Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus
Overview
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus is a large herbivore with a unique weight reduction ability. It reduces the weight of Bingleberry by -75%, making it highly efficient for inventory management during resource runs. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment in remote areas.
Spawn Locations
Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus cannot be tamed.
Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus yields Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, and Element Dust. The Pick is the best tool for maximizing harvest quantities of all these resources.
| 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.
Weight Reduction
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus reduces the weight of Bingleberry by -75%. Pair it with a Quetzal or Tusoteuthis to maintain mobility while carrying large quantities.
Damage Resistances
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for defense. It is highly resistant to fire, taking -60% less damage from fire-based attacks. Use non-fire weaponry to avoid reduced effectiveness.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)5 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 | 650.0 | +130.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 300.0 | +30.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 500.0 | +30.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 6000.0 | +600.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 500.0 | +10.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +2.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus has hitzone multipliers, with the head taking 1.67× damage, making headshots effective for faster knockouts. The body and tail take normal damage.
Tools & Guides
Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus Tips & Tricks
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus is immune to fire damage, taking only 40% of normal damage from fire sources.
It takes double damage from spike walls, so avoid placing it in spike-heavy defenses.
Its weight reduction on Bingleberry makes it ideal for extended foraging trips.
It can be carried by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis, enabling rapid aerial transport.
This page details the Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus's stats, breeding, harvest data, and combat characteristics. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.