Megapithecus (Alpha)
Overview
The Megapithecus (Alpha) is a massive carnivorous boss creature. It possesses immense strength and can summon minions to aid in combat. This creature excels in siege situations, overwhelming enemy structures and defenses with brute force and numbers.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Spawn Locations
Megapithecus (Alpha) does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Megapithecus (Alpha) cannot be tamed.
Megapithecus (Alpha) is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Megapithecus (Alpha) yields Pelt, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Pelt, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat output.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~205~157 hits | 60%~308~125 hits | |
| 60%~231~157 hits | 40%~154~125 hits | |
| 10%~26~157 hits | 10%~26~125 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 Megapithecus (Alpha) takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective in defense. It is also highly vulnerable to explosions and melee attacks from metal weapons. Conversely, it is highly resistant to mining drills and Tek Pistol damage, reducing incoming damage significantly.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 128800.0 | +25760.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 650.0 | +65.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 350.0 | +21.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 2000.0 | +200.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 2600.0 | +260.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 4000.0 | +80.00 | +0.40% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +4.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +0.00% |
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melee AttackCarnivore Large | 400 | 2200.0 | 1200.0 | — | — | — |
Numbers reflect base melee at level 1, 100% TE, no imprint. The damage calculator lets you scale by melee %, server multipliers, and pick a specific structure for exact hit counts.
Tools & Guides
Megapithecus (Alpha) Tips & Tricks
Spike walls deal +400% damage to the Megapithecus (Alpha), making them ideal for defensive setups.
Explosions are highly effective, exploiting its +50% vulnerability.
Melee attacks made with metal weapons deal +55% more damage.
It is highly resistant to Tek Pistol damage, taking -82% less damage from it.
Mining drills are ineffective, as it has -100% vulnerability to their damage.
This page details the Megapithecus (Alpha)'s stats, combat behavior, harvest drops, and damage modifiers. For spawn locations, taming calculations, and breeding timers, refer to the dedicated calculators and maps.