Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur
Overview
The Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur is a herbivorous creature with a unique malfunctioning Tek trait. It can be carried by larger creatures for rapid deployment across the map. This makes it useful for transporting resources or as a mobile platform in combat scenarios.
It can be airlifted by Argentavis, Karkinos, Megalosaurus, Quetzal, or Tusoteuthis to bypass terrain and enemy defenses.
Spawn Locations
Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur cannot be tamed.
Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur yields Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, and Element Dust. The Pick is the best tool for harvesting all of these resources in maximum quantities.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 60%~4~3 hits | 40%~2~2 hits | |
| 60%~4~3 hits | 40%~2~2 hits | |
| 60%~4~3 hits | 40%~2~2 hits | |
| 60%~4~3 hits | 40%~2~2 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 Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur has a strong vulnerability to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% more damage. It is also weak to SpikeWall and Explosion Demolition, gaining +100% and +50% damage respectively. It resists fire damage by 60% and ranged turret attacks by 50%. Exploit its fire resistance in defensive setups.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)1 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 | 200.0 | +40.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 450.0 | +45.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 150.0 | +9.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 480.0 | +9.60 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head has a damage multiplier of 2x, making headshots effective for faster knockouts. All other body zones have standard damage multipliers.
Tools & Guides
Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur Tips & Tricks
It can be carried by Argentavis for aerial transport over long distances.
Karkinos can carry it underwater, enabling submerged base access.
Its vulnerability to spike walls makes it susceptible in perimeter defenses.
Fire-based weapons are inefficient due to its -60% fire damage taken.
This page details the Malfunctioned Tek Parasaur's stats, breeding, harvest drops, and combat behavior. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.