Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha)
Overview
The Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha) is a massive herbivore capable of carrying and being carried by other creatures. It excels in structural combat due to its ability to damage buildings and its compact posture for defense. It can be airlifted by Tusoteuthis for rapid deployment into combat zones or difficult terrain.
This variant is primarily used for base raiding and transport in high-level encounters, leveraging its durability and mobility when paired with flying carriers.
Spawn Locations
Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha) does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha) cannot be tamed.
Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha) is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha) yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Keratin. The Hatchet provides the highest quantity of Hide and Keratin, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat yield.
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 Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha) takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos and +100% more from spike walls, making it highly vulnerable to defensive traps. It is -60% resistant to fire damage, reducing effectiveness of flame-based attacks. Level Health and Melee Damage to maximize survivability and structural destruction.
Kill XP
Alpha Kill (1.33×)4 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.33× alpha 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 | 3500.0 | +1050.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 250.0 | +15.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 3000.0 | +300.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 365.0 | +7.30 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.50% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a damage multiplier of 0.125, making it highly resistant to headshots. Use body shots for consistent damage output during combat or taming attempts.
Tools & Guides
Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha) Tips & Tricks
It takes significantly increased damage from spike walls, making it vulnerable in base defenses that utilize them.
Fire-based attacks are only 40% as effective due to its strong resistance.
It can be immobilized using a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Large Bear Trap during combat or transport.
It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, enabling fast aerial repositioning.
This page details the Alpha X-Triceratops (Alpha)'s stats, breeding, harvest drops, and combat behavior. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.