Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal
Overview
The Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal is a large flying carnivore. It possesses the ability to damage structures, making it a threat to player-built bases. This creature can be immobilized and is breedable, allowing for potential use in controlled environments. It can airlift smaller mounts such as Ankylosaurus or Castoroides in its claws for rapid deployment across the map.
Spawn Locations
Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal cannot be tamed. It is not a tamable creature and does not respond to taming methods such as passive feeding or knockout.
Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
When killed, the corpse yields Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, and Element Dust. The Pick is the best tool for harvesting all resources from the corpse.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~4~3 hits | |
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~4~3 hits | |
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~4~3 hits | |
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~4~3 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 Quetzal is highly vulnerable to spike walls, which deal +400% damage. It also takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks. Conversely, it is completely immune to mining drill harvest damage. Ranged turrets and melee attacks with projectile impact effects are less effective, reducing incoming damage by 50%.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)18 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 | 1200.0 | +240.00 | +1.60% |
 Stamina | 800.0 | +40.00 | +1.00% |
 Torpidity | 1850.0 | +111.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 800.0 | +16.00 | +1.00% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +4.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head is a critical hit zone, providing a 3× damage multiplier when targeted. Focus fire on the head to maximize damage output during combat.
Tools & Guides
Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal Tips & Tricks
It takes +400% damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for base defense.
The creature is completely resistant to mining drill harvest damage, rendering such tools useless against it.
It can be immobilized using a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Large Bear Trap during combat or capture attempts.
Eggs require a narrow incubation range of 5–6°C; use air conditioning units to maintain stable temperatures.
It can carry creatures like Ankylosaurus or Castoroides in its claws for fast transport.
This page details the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal's stats, breeding mechanics, harvest drops, and combat data. For further assistance, refer to the breeding calculator and spawn map tools available on the site.