Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops
Overview
The Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops is a large herbivore with a unique role in logistics and transport due to its weight reduction capabilities. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for rapid deployment across vast distances. This makes it ideal for mobile resource transport and field operations where weight efficiency is critical.
Spawn Locations
Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops cannot be tamed.
Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops 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 Triceratops has a +120% weakness to Instant HurtDinos, making it highly vulnerable to certain automated defenses. It also takes +100% damage from spike walls and +55% from metal melee attacks. It is highly resistant to fire, taking -60% damage from fire-based 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 highly resistant to headshots. Target the body for efficient knockout or combat damage.
Tools & Guides
Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops Tips & Tricks
It takes significantly more damage from Instant HurtDinos, so avoid placing it near automated spike traps or similar mechanisms.
Spike walls are extremely effective against it, dealing double damage, making them ideal for perimeter defense.
Fire-based attacks are poorly effective, dealing only 40% of normal damage due to its high resistance.
It can be carried by Quetzal, enabling fast repositioning during combat or transport.
Its vulnerability to explosion damage makes it risky to use near demolition charges or artillery.
This page details the Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops'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.