Megaraptor
DMG · 5 maps
Overview
The Megaraptor is a carnivorous damage-focused dinosaur. It tames via a special passive ritual at an altar, requiring players to defend the site from waves of enemies. Once tamed, it excels in combat and can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for rapid deployment.
It is primarily used for its high damage output and unique abilities in battle scenarios.
Spawn Locations
5 mapsMegaraptors spawn commonly in snow biomes. They appear across 5 ARK maps, with higher concentrations often found in colder, elevated regions. Check the spawn map for precise density zones.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
Taming a Megaraptor requires completing a special passive ritual. Locate its altar and light the surrounding torches to begin. Defend the site from enemy waves while keeping the torches lit. Use a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Large Bear Trap to immobilize it if needed during defense. No narcotics are required. Use the calculator below for your settings.
To tame a Megaraptor, locate its altar and light the surrounding torches to begin the ritual. Defend against waves of enemies while keeping the torches lit. Successfully completing the ritual tames the Megaraptor.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Megaraptor yields Hide, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet harvests the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. For Raw Prime Meat, use a Dino (Prime) to get the highest yield.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~15~12 hits | 60%~22~9 hits | |
| 60%~17~12 hits | 40%~11~9 hits | |
| 3%~1~12 hits | 2%~0~9 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
Megaraptor has a strong vulnerability to Spike Wall damage, taking +200% more damage. It also takes +120% more damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% more from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks. Conversely, it is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest damage, taking -100% damage. Avoid spike walls when using it defensively.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)18 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 | 350.0 | +70.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 350.0 | +35.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 400.0 | +24.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 2250.0 | +225.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 325.0 | +6.50 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.25% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Megaraptor has a head hitbox multiplier of 1.5x, making headshots more effective for faster knockout or combat damage. Target the head for optimal results.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClawCombosCarnivore Medium | 25 | 137.5 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
| ClawShredCarnivore Medium Bleed | 30 | 165.0 | 90.0 | — | — | — |
| BiteCarnivore Medium Bleed | 25 | 137.5 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
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
Megaraptor Tips & Tricks
The Megaraptor's DivePounce attack deals 35 damage and has a 20-second cooldown, ideal for closing long distances quickly.
Its ClawShred ability hits for 30 damage with a 0.25-second cooldown, making it effective in sustained melee combat.
It takes +200% more damage from spike walls, so avoid using it near such defenses.
It can be carried by Quetzal, allowing for fast aerial repositioning during raids or exploration.
This page details the Megaraptor's taming, breeding, harvesting, combat stats, and abilities. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available below.