Megapithecus (Beta)
Overview
The Megapithecus (Beta) is a massive carnivorous boss creature. It excels at summoning minions and dealing devastating melee damage. This creature cannot be tamed. It is primarily encountered during boss events and used as a high-threat combat opponent in structured encounters.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Spawn Locations
Megapithecus (Beta) does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Megapithecus (Beta) cannot be tamed.
Megapithecus (Beta) is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Megapithecus (Beta) yields Pelt, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Pelt, while the Pick increases 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 (Beta) takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective. It is highly vulnerable to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% damage. Conversely, it is immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage and resists Tek Pistol Kill by 82%. Melee attacks with ProjectileImpactFX and small ranged turrets are only half as effective.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 112000.0 | +22400.00 | +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 (Beta) Tips & Tricks
Spike walls deal +400% damage to the Megapithecus (Beta), making them ideal for defensive setups.
It takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos, so exploit this weakness during boss fights.
The creature is immune to Mining Drill Harvest damage, rendering that method ineffective.
It resists Tek Pistol Kill by -82%, so avoid relying on this weapon type.
It can be carried by Quetzal or Karkinos, enabling aerial repositioning during events.
This page details the Megapithecus (Beta)'s stats, combat behavior, harvest drops, and boss mechanics. For further details, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.