Megapithecus Guardian
Boss
Overview
The Megapithecus Guardian is a massive carnivorous boss creature. It excels in combat with high damage output and the ability to summon minions during battle. This creature is primarily encountered in boss fights and cannot be tamed by players.
Spawn Locations
Megapithecus Guardian does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
The Megapithecus Guardian cannot be tamed.
Megapithecus Guardian is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing the Megapithecus Guardian yields Pelt, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet is the best tool for gathering Pelt and Raw Meat, while no specific tool increases Raw Prime Meat yield.
| 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 Guardian has a strong vulnerability to spike walls, taking +400% more damage. It is also weak to Instant HurtDinos and melee attacks made with metal weapons. Use these weaknesses to maximize damage during boss encounters.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 200000.0 | +40000.00 | +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 damage Thatch and Wood structures. Build at least in Stone to resist its attacks.
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 Guardian Tips & Tricks
The melee attack deals 400 damage and has a 1-second cooldown.
Ranged rock throws have a 56-meter range and recharge every 11 seconds.
Minion summoning has a 100-meter range and activates every 20 seconds.
It takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making them highly effective in defense.
Deals +55% more damage with metal-based melee attacks.
This page details the Megapithecus Guardian's stats, combat behavior, harvest drops, and damage modifiers. For further details on spawns and combat strategies, refer to the in-game spawn map and boss encounter guides.