Mega Mek
Mega Mek Overview
Survivors looking at Mega Mek in ARK: Survival Ascended will find a land-based carnivore that is a practical workhorse - it can both gather and haul resources efficiently. Tamed via knockout taming (Element Dust is the optimal food), this carnivore enters service with 9001 base Weight, providing excellent carrying capacity. It gives live birth after a gestation period, with offspring maturing over many real-world days, demanding serious time investment. Survivors lean on it to gather Hide, Raw Meat at much higher rates than hand tools. That combination of survivability and damage is why Mega Mek sits on most endgame mount shortlists.
Spawn Locations
Mega Mek does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Mega Mek Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Element DustBest | 2500 | 27777:46:41 | -Infinity Lvl (-Infinity) |
 Element Shard | 2500 | 277777:46:48 | -Infinity Lvl (-Infinity) |
 Element | 2500 | 2777777:47:55 | -Infinity Lvl (-Infinity) |
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
Drops & Harvest Resources
You can gather Hide, Raw Meat from a Mega Mek corpse. The corpse has 20 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
Different tools yield different quantities - check the table below to pick the right tool for the resource you need. Generally, a Pick favors meat while a Hatchet favors hide and secondary materials.
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
Incoming damage to the Mega Mek is modified by 14 different type-specific multipliers. It shrugs off 7 damage types but is weak to 6, with its worst vulnerability at +120%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Base Stats
Full Stats→| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 9000.0 | +1800.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 1000.0 | +100.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 9001.0 | +180.02 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Mega Mek has 1 hitbox zone, each with a different damage multiplier. Hit the Head (1.5x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.
Tools & Guides
Mega Mek Tips & Tricks
Check out what other players have learned about the Mega Mek - and contribute your own tips. Common topics include trap designs, preferred knockout weapons, and narcotic management strategies.
This page is your complete guide to the Mega Mek in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities - plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.
The Mega Mek starts with 9,000 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 9001 base Weight. These base values scale with each wild and tamed level-up, so check the taming calculator to see exactly what stats you can expect at different levels.
To tame the Mega Mek, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Element Dust. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
The Mega Mek gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 3 days and 20 hours. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.
Once tamed, the Mega Mek can harvest Hide, Raw Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.