Gigantopithecus
A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
Full Gigantopithecus wiki pageARK creature comparison
Gigantopithecus vs Carbonemys
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Carbonemys
A slow but extremely tanky turtle. Great for early-game water exploration and soaking turrets.
Full Carbonemys wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Carbonemys
Carbonemys comes out ahead on raw power (score 50/100, tier B) and wins 3/4 compared stats.
Stat wins: Gigantopithecus 1 – 3 Carbonemys. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Gigantopithecus | Carbonemys | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore | — |
| Temperament | Territorial | Passive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 640 | 700 | Carbonemys |
| Stamina | 300 | 200 | Gigantopithecus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1500 | 3000 | Carbonemys |
| Weight | 220 | 270 | Carbonemys |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 1100 | 275 | — |