R-Megatherium
R-Megatherium Overview
In ARK: Survival Ascended, R-Megatherium occupies the harvester transport niche - is a practical workhorse - it can both gather and haul resources efficiently. It is an omnivore tamed through knockout taming, with Superior Kibble as its top-tier food, and brings 725 base Weight, providing massive inventory space to the table. It gives live birth after a gestation period, with offspring maturing over an extremely long period, one of the longest in the game. Its harvest profile centers on Hide, Raw Meat, Pelt, making farming runs noticeably faster. Players target R-Megatherium once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
R-Megatherium does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
R-Megatherium Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Superior KibbleBest | 8 | 24:01 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Giant Bee Honey | 11 | 30:59 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 17 | 29:56 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Meat | 62 | 1:49:09 | 62 Lvl (212) |
    | 154 | 1:48:27 | 33 Lvl (183) |
| +10 more in calculator→ | |||
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
Megatherium SaddleLv.52
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)4 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.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Harvesting a dead R-Megatherium yields Hide, Raw Meat, Pelt. The corpse has 320 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
Consult the harvest breakdown table to optimize your tool choice. Resource quantities depend on the tool used, the creature's harvest health, and your server's harvest rate.
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.
Gathering Abilities
Harvest Guide →Damage Resistances
Incoming damage to the R-Megatherium 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 | 717.8 | +143.56 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 400.0 | +40.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 1000.0 | +60.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 270.0 | +27.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 3000.0 | +300.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 725.0 | +14.50 | +0.90% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 105.0% | +5.25% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Aiming matters - the R-Megatherium has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. The Head is the most vulnerable spot at 1.5x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The R-Megatherium can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SlamOmnivore Harvest NoRock | 49 | 269.5 | 147.0 | — | — | — |
| ClawOmnivore Harvest NoRock | 32 | 176.0 | 96.0 | — | — | — |
| BiteOmnivore Harvest NoRock | 32 | 176.0 | 96.0 | — | — | — |
| Water BiteOmnivore Harvest NoRock | 32 | 176.0 | 96.0 | — | — | — |
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
R-Megatherium Tips & Tricks
Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the R-Megatherium. Look for taming trap blueprints, ammo counts, and advice on avoiding accidental kills during knockout.
Everything you need to know about the R-Megatherium in ARK: Survival Ascended is collected here. Use the stat overview, taming summary, and breeding details below to plan your approach, then explore the dedicated tool pages for step-by-step help.
The R-Megatherium starts with 718 base Health, 105% base Melee Damage, 725 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 R-Megatherium, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Superior Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
The R-Megatherium 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 R-Megatherium can harvest Hide, Raw Meat, Pelt. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
