Megapithecus (Gamma)
CreatureBoss
- Kill XP
- 0
- Taming
- Not tamable
Overview
The Megapithecus (Gamma) is a massive carnivorous boss creature. It excels in combat due to its high Health and powerful melee attacks, making it a dominant force in boss encounters. It can summon minions to overwhelm enemies and throws rocks at distant targets, providing battlefield control. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Karkinos for fast deployment.
This creature is used primarily for raiding and defense, leveraging its structure-damaging capabilities and area denial.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 92400 | +18480 | +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 (Gamma) 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 the Megapithecus (Gamma) yields Pelt, Raw Meat, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet is the best tool for gathering Pelt, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat yield. Raw Prime Meat can be harvested without a preferred tool.
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
The Megapithecus (Gamma) takes +400% more damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective. It is also highly vulnerable to instant damage effects and melee attacks from metal weapons, which deal +55% damage. Conversely, it is highly resistant to mining drills and Tek Pistol attacks, reducing damage by 100% and 82% respectively. Melee and ranged turret damage are also less effective, reduced by 50%.
Can break Thatch and Wood. Build at least in Stone.
Tips
- The Melee Attack deals 400 damage and has a 1-second cooldown, making it highly effective in close combat.
- ThrowRock has a 56-meter range and an 11-second cooldown, allowing long-range disruption.
- Summon Minions has a 100-meter range and a 20-second cooldown, useful for drawing aggro or overwhelming enemies.
- It takes significantly increased damage from spike walls, so avoid placing it near such defenses when fighting against players.
This page details the Megapithecus (Gamma)'s stats, combat abilities, harvest yields, and weaknesses. For encounter planning, refer to the spawn map, taming calculator, and breeding calculator where applicable.