Corrupted Rex
Variant · 6 maps
Overview
The Corrupted Rex is a rare, corrupted variant of the Tyrannosaurus, classified as a Carnivore with immense combat potential. It possesses the ability to be carried by larger creatures, enabling strategic aerial deployment in raids or expeditions. This dino excels in offensive roles where mobility via transport is critical.
It can be airlifted by Tusoteuthis for rapid battlefield insertion or extraction.
Spawn Locations
6 mapsThe Corrupted Rex spawns exclusively in Wasteland biomes. It is a rare encounter, appearing across 6 distinct ARK maps. Players should focus searches in irradiated or desolate zones where corrupted fauna are known to manifest.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
The Corrupted Rex cannot be tamed.
Corrupted Rex is not tamable.
Corrupted Rex Taming - Video Guide
Take a look at this short video guide to taming the Corrupted Rex.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Corrupted Rex yields Tyrannosaurus Arm, Corrupt Heart, Hide, Raw Meat, Corrupted Nodule, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet provides the highest yield for Hide and Corrupted Nodule, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. For Raw Prime Meat, use a dino with Prime harvesting capabilities.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~9~8 hits | 60%~14~6 hits | |
| 60%~11~8 hits | 40%~7~6 hits | |
| 6%~1~8 hits | 8%~2~6 hits | |
| 10%~2~8 hits | 60%~7~6 hits | |
| - | - | |
 Corrupt HeartDrop | - | - |
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 Rex has a +300% weakness to both Melee Dino Robot Small and Explosion TekProjectile EndBossBeam Drone damage types, making it extremely vulnerable to Tek-tier weaponry and robotic melee attackers. It also takes +200% more damage from spike walls, ideal for perimeter defense setups. Conversely, it has a -98% resistance to Explosion TekTurret, rendering Tek Turrets nearly ineffective. Focus on exploiting its robotic and explosive weaknesses.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)30 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.
Saddle Crafting XP
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 1100.0 | +220.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 420.0 | +42.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 1550.0 | +93.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 3000.0 | +300.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 500.0 | +10.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Corrupted Rex has a head hitbox multiplier, with the Head taking 1.5× damage. Target this zone for more efficient knockouts or faster kills.
Tools & Guides
Corrupted Rex Tips & Tricks
The Corrupted Rex is highly vulnerable to robotic melee attacks, taking +300% more damage from sources like the Robo-Sauro or automated systems.
It suffers +300% increased damage from Tek projectile and drone-based beam attacks, making it a poor choice against Tek defenses.
Spike walls are exceptionally effective, dealing +200% more damage, ideal for funneling or trapping it defensively.
It is highly resistant to Tek Turret explosions, taking -98% less damage, allowing it to survive prolonged exposure.
It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, enabling surprise aerial assaults or safe repositioning during combat.
This page details the Corrupted Rex's spawn conditions, combat weaknesses, harvest drops, and transport capabilities. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.