
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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The apex predator of the ocean. Extremely powerful in water combat. Can equip a platform saddle for underwater bases.
Full Mosasaurus wiki pageOverall winner: Mosasaurus
Mosasaurus comes out ahead on raw power (score 62/100, tier B) and wins 4/4 compared stats. Carnotaurus is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty).
Stat wins: Carnotaurus 0 – 4 Mosasaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Carnotaurus | Mosasaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 420 | 3600 | Mosasaurus |
| Stamina | 300 | 400 | Mosasaurus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 2000 | 8000 | Mosasaurus |
| Weight | 300 | 1300 | Mosasaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 350 | 3000 | — |