Corrupted Pteranodon
Variant · 7 maps
Overview
The Corrupted Pteranodon is a carnivorous flyer variant found in wasteland biomes. It excels at aerial combat with high mobility and aggressive attack patterns. Players use it for fast sky-based raids and harassing enemy structures from above.
It can be immobilized with a Bola, Chain Bola, or Bear Trap during taming attempts.
Spawn Locations
7 mapsCorrupted Pteranodon spawns in wasteland biomes across 7 ARK maps. It is commonly encountered in these zones, making it relatively easy to locate. The green zones on the spawn map indicate highest spawn density.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
The Corrupted Pteranodon cannot be tamed.
Corrupted Pteranodon is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Corrupted Pteranodon yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Corrupted Nodule. The Hatchet yields the most Hide and Corrupted Nodule, while Raw Meat harvest is maximized with the Pick.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~9~8 hits | 60%~14~6 hits | |
| 60%~11~8 hits | 40%~7~6 hits | |
| 6%~1~8 hits | 8%~1~6 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 Corrupted Pteranodon has a +300% weakness to Melee Dino Robot Small and Explosion TekProjectile EndBossBeam Drone damage types. SpikeWall attacks also deal +200% damage. It is highly resistant to explosions from Tek Turrets, taking -98% damage. Use non-Tek explosive sources or direct melee to bypass resistances.
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 | 210.0 | +42.00 | +3.00% |
 Stamina | 150.0 | +7.50 | +0.80% |
 Torpidity | 120.0 | +7.20 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 120.0 | +2.40 | +0.60% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +7.50% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +2.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head is a critical hit zone, applying a 3× damage multiplier when struck. Focus headshots during combat for maximum efficiency.
Tools & Guides
Corrupted Pteranodon Tips & Tricks
The Corrupted Pteranodon takes 300% more damage from robotic melee attacks.
Explosion-based Tek weaponry is nearly ineffective due to 98% resistance.
Spike walls are extremely effective, dealing double damage.
It deals 50 damage with its Barrel Roll attack, making it potent in aerial combat.
This page details the Corrupted Pteranodon's stats, combat behavior, harvest drops, and damage modifiers. For precise data, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map.