
Gigantopithecus
A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
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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
The only creature capable of actively healing other tames. Essential for boss fights but consumes food rapidly while healing.
Full Daeodon wiki pageOverall winner: Daeodon
Daeodon comes out ahead on raw power (score 52/100, tier B) and wins 3/4 compared stats.
Stat wins: Gigantopithecus 1 – 3 Daeodon. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Gigantopithecus | Daeodon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore | — |
| Temperament | Territorial | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 640 | 900 | Daeodon |
| Stamina | 300 | 250 | Gigantopithecus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1500 | 2500 | Daeodon |
| Weight | 220 | 400 | Daeodon |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 1100 | 800 | — |