X-Megalodon
Variant · 1 map
Overview
X-Megalodon is a rare aquatic carnivore variant of the Megalodon, found only in ocean biomes. It features a compact build ideal for underwater navigation and combat. This creature excels as a mobile aquatic assault mount, capable of rapid tames and efficient structure damage. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment to distant oceanic zones.
Spawn Locations
2 mapsX-Megalodon spawns exclusively in ocean biomes. It is considered rare and appears on only one ARK map. Players should focus on deep offshore zones for sightings, as spawn density is lowest near coastlines.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming an X-Megalodon requires knockout via tranquilizing weapons. The most effective food is Superior Kibble, which yields the highest affinity gain. Raw Mutton also works if superior kibble is unavailable. Use Tranq Arrows from a Crossbow or Longneck Rifle with Tranquilizer Darts for efficient sedation. It can be immobilized with a Chain Bola or Bear Trap. The taming process takes about 42 minutes with 11 kibble. Use the calculator below for your settings.
| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Superior KibbleBest | 11 | 42:12 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 23 | 51:46 | 70 Lvl (220) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 29 | 1:05:16 | 68 Lvl (218) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 42 | 1:34:24 | 62 Lvl (212) |
 Raw Meat | 85 | 3:11:16 | 41 Lvl (191) |
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Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing an X-Megalodon yields Megalodon Tooth, Raw Fish Meat, and Raw Prime Fish Meat. The Dino (Fish Harvest) tool provides the highest yield of Raw Fish Meat, while the Sickle maximizes Raw Prime Fish Meat collection.
| Resource |  Pick |  Sickle | Harvest Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93%~25~17 hits | 93%~25~11 hits | 93%~25~18 hits | |
| 0%~0~17 hits | 13%~3~11 hits | 4%~1~18 hits | |
 Megalodon ToothDrop | - | - | - |
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 X-Megalodon takes +400% damage from spike walls, making it highly vulnerable to such defenses. It also suffers +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks. Conversely, it is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest damage, taking -100% damage. This makes it ineffective against mining-based tools. Focus on increasing Health and Melee Damage for combat viability.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)12 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.
Saddle Crafting XP
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 582.0 | +116.40 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 320.0 | +32.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 800.0 | +48.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 2000.0 | +200.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 250.0 | +5.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 105.0% | +5.25% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The X-Megalodon has a head hitbox multiplier, with damage to the head multiplied by 1.5×. Target the head for faster knockout or increased combat effectiveness. Use precise aiming when sedating or engaging in battle.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack 1Carnivore Large Gnash TamedAttackerOnly | 40 | 220.0 | 120.0 | — | — | — |
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
X-Megalodon Tips & Tricks
The X-Megalodon takes +400% damage from spike walls. Avoid placing it in such defenses when used as a sacrificial tank.
It is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest damage, taking -100% damage. This makes it immune to mining-based resource extraction tools.
It can be carried by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis, enabling rapid long-distance transport over oceans.
Its compact hitbox makes it effective for navigating tight underwater caves and ruins.
It deals +50% damage with Melee WithProjectileImpactFX DoubleDinoDmg attacks, enhancing its effectiveness in dino-versus-dino combat.
This page details the X-Megalodon's taming, breeding, harvesting, combat stats, and spawn mechanics. For precise taming or breeding calculations, refer to the in-game calculators. A spawn map is available to track its rare oceanic appearances.