantities, harvest multipliers, damage type chains). Each harvest event independently rolls each resource - higher weight = higher drop chance. Actual yields vary with RNG.
Damage Resistances
Aberrant Megalania takes +120% more damage from dino attacks, making it highly vulnerable to other carnivores. It has a -100% damage modifier against Mining Drill Harvest, rendering it immune to drill-based damage. It also takes +55% more damage from metal-based melee attacks. Level Health and Melee Damage to compensate.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 460.8 | +92.16 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 400.0 | +40.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 700.0 | +42.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 200.0 | +20.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 400.0 | +8.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 106.0% | +5.30% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a damage multiplier of 1.5x, making headshots effective for faster knockouts. All other body zones take standard damage.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteCarnivore Medium GiveRabies | 10 | 55.0 | 30.0 | — | — | — |
| Bite (Climbing)Carnivore Medium GiveRabies | 10 | 55.0 | 30.0 | — | — | — |
| ClawCarnivore Medium GiveRabies | 16 | 88.0 | 48.0 | — | — | — |
| Bite (Swimming)Carnivore Medium GiveRabies | 10 | 55.0 | 30.0 | — | — | — |
Numbers reflect base melee at level 1, 100% TE, no imprint. The damage calculator lets you scale by melee %, server multipliers, and pick a specific structure for exact hit counts.
Tools & Guides
Aberrant Megalania Tips & Tricks
The Bite attack deals 10 damage with a 0.5-second cooldown. Claw attacks hit for 16 damage every second, making them stronger in sustained combat.
It takes +120% more damage from attacks by other dinosaurs, so avoid bringing it into dino-heavy fights.
It is immune to damage from mining drills, useful when defending against drill-based raiders.
It can be carried by Argentavis, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis for aerial or aquatic transport.
This page details the stats, taming, breeding, harvest, and combat data for Aberrant Megalania. For precise calculations, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.