Megapithecus
CreatureBoss
- Kill XP
- 3,000
- Taming
- Not tamable
Overview
The Megapithecus is a massive carnivorous boss creature. It excels in combat with high damage output and the ability to summon minions during battle. This creature is used primarily in boss fights and arena combat due to its aggressive AI and structure-damaging capabilities.
It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 200000 | +40000 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 650 | +65 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 350 | +21 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 2000 | +200 | +2% | |
| Food | 2600 | +260 | +2% | |
| Weight | 4000 | +80 | +0.4% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +4% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +0% |
TamingOpen calculator
Megapithecus cannot be tamed.
Drops and interactions
Harvest yields by tool
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 5,000 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Pelt | ~20540% · ~157 hits | ~30860% · ~125 hits |
 Raw Meat | ~23160% · ~157 hits | ~15440% · ~125 hits |
 Raw Prime Meat | ~2610% · ~157 hits | ~2610% · ~125 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Megapithecus yields Pelt, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Pelt, while the Pick is best for Raw Meat.
Combat & abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Melee attack
Base damage400
- Thatch2,200
- Wood1,200
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
- Throw rock
Base damage100
- Thatch-
- Wood-
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Mining DrillImmune
- Tek Pistol Kill-82%
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
- Anti-creature damage+120%
Explosives
- Demolition explosives+50%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Herbivore attacks-40%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
- Raid creature attacks+55%
Environment & other
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage-30%
- Spike Wall+400%
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
Megapithecus is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking +400% damage, making them extremely effective in defense setups. It also takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% from metal melee attacks. It is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest and Tek Pistol damage, reducing incoming damage by 100% and 82% respectively.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
ExperienceBase XP per kill: 3000
Megapithecus kill XP
Base XP per kill: 3,000
Per kill
954,000 XP3,000 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 5× boss × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Tips
- Megapithecus takes +400% damage from spike walls, making them ideal for defensive perimeters.
- It is weak to Instant HurtDinos, suffering +120% damage from such sources.
- Melee attacks with metal weapons deal +55% bonus damage to it.
- Explosions deal +50% more damage, making demolition charges highly effective.
This page details the Megapithecus's stats, taming, breeding, harvest data, and combat mechanics. For further planning, use the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available below.