Malfunctioned Tek Raptor
Overview
The Malfunctioned Tek Raptor is a small, aggressive carnivore. It is highly vulnerable to explosions and melee attacks from metal weapons, making it dangerous in combat but easy to dispatch with proper tactics. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
It is primarily used as a mobile hazard due to its high damage output and susceptibility to environmental threats, rather than for utility roles.
Spawn Locations
Malfunctioned Tek Raptor does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Malfunctioned Tek Raptor cannot be tamed.
Malfunctioned Tek Raptor is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Malfunctioned Tek Raptor yields Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, and Element Dust. The Pick is the best tool for harvesting all of these resources in maximum quantity.
| 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 Raptor takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos attacks, making it extremely vulnerable to instant-damage sources. It is highly resistant to mining drills, taking -100% damage, and also resists melee attacks with projectile impact effects by -50%. Melee attacks from herbivores are -40% less effective.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)3 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 | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 180.0 | +10.80 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 140.0 | +2.80 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.50% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The head is a critical hit zone, taking 3× damage. Targeting the head significantly speeds up knockout or elimination.
Tools & Guides
Malfunctioned Tek Raptor Tips & Tricks
The Malfunctioned Tek Raptor is highly vulnerable to explosion damage, taking +50% more. Use cover when engaging it.
It takes +55% more damage from melee attacks made with metal weapons, a key weakness to exploit.
Instant damage effects, such as those from turrets or traps, deal +120% damage and are extremely effective.
It can be carried by Argentavis, Desmodus, or Tusoteuthis for safe transport.
This page details the Malfunctioned Tek Raptor's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest yields, and combat data. For further assistance, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on-site.