Tek Parasaur
Tek Parasaur Overview
Survivors looking at Tek Parasaur in ARK: Survival Ascended will find a land-based herbivore that earns its keep through resource gathering, making tedious farming runs much faster. It is a herbivore tamed through knockout taming, with Basic Kibble as its top-tier food, and brings 480 base Weight, providing good carrying capacity to the table. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 24°C–28°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood requiring significant patience. Survivors lean on it to gather Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil along with several other resources at much higher rates than hand tools. Players target Tek Parasaur once they need a reliable workhorse beyond the starter mounts.
Spawn Locations
Tek Parasaur does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Tek Parasaur Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Basic KibbleBest | 8 | 6:50 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Archelon Algae | 20 | 8:00 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Crops | 80 | 32:00 | 62 Lvl (212) |
 Mejoberry | 107 | 32:06 | 55 Lvl (205) |
    | 160 | 32:00 | 41 Lvl (191) |
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
Parasaur SaddleLv.9
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)1 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
You can gather Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, Element Dust from a Tek Parasaur corpse. The corpse has 80 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
The harvest table below breaks down exact yields per tool. Choose your tool based on which resource you're after - yields vary significantly.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 60%~4~3 hits | 40%~2~2 hits | |
| 60%~4~3 hits | 40%~2~2 hits | |
| 60%~4~3 hits | 40%~2~2 hits | |
| 60%~4~3 hits | 40%~2~2 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.
Gathering Abilities
Harvest Guide →Damage Resistances
The Tek Parasaur has 13 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. 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 | 200.0 | +40.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 450.0 | +45.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 150.0 | +9.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1500.0 | +150.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 480.0 | +9.60 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Damage dealt to the Tek Parasaur varies across 1 hitbox zone. Its weakest point is the Head at 2x - a significant damage bonus when you land your shots there.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Tek Parasaur can damage: Thatch. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeHerbivore Small | 12 | 66.0 | — | — | — | — |
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
Tek Parasaur Tips & Tricks
Check out what other players have learned about the Tek Parasaur - and contribute your own tips. Players often share optimal trap layouts and torpor weapon comparisons for the Tek Parasaur.
This page is your complete guide to the Tek Parasaur in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities - plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.
The Tek Parasaur starts with 200 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 480 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 Tek Parasaur, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Basic Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
Breeding Tek Parasaurs produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 24°C and 28°C. Full maturation takes 1 day and 2 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
Once tamed, the Tek Parasaur can harvest Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, Element Dust. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
