
Carnotaurus
A fast mid-game carnivore with a powerful headbutt. Good for exploration and combat.
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Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

A fast mid-game carnivore with a powerful headbutt. Good for exploration and combat.
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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 3/4 compared stats. Carnotaurus is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty).
Stat wins: Carnotaurus 1 – 3 Brontosaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Carnotaurus | Brontosaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Passive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 420 | 2277 | Brontosaurus |
| Stamina | 300 | 240 | Carnotaurus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 2000 | 10000 | Brontosaurus |
| Weight | 300 | 1600 | Brontosaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 350 | 2000 | — |