
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
One of the largest creatures in ARK. Excellent for gathering berries and thatch. Can equip a platform saddle for mobile bases.
Full Brontosaurus wiki pageOverall winner: Brontosaurus
Brontosaurus comes out ahead on raw power (score 59/100, tier B) and wins 4/4 compared stats. Ankylosaurus is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty).
Stat wins: Ankylosaurus 0 – 4 Brontosaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Ankylosaurus | Brontosaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore | — |
| Temperament | Passive | Passive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 700 | 2277 | Brontosaurus |
| Stamina | 175 | 240 | Brontosaurus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 3000 | 10000 | Brontosaurus |
| Weight | 250 | 1600 | Brontosaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 420 | 2000 | — |