Aberrant Meganeura
Variant · 14 maps
Overview
The Aberrant Meganeura is a small flying carnivore and an aberrant variant of the Meganeura. It deals significantly increased damage to structures and can be bred in captivity. This creature is primarily used for aerial combat and harassing enemy bases due to its ability to damage structures while flying.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Spawn Locations
14 mapsAberrant Meganeura spawns in cave systems and fertile zones across 14 ARK maps. It is considered uncommon, so sightings are infrequent. Look for glowing bioluminescent trails inside caves to locate them more easily.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
The Aberrant Meganeura cannot be tamed.
Aberrant Meganeura is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an Aberrant Meganeura yields Chitin, Raw Meat, and Cementing Paste. The Dino (Omnivore) harvest method provides the most Chitin, the Pick yields the highest amount of Raw Meat, and a Chitin Weapon is best for gathering Cementing Paste.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet | Chitin Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40%~3~2 hits | 70%~4~2 hits | 80%~8~2 hits | |
| 60%~2~2 hits | 30%~1~2 hits | 60%~2~2 hits | |
| 0%~0~2 hits | 0%~0~2 hits | 80%~8~2 hits |
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
The Aberrant Meganeura has a strong vulnerability to Melee TorpPoison ChitinPaste attacks, taking +600% more damage. It also takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% more from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino sources. Conversely, it is highly resistant to MiningDrill Harvest and Ranged Turret Small DefensePlant damage, taking -100% and -50% respectively. Level Health and Melee Damage.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)3 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 43.2 | +8.64 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 100.0 | +10.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 450.0 | +45.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 50.0 | +1.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 106.0% | +5.30% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeCarnivore Small StamDrain | 10 | 55.0 | — | — | — | — |
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 Meganeura Tips & Tricks
The Aberrant Meganeura takes +600% more damage from Melee TorpPoison ChitinPaste attacks, making it extremely vulnerable to players using Chitin-based weapons.
It is weak to Explosions and Demolition damage, taking +50% more damage, so avoid open zones during artillery barrages.
It takes -100% damage from MiningDrill Harvest sources, rendering mining drills completely ineffective against it.
It can be carried by Quetzal or Karkinos, enabling rapid aerial transport to distant bases.
This page details the Aberrant Meganeura's stats, taming process, breeding mechanics, harvest yields, and combat data. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map located below.