Bite
Bite a target in front of you.
Controls
- LMB
Base damage32
- Thatch176
- Wood96
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal
CreatureVariant
- Saddle
- Level 76
- Kill XP
- 18
- Taming
- Not tamable
Overview
The Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal is a large flying carnivore. It possesses the ability to damage structures, making it a threat to player-built bases. This creature can be immobilized and is breedable, allowing for potential use in controlled environments. It can airlift smaller mounts such as Ankylosaurus or Castoroides in its claws for rapid deployment across the map.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 1200 | +240 | +1.6% | |
| Stamina | 800 | +40 | +1% | |
| Torpidity | 1850 | +111 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 1200 | +120 | +2% | |
| Weight | 800 | +16 | +1% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +4% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Base statsOpen calculator
Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal cannot be tamed.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Weight reduction
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 115 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Scrap Metal | ~560% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits |
 Electronics | ~560% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits |
 Oil | ~560% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits |
 Element Dust | ~560% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
When killed, the corpse yields Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, and Element Dust. The Pick is the best tool for harvesting all resources from the corpse.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- BiteLMB
Base damage32
- Thatch176
- Wood96
- Stone-
- Metal-
- Tek-
More abilities
- CarryRMB
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Mining DrillImmune
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Projectiles+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-20%
- Spike Wall+400%
HitboxesHead ×3
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal is highly vulnerable to spike walls, which deal +400% damage. It also takes +120% damage from Instant HurtDinos and +55% from Melee DmgMetal RaidDino attacks. Conversely, it is completely immune to mining drill harvest damage. Ranged turrets and melee attacks with projectile impact effects are less effective, reducing incoming damage by 50%.
The head is a critical hit zone, providing a 3× damage multiplier when targeted. Focus fire on the head to maximize damage output during combat.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 18
Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal kill XP
Base XP per kill: 18
Per kill
1,431 XP18 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
Saddle crafting XP
- Quetz Platform Saddle1,848 XP
Base 462 XP · Level 97 · Platform
- Quetz Saddle464 XP
Base 116 XP · Level 76
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Experience
- It takes +400% damage from spike walls, making them extremely effective for base defense.
- The creature is completely resistant to mining drill harvest damage, rendering such tools useless against it.
- It can be immobilized using a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Large Bear Trap during combat or capture attempts.
- Eggs require a narrow incubation range of 5–6°C; use air conditioning units to maintain stable temperatures.
- It can carry creatures like Ankylosaurus or Castoroides in its claws for fast transport.
This page details the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal's stats, breeding mechanics, harvest drops, and combat data. For further assistance, refer to the breeding calculator and spawn map tools available on the site.
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