Corrupted Triceratops
Variant · 7 maps
Overview
The Corrupted Triceratops is a corrupted variant of the Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops, found in wasteland biomes. It retains herbivorous traits but exhibits aggressive behavior due to its corruption.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis, enabling rapid deployment across hostile terrain for logistical or combat support.
Spawn Locations
7 mapsThe Corrupted Triceratops spawns exclusively in wasteland biomes. It is considered rare and appears across 7 ARK maps. Players should focus on high-radiation zones where corrupted fauna are most likely to spawn.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
The Corrupted Triceratops cannot be tamed.
Corrupted Triceratops is not tamable.
Corrupted Triceratops Taming - Video Guide
Take a look at this short video guide to taming the Corrupted Triceratops.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Corrupted Triceratops yields Hide, Raw Meat, Corrupted Nodule, and Keratin. The Hatchet is the best tool for harvesting Hide, Corrupted Nodule, and Keratin, while the Pick yields the most Raw Meat.
| 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 | |
| 2%~0~8 hits | 3%~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 Triceratops has a severe weakness to Melee Dino Robot Small and Explosion TekProjectile EndBossBeam Drone damage, taking +300% more damage from these sources. Spike walls also deal +200% damage. Conversely, it is highly resistant to Explosion TekTurret and Instant HurtDinos, taking up to -98% less damage. Use non-Tek explosive or robotic melee attacks to exploit its vulnerabilities.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)4 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 | 375.0 | +75.00 | +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 0.15x, making it significantly less effective to target than the body. Focus attacks on the body for efficient knockout or elimination.
Tools & Guides
Corrupted Triceratops Tips & Tricks
The Corrupted Triceratops takes 300% more damage from robotic melee and Tek-based explosions, making it vulnerable to automated defenses and boss beams.
It resists Tek Turret explosions by 98%, rendering standard Tek turrets nearly ineffective.
Spike walls deal 200% additional damage, making them highly effective in static defense setups.
It can be carried by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis, allowing safe transport over long distances.
This page details the Corrupted Triceratops's stats, spawn conditions, harvest drops, damage modifiers, and utility. For precise data, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on-site.