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GigantopithecusB
HerbivoreTerritorialASE + ASA

Gigantopithecus

A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.

Power49Tier B
TamingEasy
RarityCommon
RoleUtility Mount
  • Tameable
  • Rideable
  • Breedable

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Territorial
Taming
Knockout·Full taming guide
Reproduction
Live Birth
Level range
1 to 30 (5 to 150 at 5.0 difficulty)
Species
Gigantopithecus fibrarator

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE88
PvP73

Rated Excellent for PvE and Strong for PvP.

Gigantopithecus — Detailed Guide

The Gigantopithecus is a giant ape that gathers Fiber, carries a survivor on its shoulders and is a strong friend in early fights. It is territorial: it leaves you alone until you get too close or hit it.

Where to find it

It is uncommon. It lives in forests and jungles on The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Valguero and Genesis Part 1 in both games, on Astraeos and Lost Colony in ASA, and on Crystal Isles, Fjordur and Lost Island in ASE.

Taming

A passive tame: sneak up while crouching and feed it from your hand, then back off and wait until it is hungry again. Regular Kibble is the fastest food, and Mejoberries also work. Do not hit it, or the taming resets. Ghillie armor makes the approach safer. See the taming calculator.

Breeding

  • Birth: a live birth, about 6 hours 37 minutes of gestation.
  • Growth: a baby matures in about 3.2 days at 1x.

Uses

Fiber gathering and an escort that carries you on its shoulders.

Tips

Keep your distance until you are ready to feed: getting close is what makes it attack.

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