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ARK creature comparison

Giganotosaurus vs Plesiosaur

Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

Giganotosaurus

Giganotosaurus

The largest carnivorous land creature in ARK. Extremely dangerous when enraged. Loses taming effectiveness rapidly.

Full Giganotosaurus wiki page
Plesiosaur

Plesiosaur

A large aquatic creature capable of equipping a platform saddle. Great for underwater bases and combat.

Full Plesiosaur wiki page

The Verdict

Overall winner: Giganotosaurus

Giganotosaurus comes out ahead on raw power (score 79/100, tier A) and wins 1/4 compared stats. Plesiosaur is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty).

Stat wins: Giganotosaurus 1 – 3 Plesiosaur. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.

Stat-by-Stat Comparison

StatGiganotosaurusPlesiosaurWinner
DietCarnivoreCarnivore—
TemperamentAggressiveAggressive—
TameableYesYes—
RideableYesYes—
Health800002400Giganotosaurus
Stamina400800Plesiosaur
Oxygen150150Tie
Food40005000Plesiosaur
Weight700800Plesiosaur
Melee Damage11Tie
Movement Speed11Tie
Torpor100001600—

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