Tail Swing
Strike a target with the tail.
Controls
- LMB
Base damage42
- Thatch231
- Wood126
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus
CreatureVariant
- Saddle
- Level 26
- Kill XP
- 5
- Taming
- Not tamable
Overview
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus is a large herbivore with a unique weight reduction ability. It reduces the weight of Bingleberry by -75%, making it highly efficient for inventory management during resource runs. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis for fast deployment in remote areas.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 650 | +130 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 300 | +30 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 500 | +30 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 6000 | +600 | +2% | |
| Weight | 500 | +10 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +2% |
TamingOpen calculator
Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus cannot be tamed.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Weight reduction
About weight reduction
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus reduces the weight of Bingleberry by -75%. Pair it with a Quetzal or Tusoteuthis to maintain mobility while carrying large quantities.
Drops and interactions
Immobilized by
Harvest yields by tool
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 80 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Scrap Metal | ~460% · ~3 hits | ~240% · ~2 hits |
 Electronics | ~460% · ~3 hits | ~240% · ~2 hits |
 Oil | ~460% · ~3 hits | ~240% · ~2 hits |
 Element Dust | ~460% · ~3 hits | ~240% · ~2 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing the Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus yields Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, and Element Dust. The Pick is the best tool for maximizing harvest quantities of all these resources.
Gathering abilitiesHarvest guide
More gathering abilities
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Tail SwingLMB
Base damage42
- Thatch231
- Wood126
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Impale / ReleaseRMB
Impaling tail whip · Throw implied target
Base damage42
- Thatch231
- Wood126
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- Plate ModeC
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Explosions-40%
- Demolition explosives+50%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
- Raid creature attacks+55%
Environment & other
- Fire-60%
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-30%
- Spike Wall+200%
HitboxesHead ×1.7Body ×0.7Tail ×0.7
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus takes +200% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for defense. It is highly resistant to fire, taking -60% less damage from fire-based attacks. Use non-fire weaponry to avoid reduced effectiveness.
The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus has hitzone multipliers, with the head taking 1.67× damage, making headshots effective for faster knockouts. The body and tail take normal damage.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 5
Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus kill XP
Base XP per kill: 5
Per kill
398 XP5 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Tips
- The Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus is immune to fire damage, taking only 40% of normal damage from fire sources.
- It takes double damage from spike walls, so avoid placing it in spike-heavy defenses.
- Its weight reduction on Bingleberry makes it ideal for extended foraging trips.
- It can be carried by Quetzal or Tusoteuthis, enabling rapid aerial transport.
This page details the Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus's stats, breeding, harvest data, and combat characteristics. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.
Loading discussion...