Tail Swing
Strike a target with the tail.
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CreatureVariant

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.
| 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% |
Malfunctioned Tek Stegosaurus cannot be tamed.

Strike a target with the tail.
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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.
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
| Resource | ||
|---|---|---|
| ~460% · ~3 hits | ~240% · ~2 hits | |
| ~460% · ~3 hits | ~240% · ~2 hits | |
| ~460% · ~3 hits | ~240% · ~2 hits | |
| ~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.
ResistsWeak to
HitboxesHead ×1.7Body ×0.7Tail ×0.7
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.
Base XP per kill: 5
Per kill
398 XP5 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
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.