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

The Malfunctioned Tek Rex is a powerful carnivore with a unique twist: it can be carried as cargo by larger creatures. This allows for strategic deployment in combat or transport scenarios where mobility is key. It is typically used by survivors who need a high-damage predator that can be airlifted into position.
It can be carried by Tusoteuthis, enabling surprise attacks or rapid relocation across difficult terrain.
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 1100 | +220 | +4% | |
| Stamina | 420 | +42 | +2% | |
| Torpidity | 1550 | +93 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +15 | +2% | |
| Food | 3000 | +300 | +2% | |
| Weight | 500 | +10 | +0.8% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +10% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +1% |
Malfunctioned Tek Rex cannot be tamed.

Briefly stun susceptible lower-level enemies and force them to defecate.
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
| Resource | ||
|---|---|---|
| ~560% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits | |
| ~560% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits | |
| ~560% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits | |
| ~560% · ~4 hits | ~440% · ~3 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing a Malfunctioned Tek Rex yields Tyrannosaurus Arm, Rex Bone Helmet, Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, and Element Dust. The Pick is the best tool for harvesting all resources from its corpse.
ResistsWeak to
HitboxesHead ×1.5
The Malfunctioned Tek Rex is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking +400% more damage from them, making spike walls extremely effective in defense. It also takes +120% more damage from instant-damage sources and +55% more from metal melee attacks. It is fully resistant to mining drill harvesting. Melee and ranged turret attacks deal 50% less damage to it.
The Malfunctioned Tek Rex has a head hitbox multiplier of 1.5x, making headshots more effective for knocking it out. Target the head when sedating to reduce required tranquilizers.
Base XP per kill: 30
Per kill
2,385 XP30 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
Base 86 XP · Level 74
Base 86 XP · Tek
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
This page details the Malfunctioned Tek Rex's stats, taming process, breeding mechanics, harvest drops, and combat behavior. For precise planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.