
Variant
The Corrupted Dimorphodon is a small flying carnivore variant of the Dimorphodon. It deals significant melee damage to structures and can be immobilized with standard traps. This creature is primarily used in combat roles where its aerial agility and structural damage output are advantageous.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Corrupted Dimorphodon does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
The Corrupted Dimorphodon cannot be tamed.
Corrupted Dimorphodon is not tamable.
Killing a Corrupted Dimorphodon yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick favors Raw Meat.
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.
The Corrupted Dimorphodon has a +300% weakness to Melee Dino Robot Small and Explosion TekProjectile EndBossBeam Drone damage types. Spike walls also exploit a +200% vulnerability, making them highly effective in defensive setups. It resists Explosion TekTurret and Instant HurtDinos by -98% and -96% respectively, rendering these nearly ineffective.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125.0 | +25.00 | +4.00% | |
| 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% | |
| 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% | |
| 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% | |
| 900.0 | +90.00 | +2.00% | |
| 50.0 | +1.00 | +0.80% | |
| 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% | |
| 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
The Corrupted Dimorphodon has a head hitbox that takes 3× damage, making headshots highly effective for faster knockouts or kills. Target the head for optimal efficiency.
The Corrupted Dimorphodon takes +300% more damage from small robotic melee sources, making it vulnerable to automated defenses.
Explosion-based Tek turrets deal -98% damage, making them almost useless against it.
Spike walls deal +200% damage, making them excellent for perimeter defense.
It can be immobilized using a Bola or Bear Trap, useful for crowd control.
This page details the Corrupted Dimorphodon's stats, breeding, harvest data, and combat characteristics. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.