Brontosaurus
One of the largest creatures in ARK. Excellent for gathering berries and thatch. Can equip a platform saddle for mobile bases.
Full Brontosaurus wiki pageARK creature comparison
Brontosaurus 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: Brontosaurus
Brontosaurus 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: Brontosaurus plays as a Soaker, Rex as a Scout — pick by what your tribe needs.
Stat wins: Brontosaurus 3 – 1 Rex. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Brontosaurus | Rex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Passive | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 2277 | 1100 | Brontosaurus |
| Stamina | 240 | 420 | Rex |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 10000 | 3000 | Brontosaurus |
| Weight | 1600 | 500 | Brontosaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 2000 | 1550 | — |