The Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops's growth progresses through three stages: Baby (0–10%) lasts ~278 min and requires constant hand-feeding. Juvenile (10–50%) spans ~19h - it can eat from a Trough now. Adolescent (50–100%) takes ~23h - continues eating from troughs, nearly fully grown.

Imprinting during maturation provides permanent stat bonuses. At 100% imprint, the Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops gains 30% bonus damage and resistance when ridden by the imprinter. Keep various kibble types on hand, as imprint requests are randomized between cuddles, walks, and kibble feeding.

The Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops reproduces by laying fertilized eggs after mating. Incubation temperature must stay between 22°C and 28°C - use Air Conditioners, Standing Torches, or Dimetrodons to maintain the range. At the correct temperature, the egg hatches in approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes.

The baby Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops takes approximately 1 day and 22 hours to fully mature at default rates - slowly. During the baby phase (0–10%), hand-feed it directly. From 10% onward (juvenile), it can eat from a Feeding Trough.

Mutations can add +2 levels to any stat and change colors. Stacking mutations across generations is the key to min-maxed breeding lines. Use the breeding calculator to plan food requirements, incubation timers, and maturation phases.

Planning a mass raise? The Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops raising calculator breaks down food needs per phase so nothing goes to waste. Expect ~278 minutes of active care during the Baby phase before it graduates to trough-feeding as a Juvenile.

Adjust the dino count to calculate food for multiple Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops babies at once - essential for batch breeding operations. Match your food choice to your play schedule - longer spoil timers mean less babysitting.

The Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops, a herbivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a common sight across multiple maps.

With 375 base Health, the Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops is reasonably durable. Dealing 100% base Melee Damage, the Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops brings respectable melee power to the table. Stamina sits at 150 base, providing average stamina. A base Weight of 365 means a solid weight pool.

The Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops roams the ARK as a wild, untamable creature. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 22°C and 28°C. Killing a wild Malfunctioned Tek Triceratops yields 4 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.23 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.