Lightning Triceratops
Variant
Overview
The Lightning Triceratops is a variant of the standard Triceratops, retaining its herbivorous diet and sturdy build. It possesses unique electrical properties tied to its variant nature, though it cannot be tamed by survivors. Due to its untamable status, it serves no direct utility in transportation, farming, or combat roles.
It can be carried by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis, allowing aerial or aquatic transport when needed.
Spawn Locations
Lightning Triceratops does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Lightning Triceratops cannot be tamed.
Lightning Triceratops is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Lightning 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 Lightning Triceratops has a +300% weakness to Melee Dino Robot Small and Explosion TekProjectile EndBossBeam Drone damage types. It also takes +200% more damage from SpikeWall attacks. Conversely, it has a -98% resistance to Explosion TekTurret and -96% resistance to Instant HurtDinos, making it highly resistant to certain explosive and instant-damage sources.
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 for knockouts or damage. Use body shots for optimal efficiency.
Tools & Guides
Lightning Triceratops Tips & Tricks
The Lightning Triceratops takes +300% more damage from Melee Dino Robot Small attacks, making it vulnerable to robotic melee sources.
It is highly susceptible to Explosion TekProjectile EndBossBeam Drone damage, taking +300% more.
SpikeWall damage is especially effective, dealing +200% more to this creature.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for repositioning or escape.
This page details the Lightning Triceratops, including its stats, harvest yields, damage modifiers, and transport capabilities. For further assistance, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.