Basilosaurus
A large prehistoric whale immune to stuns. Heals at the surface and produces Oil passively.
Full Basilosaurus wiki pageARK creature comparison
Basilosaurus vs Rex
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Rex
The Rex is one of the most iconic creatures in ARK. A powerful carnivore, often used as a combat mount for boss fights and base raids.
Full Rex wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Basilosaurus
Basilosaurus comes out ahead on raw power (score 59/100, tier B) and wins 3/4 compared stats. Rex is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty). Roles differ: Basilosaurus plays as a Soaker, Rex as a Scout — pick by what your tribe needs.
Stat wins: Basilosaurus 3 – 1 Rex. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Basilosaurus | Rex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Passive | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 2400 | 1100 | Basilosaurus |
| Stamina | 300 | 420 | Rex |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 8000 | 3000 | Basilosaurus |
| Weight | 700 | 500 | Basilosaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 2000 | 1550 | — |