Basilosaurus
A large prehistoric whale immune to stuns. Heals at the surface and produces Oil passively.
Full Basilosaurus wiki pageARK creature comparison
Basilosaurus vs Giganotosaurus
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Giganotosaurus
The largest carnivorous land creature in ARK. Extremely dangerous when enraged. Loses taming effectiveness rapidly.
Full Giganotosaurus wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Giganotosaurus
Giganotosaurus comes out ahead on raw power (score 79/100, tier A) and wins 2/3 compared stats. Basilosaurus is more accessible to tame (Medium difficulty). Roles differ: Basilosaurus plays as a Soaker, Giganotosaurus as a Scout — pick by what your tribe needs.
Stat wins: Basilosaurus 1 – 2 Giganotosaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Basilosaurus | Giganotosaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Passive | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 2400 | 80000 | Giganotosaurus |
| Stamina | 300 | 400 | Giganotosaurus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 8000 | 4000 | Basilosaurus |
| Weight | 700 | 700 | Tie |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 2000 | 10000 | — |