
Argentavis
An essential flying mount with great weight capacity and the ability to carry creatures. Its saddle acts as a mobile smithy.
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Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

An essential flying mount with great weight capacity and the ability to carry creatures. Its saddle acts as a mobile smithy.
Full Argentavis wiki page
A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
Full Gigantopithecus wiki pageOverall winner: Gigantopithecus
Gigantopithecus comes out ahead on raw power (score 49/100, tier B) and wins 1/4 compared stats.
Stat wins: Argentavis 3 – 1 Gigantopithecus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Argentavis | Gigantopithecus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Territorial | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 365 | 640 | Gigantopithecus |
| Stamina | 400 | 300 | Argentavis |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 2000 | 1500 | Argentavis |
| Weight | 400 | 220 | Argentavis |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 600 | 1100 | — |