
Gigantopithecus
A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
Full Gigantopithecus wiki pageARK creature comparison
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
Full Gigantopithecus wiki page
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. Gigantopithecus is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty).
Stat wins: Gigantopithecus 1 – 3 Brontosaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Gigantopithecus | Brontosaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore | — |
| Temperament | Territorial | Passive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 640 | 2277 | Brontosaurus |
| Stamina | 300 | 240 | Gigantopithecus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1500 | 10000 | Brontosaurus |
| Weight | 220 | 1600 | Brontosaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 1100 | 2000 | — |