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Corrupted Rex

CreatureVariant

  • Land
  • Carnivore
  • Breedable
Spawns on
6 maps
Abundance
Rare
Saddle
Level 74
Kill XP
30
Taming
Not tamable
Corrupted Rex

Overview

The Corrupted Rex is a rare, corrupted variant of the Tyrannosaurus, classified as a Carnivore with immense combat potential. It possesses the ability to be carried by larger creatures, enabling strategic aerial deployment in raids or expeditions. This dino excels in offensive roles where mobility via transport is critical.

It can be airlifted by Tusoteuthis for rapid battlefield insertion or extraction.

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Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level

StatBaseWild +/lvlTamed +/lvlWild growth
Health1100+220+4%20%
Stamina420+42+2%10%
Torpidity1550+93+0%6%
Oxygen150+15+2%10%
Food3000+300+2%10%
Weight500+10+0.8%2%
Melee damage100%+5%+10%5%
Movement speed100%+0%+1%0%

TamingOpen calculator

Corrupted Rex cannot be tamed.

Abilities

attack01 / 03

Roar

Briefly stun susceptible lower-level enemies and force them to defecate.

Controls
  • RMB

Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.

Spawn zones

6 maps with recorded spawn entriesOpen full map ›

72 recorded spawn entries
About spawn zones

Corrupted Rex has recorded spawns on 6 maps: Extinction, Astraeos, Amissa, Lost City, Temptress Lagoon and The Volcano.

Drops and interactions

Harvest yields by tool

Drops & harvest resources

Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.

SettingsHarvest body HP 230 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
ResourcePickHatchet
Hide~940% · ~8 hits~1460% · ~6 hits
Raw Meat~1160% · ~8 hits~740% · ~6 hits
Corrupted Nodule~16% · ~8 hits~28% · ~6 hits
Raw Prime Meat~210% · ~8 hits~760% · ~6 hits

Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.

Killing a Corrupted Rex yields Tyrannosaurus Arm, Corrupt Heart, Hide, Raw Meat, Corrupted Nodule, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet provides the highest yield for Hide and Corrupted Nodule, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. For Raw Prime Meat, use a dino with Prime harvesting capabilities.

Combat & abilities

Attacks and abilities

BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek

  • Bite
    LMB

    Base damage62

    1. Thatch3,487.5
    2. Wood1,550
    3. Stone790.5
    4. Metal387.5
    5. Tek155
More abilities
  • Roar
    RMB
  • Tek Saddle Cannon
    Left Ctrl

Damage taken

ResistsWeak to

Weapons

  • Anti-creature damage-96%
  • Stone weapons-34%
  • Player melee-20%
  • Projectile With Impact FX+20%
  • Piercing projectiles+40%

Explosives

  • Explosion Tek Turret-98%
  • Explosion Demolition Siege+20%
  • Demolition explosives+50%
  • Explosion Tek Projectile Missile+50%
  • Explosion Tek Projectile End Boss Beam Drone+300%

Creatures

  • Creature attacks-50%
  • Herbivore attacks-40%
  • Strong creature attacks+50%
  • Raid creature attacks+55%
  • Melee Dino Robot Small+300%

Environment & other

  • Plant Species X-50%
  • Environmental damage+20%
  • Spike Wall+200%

HitboxesHead ×1.5

Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator

Combat notes

The Corrupted Rex has a +300% weakness to both Melee Dino Robot Small and Explosion TekProjectile EndBossBeam Drone damage types, making it extremely vulnerable to Tek-tier weaponry and robotic melee attackers. It also takes +200% more damage from spike walls, ideal for perimeter defense setups. Conversely, it has a -98% resistance to Explosion TekTurret, rendering Tek Turrets nearly ineffective. Focus on exploiting its robotic and explosive weaknesses.

The Corrupted Rex has a head hitbox multiplier, with the Head taking 1.5× damage. Target this zone for more efficient knockouts or faster kills.

ExperienceBase XP per kill: 30

Corrupted Rex kill XP

Base XP per kill: 30

Per kill

2,385 XP

30 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server

Saddle crafting XP

Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server

Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Full XP calculator →

Tips

  • The Corrupted Rex is highly vulnerable to robotic melee attacks, taking +300% more damage from sources like the Robo-Sauro or automated systems.
  • It suffers +300% increased damage from Tek projectile and drone-based beam attacks, making it a poor choice against Tek defenses.
  • Spike walls are exceptionally effective, dealing +200% more damage, ideal for funneling or trapping it defensively.
  • It is highly resistant to Tek Turret explosions, taking -98% less damage, allowing it to survive prolonged exposure.
  • It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, enabling surprise aerial assaults or safe repositioning during combat.

This page details the Corrupted Rex's spawn conditions, combat weaknesses, harvest drops, and transport capabilities. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.

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