
Ankylosaurus
The best metal and crystal gatherer in the game. Essential for any established base. Reduced weight for metal in inventory.
Full Ankylosaurus wiki pageARK creature comparison
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

The best metal and crystal gatherer in the game. Essential for any established base. Reduced weight for metal in inventory.
Full Ankylosaurus wiki page
A versatile amphibious predator. Excellent for cave runs and water combat with its stun attack.
Full Baryonyx wiki pageOverall winner: Ankylosaurus
Ankylosaurus comes out ahead on raw power (score 50/100, tier B) and wins 2/5 compared stats.
Stat wins: Ankylosaurus 2 – 3 Baryonyx. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Ankylosaurus | Baryonyx | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Passive | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 700 | 440 | Ankylosaurus |
| Stamina | 175 | 325 | Baryonyx |
| Oxygen | 150 | 225 | Baryonyx |
| Food | 3000 | 2250 | Ankylosaurus |
| Weight | 250 | 325 | Baryonyx |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 420 | 400 | — |