Brute X-Rex
Overview
The Brute X-Rex is a massive carnivore with a unique role in transport logistics. It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, enabling deep-sea deployment and mobile underwater operations. This makes it useful for underwater base assaults or resource retrieval in aquatic biomes.
It does not tame, so its utility is limited to encounters in the wild where its presence impacts combat and strategy.
Spawn Locations
Brute X-Rex does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Brute X-Rex cannot be tamed.
Brute X-Rex is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Brute X-Rex yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet harvests the most Hide, the Pick yields the most Raw Meat, and using a Dino (Prime) tool maximizes Raw Prime Meat output.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~21~17 hits | 60%~32~13 hits | |
| 60%~24~17 hits | 40%~16~13 hits | |
| 14%~4~17 hits | 9%~2~13 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 Brute X-Rex takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for defense. It is also highly vulnerable to explosions and melee attacks with metal weapons, gaining +55% damage from the latter. Conversely, it is fully immune to mining drill harvest damage and takes 50% less damage from projectile-based attacks and small turrets.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)60 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 | 3950.0 | +1185.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 630.0 | +63.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 3100.0 | +186.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 4000.0 | +400.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 850.0 | +17.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Brute X-Rex has a head hitbox that takes 1.5× damage, making headshots effective for faster knockouts or combat. Focus attacks on the head for optimal efficiency.
Tools & Guides
Brute X-Rex Tips & Tricks
The Brute X-Rex is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking +400% damage, making them ideal for perimeter defense.
It takes +55% more damage from metal melee attacks, so use weapons like the Metal Sword or Pike to maximize DPS.
It is completely immune to mining drill harvest damage, rendering tools like the Mining Drill ineffective.
It takes 50% less damage from ranged turrets and projectile-based attacks, reducing the effectiveness of automated defenses.
It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, allowing for underwater transport and tactical repositioning.
This page details the Brute X-Rex's stats, breeding, harvest drops, and combat behavior. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.